August 12, 2019
Eighth time in Waiata Award finals for Maaka
Waatea Music artists JaLeace Ormsby and Maaka Fiso have made the finals of this year’s National Waiata M`aori Music Awards.
For Maaka, it's his eighth time as a finalist.
This time it's in the Best Traditional Album, Te Reo M`aori category for his work on the album, Ngaro.
JaLeace, from Paeroa, is competing for the Best M`aori Female Solo Artist tohu against Amba Holly, Theia and La Coco.
L.A.B., founded by the Kora brothers, received four nominations, as did Grove Roots from Waiwhetu.
Longtime favourites Katchafire are nominated for best song and best songwriter.
The awards, which are now in their 12th year, will be presented at a red carpet ceremony at Club Hastings on Friday, September 13.
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