L.A.B., Ria Hall and Troy Kingi are among the finalists for this year's Waiata Māori Music Awards, which celebrate excellence in Māori music.
Eighteen finalists have been selected to compete across 11 categories at this year's Waiata Māori Music Awards.
Former award winners Troy Kingi, Israel Starr and Seth Haapu are again finalists for the coveted Best Māori Male Solo Artist, along with past finalist Lion Rezz.
Up for Best Māori Female artist are Taisha Tari, Ria Hall and La Coco, all returning finalists.
Winners will be announced at an online ceremony on Friday, October 9, via the Waiata Māori Music Awards Facebook page.
The 2020 Waiata Māori Music Awards Finalists
Best Māori Male Solo Artist:
- Israel Starr
- Lion Rezz
- Seth Haapu
- Troy Kingi
Best Maori Female Solo Artist:
- La Coco
- Ria Hall
- Taisha Tari
Best Māori Group:
- L.A.B
- Sons of Zion
- Te Nūtube
Best Hip Hop Album by a Māori Artist:
- Dharmarat - WLKNZ
- Rei - Hoea
Best Māori Songwriter:
- L.A.B
- Noel Rawiri Woods – Grove Roots
- Ria Hall
- Seth Haapu
- Troy Kingi
Best Music Video by a Māori Artist:
- Ed Waaka - 'Revolution'
- Seth Haapu - 'Cool Down'
- Te Nūtube - 'Pakipaki Mai'
- Troy Kingi - 'Ethiopia'
- Tūtahi - 'Stay'
Best Pop Album by a Māori Artist:
- Grove Roots - Marae
- Kirsten Te Rito -Te Kaitiaki
- L.A.B - L.A.B. III
Best RnB Album by a Māori Artist:
- Grove Roots - Marae
- La Coco - Grateful
- Masaya - Tongue And Groove
Best Roots Reggae Album by a Maori Artist:
- Grove Roots - Marae
- Lion Rezz - A Lion's Worth
- Ria Hall - Manawa Wera
- Troy Kingi - Holy Colony Burning Acres
Best Single by a Māori Artist:
- L.A.B - 'In The Air'
- Ria Hall - 'Owner'
- Seth Haapu - 'Cool Down'
- Te Nūtube - 'Pakipaki Mai'
- Troy Kingi - 'Ethiopia'
Best Te Reo Māori Album:
- Grove Roots - Marae
- Kirsten Te Rito - Te Kaitiaki
- Rei - Hoea
