HINA celebrates the release of her debut album, Descending Dreams, with a live show in Tāmaki Makaurau at Kāhui St David’s on Thursday 6th August, supported by Na'amah. Joined by her all-star band Dave Khan (Marlon Williams, Reb Fountain, The Veils), Fen Ikner (LIPS, Anna Coddington), Hamish Morgan (Marlin’s Dreaming), and Francesca Parussini (Wāhine in Jazz), who will bring the record to life.
Doors: 6pm
Na'amah: 6.30pm
HINA: 7.30pm
Vinyl will be available for purchase on the night. There will also be nibbles and hot miso!
Latest releases from HINA:
The Fountain https://youtu.be/f0bp4e0zshg?si=J41gqRqhOi2sa_wE
South Pacific Sun https://youtu.be/dYI8tducHgk?si=zvvg3BqNyxP99kHs
Coucou! https://youtu.be/qWW30SaErKo?si=zYrcfA9twWph8sGW
Kāhui St David's has wheelchair-accessible entrances and plenty of parking available with accessible parking available upon request.
HINA is the creative mantle of Tāmaki Makaurau-based songwriter Amy Boroevich (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Raukawa Te Au ki te Tonga). With a sound described by Remix Magazine as “genre-fluid”, HINA has emerged as one of New Zealand’s most captivating new voices. This year ushers in HINA’s debut album, recorded live at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios with a seven-piece band and four-piece string ensemble. The record captures a quintessentially Aotearoa sound, flowing through indie-rock and alt-country textures with a dusting of pop instinct. With timeless songwriting and emotional bravery, HINA has developed a sound that balances complex feeling with plainspoken honesty. These songs were planted in the soil of small, unnamed moments. They are for anyone who has learned to live in the in-between and is ready to find their way home to themselves again.
Na’amah is an alternative folk musician based in Auckland. Inspired by the likes of Adrienne Lenker, Joni Mitchell, Tiny Ruins and Maddison Cunningham, Na’amah’s original music is characterised by a tender and elastic voice, quietly intricate guitar parts, and gently contemplative and emotional lyrics. Her songs navigate her life with raw and authentic vulnerability and an aching sincerity.
