Troy Kingi is one of Aotearoa's most treasured musicians, likened to a chameleon, for his ability to adapt to any style he sets his mind to, and produce award-winning music in the process.
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In 2016 the genre-defying artist embarked on an ambitious odyssey to release 10 albums in 10 genres in 10 years.
This year he reached the mid-point of the 10-10-10 series, with the release of the folk album Black Sea Golden Ladder - a collaboration with Delaney Davidson.
The project's back catalogue includes funk, soul, reggae roots and some bluesy rock.
But on top of his expansive musical career, Troy Kingi is also an accomplished actor, having starred in Kiwi hits Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Mt Zion, The Pā Boys and The Breaker Upperers.
Kathryn speaks to Troy from his home in Kerikeri:
