Line-up announced for PAO PAO PAO 2008
07.10.08
Toi Māori Aotearoa is proud to announce the line-up of contemporary Māori musicians selected to play at PAO PAO PAO 2008.
The artists are Whirimako Black, Brannigan Kaa, Ariana Tikao, Pacific Curls and Ruia.
This year's line-up includes the winner of APRA's Maioha Award 2008, Ruia and the first Māori artist to have a waiata in te reo Māori selected as a Top 20 Finalist in the Silver Scroll Awards, Brannigan Kaa.
Event Manager, Ngahiwi Apanui says PAO PAO PAO is a great way to celebrate those artists who have had achieved industry recognition and enjoyed international success.
"We've got a line-up that will bring the house down. This is Wellington's only chance in 2008 to enjoy our best Māori musicians in one hit."
The two-hour show at the Wellington Town Hall on Friday 31 October 2008 includes stunning vocal performances and a range of musical genres including soul, jazz, reggae and funk all with Māori musical influences.
Tickets are available now through Ticketek
