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KA RONGO KOE KI TE WAIATA O TE KŌIWI? Can you hear the song of the bone?
Supported by Creative NZ - Gigi Crayford under 'HINE' presents the debut EP ‘KA MUA KA MURI’. A musical journey tracing the threads of Whakapapa, exploring relationship to Atua, Pūrākau and the transformation of learning an ancestral tongue. Recorded on ancestrally affiliated land with full instrumentation by herself and her whānau, this project is drawn from deep wells of meaning and connection.
“GiGi’s soulful voice has an ancient quality, that feels whole and embodied. There is a depth that is rare and potent.” - Ariana Tikao, renowned practitioner and composer of taonga pūoro, and an established writer and poet.
“Mesmerising, theatrical and soulful reo” - Toni Huata - Former director of SOUNZ, Singer, Composer and legendary Māori performer
‘KA MUA KA MURI EP’ weaves Taonga Pūoro, sonic storytelling, poetry and Gigi's original folk noir style in both English and Te Reo Māori. A singer-songwriter on Autoharp, Guitar and Piano, Gigi is supported by brother Miles Crayford on Organ, father Greg Crayford on drums, Charlie Budd on Taonga Pūoro and Aslan Rowlands on Electric Guitar. Echoing the emotionally drenched lyricism of Joni Mitchell, enigmatic voice akin to Kate Bush & soaring ecstatic moments like Pink Floyd. Interwoven with Taonga Pūoro; creating a contemporary genre-bending experience. HINE reverberates with authentic expression, wahine power & the vital place music has in healing & self discovery.
With her maiden single release and successful show at MĀORILAND ŌTAKI in 2024 for’ KA MUA KA MURI’ HINE explored the grief of living in a matrix paved over matriarch world and the journey of remembering to return to the earth from a human-centric culture.
This tour releases the final 4 songs of the EP. Each an ode to a different Atua Māreikura, ranging from Papatūānuku, Hine Te Iwa Iwa, Murirangawhenua, Hine Moana, Hine Raukatauri & Hine Takurua.
Shows in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Paekākāriki, Pōneke Wellington and Ōhinehou Lyttelton.
PŌNEKE AT ST PETERS ON WILLIS - SUPPORT FROM CASUAL HEALING
CASUAL HEALING - Nikau Te Huki is a unique composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Pōneke, Aotearoa - and his soulful solo project goes by the name of Casual Healing. As a true sonic missionary, Nikau is creating a soothing “golden-era sound” as part of his mission to heal with his music. The songs of Casual Healing emphasise life lessons of aroha, peace and unity through powerful lyrical scribe woven into smooth reggae, soul rhythm. This infusion creates a unique nostalgic vibe, creating a captivating and comforting essence that evokes recollections of moments shared with friends and whānau. Casual Healing's goal is to create songs that “make people feel like they want to be better people”, drawing inspiration from Bob Marley, who showed us the power
of compassion and simplicity.
TĀMAKI / AUCKLAND: JULY 25TH - Support from HUIA
PAEKĀKĀRIKI: AUG 7TH -
ŌHINEHOU/ LYTTELTON: AUG 15 - Support from Ariana Tikao
PŌNEKE/ WELLINGTON: AUG 23RD - ST PETERS ON WILLIS - Support from CASUAL HEALING
