Cindy Ruakere
The youngest of six, born in Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand - of both Maori and Pakeha descent, Cindy Ruakere has been a true forerunner for the Christian itinerant ministry in New Zealand. She embodies the pioneering spirit of New Zealand and through her worship and songs encourages us to "Press On" into the things God has for us.
Ruakere's first album was released in 1999 - Tara (Courage). She describes it as a fusion of traditional Maori and modern music, this was an album based on the theme of reconciliation. She followed this up with The Treaty in 2000, released her third album Tara 2 in 2001 and then in 2003 Haruru (Roar).
Ruakere cites a diverse range of musical influences/styles from artists such as Ben Harper and Kevin Prosch to Crowded House, Delirious, Van Morrison, Sting, Morning Star, Nina Simone and Blind Boys of Alabama.
She has featured on New Zealand's TVNZ shows Mai Time, appearing on Mai Time in April 2000, and breakfast TV. Two singles from The Treaty were released on all Maori radio stations in 2000-2001. Ruakere has also been on various international media including TV, radio and magazine interviews.
She has played at the popular New Zealand Parachute Christian Music Festival for the last four years and the International Christian Music Festival Sozo in Hungary.
Her new album is called Karanga.
Releases
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Karakia | CD NZ $22.95 MP3s NZ $12.95 | Buy |
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Here I Come (Theme Song From MasterChef NZ) - Single | MP3s NZ $1.99 | Buy |
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Karanga/Hararu Double Pack | CD NZ $33.95 | Buy |
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Karanga | CD NZ $22.95 MP3s NZ $19.95 | Buy |
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Haruru | MP3s NZ $19.95 | Buy |
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Recieve - Single | EP NZ $9.95 MP3s NZ $3.50 | Buy |
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The Treaty | MP3s NZ $14.95 | Buy |
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Tara | MP3s NZ $16.95 | Buy |
Location
Taranaki
Record Company
Someone Up There Records
Cindy,
I am looking for Native artist of NZ mixing Maori culture and western music. Could you give me clues on which artists i can look for? I like listening to the Maori language also.
God Bless
Posted by vernon Hannan 9.38PM, 1 Aug 2012I love your voice too!
Posted by vernon Hannan 9.35PM, 1 Aug 2012Thanks Cindy for your interpretation of the NZ national Anthem. It's awsome, and brings me a lot of postive emotions.
Posted by vernon Hannan 9.35PM, 1 Aug 2012