Contributor
Haami
Composer, Māori Composer, Performer
Biography
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Rongomaiwāhine, Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Te Aitanga a Māhaki and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Whakakī
Hailing from the East Coast of New Zealand, Haami is a bi-lingual singer-songwriter with solid roots in kapa haka music, country folk, rock and popular ballad.
Haami's rich melodic voice mixed with thoughtful lyrics in te reo Māori and English and richly layered harmonies soothes the ear and soul.
'I love to see people feeling the vibe of my songs, it's like the ultimate fist pump.'
2024 signals a new single called “Taku Kāenga” and an accompanying lyric video sponsored by Te Māngai Pāho. Keep an eye out for the release on 30 July 2024.
Taku Kāenga - new single release via digital platforms on 30/7/24 He Aio - past single released via digital platforms in 2022 Te Matatini o Te Rā single released in 2022.
My songs try to encourage others to be proud of who you are, to stand strong, to holdfast to your culture.