Toni Huata

Toni Huata joins the ranks of composers and performers taking the unique sound of Aotearoa to the world. Confidently blending both Maori and non-Maori worlds, Toni has captured sounds and feelings from the past, while mixing them with today's international influences.

Toni's music, which can be heard on her debut album, Te Maori E, has deep spiritual roots. A culmination of being raised with the traditions of Maori culture and song, Te Maori E is a story retold in music inspired by her late father, Te Okanga Huata. —Courtesy Calabash Music