Reti Hedley
NZ Live: IA
16 Dec 2022
The ancient sounds of taonga pūoro (Māori musical instruments) are the bedrock of IA's music. The Waikato-based indigenous soul band tick off a "bucket list item" and give us an NZ Live performance. Video, Audio
Māori band IA release new track composed exclusively with traditional instruments
21 Jan 2022
Indigenous soul band IA have released their first waiata composed entirely with taonga pūoro - traditional Māori instruments. The love song 'Pūmau' is also their first collaboration with… Video, Audio
INTRODUCING: Māori music collective IA
22 May 2021
Māori music collective IA aren’t afraid of a challenge. They mix taonga pūoro with electronic music to create a unique, catchy sound and even filmed a live music video on a waka at sea.
Lead vocalist… Video, Audio