Maisey Rika
About Maisey Rika from Whakatane
If you were to take a scenic journey doen the eastern coast of New Zealand, you would most hear the sounds of waves crashing on the beach, Tui's calling from the trees and the spiritual sound of Maisey Rika. Hailing from Whakatane, this singer/songwriter has a powerful yet majestic voice that captivates audiences worldwide.
Maisey has been singing all her life, and age 13 began singing professionally. She recorded "E Hine", a classic collection of traditional Maori songs. 'E Hine' went double platinum and also won 'Best Maori Language Album' at the NZ Music Awards. Maisey was also nominated for "Best Female Vocalist" in 1998 at just 15 years old.
Since then Maisey has toured the world as a lead vocalist with her traditional song and dance Kapa Haka group. Performing in such places as Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan and Australia.
Maisey Rika has now finished her highly anticipated EP of original songs and is working on a debut album to follow. Her brother and co-writer JJ, plays enchanting acoustic melodies to back up Maisey's spine tingling fusion of English and Maori lyrics.
Together with top New Zealand producers, Simon Halloway and Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper, Maisey has developed a poetic soundscape of folk, soul and easy listening. Songs on her EP include her breakthrough YouTube introduction 'Children of Romania' (120,000 views), a song based upon orphaned children in Romania.
Over the last 7 months Maisey has been working hard to record and perfect 12 new tracks for her debut full length album of original songs.
Her album is titled 'TOHU' which is a Maori word that means; signs, symbolism, instruction and direction which all portray the types of meanings most of her poetic songs are about.
TOHU released on Oct 12th nation-wide and online (world wide). This is definately an album to have.
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Oh heey maisey rika i sssoooo LOVE you!!!! OMG You are My Idol :D I wish That I could Sing Just Like You So That I can Be famous just like you
;) hiiii!!! i love your voice and your songs my most favourite is Nia but when i listen to it i feel like crying but i dont know why there's something about it that is really sad! BUT KEEP ON SINING BECAUSE YOU ARE AWESOMELY GREAT AT IT!!!!! :)
mokri ano me tuku mihi ki te atua e kumanu nei te whirikoko ki nga popohe e rere ana ki te tareparepatanga o te rangi haere haere haere atu ra e moe kati ratou ki a ratou tatou te hunga ora e tau nei tena koutou katoa ki a koe maisey mo to waiata tena koe
call me on 0220408702 sbout my questions thank you
im doing a proget at schoolabout you what was your most embarrassing moment and what sparked your interest in following your career path
Kia Ora im Nqa Roimata uhm just wonderinq if you couuld qive me some tips on how you sinq ,
Were doinq a project thinq at KURA on what our interest are and mine is sinqinq but im kinda scared on the fact that we have to qive a demo if there is anythinq you could help me on what to do please qimmie a call 2162303 :)
Hi maisey rika i hope sometime you will perform at my school,Te Kura Kaupapa Maori A Rohe O Mangere ,we hope you her to perform for as and sing Nia
Love from the school=]=]=]=]
Kia Ora maisey, would love to see you here in Melbourne.
My 6 year old horina knows all your waiata and sings them with lots of ihi and wairua, if there was ever a concert that I had to take her to would have to be yours.
For all my whanau that live here in Melbourne and to all the cuzzie through out Ozzie come sing for us sometime.
Ma Te wa arohanunui Kia koe me to whanau
Naomi and horina (bubba)
nkalani@bigpond.com
hi just like to say hi to maisey rika um i think you know my dad william skipper if not him my uncle apanui it will be good to say hi to you gimme a call on 0226279435 2degrees number my name is maraeateau skipper by the way
You are loved by all Maori in NZ, would you do a live concert here at the Waikato Museum? Sometime in the month of June, Pipiri te kahui o Matariki.
you can email me at Email. le'mona@hcc.govt.nz
your song r the bomb
You have a beautiful gift Maisey. May you continue in your quest to get your messages heard. Absolutely love listening to your music and your lyrics.
Inspriation from artists like yourself must encourage the young ones around where you come must boost their confidence heaps. Im from pukekohe and my cuzzy Pikiteora is a great singer who inspires me heaps not be shy butbe proud and stand for those who cannot
hi i love ur waiata they i are so cool
i jst love them