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| Moana and The Tribe Album Release Show Moana and The Tribe Album Release Show, Auckland Central, 15 May 2008. New Zealand music icon, Moana Maniapoto prepares to unveil the beautiful new work entitled 'Wha'. In the six years since their last album Moana and The Tribe have been capturing the hearts and minds of international audiences and critics with their breathtaking live performances. "Moana creates tremors . . . captivated the audience with their enchanting voices and performance. Moana walked onto the stage to a rapturous ovation from the audience." Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes Moana and The Tribe's fourth album 'WHA' is set for release on 12 May and will be celebrated with a special showcase of music performance and multimedia at Galatos on Thursday 15 May. Moana and The Tribe will be sharing the stage with one of the top male vocalists in the country - and a great songwriter, Hareruia Aperahama. Ruia and his band will play a 50 minute set and then, Moana and The Tribe will do a 50 minuter. The Tribe that night will feature new members Ryan Monga (percussion), Kaitapu Monga (bass), Ashley Brown (cello) and Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper (violin). Cadzow Cossar, Amiria Reriti and Trina Maniapoto will be fronting the band alongside Moana. It will be a fantastic night! For fans of: Womad, Reggae, A Night You Wont Forget! write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |