Puawai

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Hinemoana Baker

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Disc 1:
#	Track Name	MP3 Sample
1	He Mihi

2	Free

3	Motel

4	Puawai

5	Nga Wehenga

6	Talk You Up

7	Long Time Coming Home

8	He Ngaru

9	Yes I Will

10	Missing You

11	You And Me

12	Blue Sky

13	Kaputi

14	Secret Love

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Musician and writer Hinemoana Baker has performed around Aotearoa / New Zealand since the mid-90's. Born in Christchurch, brought up in Whakatane and Nelson, her tribal connections range from the Otakou Peninsula to the Horowhenua and maunga Taranaki, while her non-Maori ancestors came from England, Bavaria and Holland. Despite critics and audiences raving about Hinemoana Baker for nearly a decade (she has toured nationally several times, and has shared stages with the likes of Hayley Westenra, Hinewehi Mohi, Tyree Robertson and Charlotte Yates), this fine album is in fact her debut full-length release. Compared with everyone from fellow compatriot Mahinarangi Tocker to the likes of international stars such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Shawn Colvin and even Dido, Baker's music combines supreme vocals, tight technical rhythms and tunings, obvious passion and joy, and expressive poignant lyrics expressed in her many languages - from te reo Maori to rhythmic scat to the language of literature. The songs themselves have many different voices: from the anthemic rock track "Free" to the delicate raindrop feel of the title track and the sweeping summer-scape of "Blue Sky". While none of her songs become traditional waiata, Hinemoana often flows into singing in te reo Maori and powerfully incorporates the sounds of calling that are heard when women karanga. The songs range in subject matter from the percussive bi-lingual "Missing You" (about love and longing) to the uplifting "Talk You Up" (take charge and stay positive) to the contemplative "Puawai" (in which Hinemoana reflects on the experience of learning te reo Maori as an adult) to the only cover on the album "Secret Love" (a live favourite that was a huge hit for Doris Day in the 50's and Kathy Kirby in the 60's!). A fine album that will appeal to those who enjoy the sound of the more traditional and folk based singer-songwriter. Recommended.

Product Details

Artist: Hinemoana Baker
Album: Puawai
Cat #: CDJAY390
Date: 03/11/2004
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Label: Jayrem
Usually Ships: 2 - 6 days
Genres: New Zealand , World
Normally: ~~$29.95~~
SmokeCDs Price: $24.95