Huia

Award-winning electro-Māori artist Huia is set to empower with the release of her new 12-track album, ‘KAWAKAWA'.

‘KAWAKAWA’ delves deep into themes encapsulated by its title, Kawakawa plant, a Māori rongoa with healing and restorative properties, which is woven into the album's core kaupapa. Huia produced 6 of the 12 waiata, with symphony layers by Stewart Allen and music from Baitercell, with Rei, Devin Abrams & Sean Richards. KAWAKAWA is supported by HūHā, Te Māngai Pāho with the Māori HIKO electronic music movement.

Recorded, Mixed and mastered at Auckland's renowned Kog Studio, ‘KAWAKAWA’ is the culmination of extensive creative work by Huia, inspired by her travels to indigenous music communities in Canada, Scotland, Cymru (Wales), Australia and Japan. Beyond the album, Huia is preparing for the release of a multilingual E.P, collaborating with Meta_ (Portugal), Akawui (Mapuche, Canada), alongside other multilingual artists, set for summer 26/27.