Aro are a Tiriti-based, award-winning duo made up of husband and wife Charles Looker (Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngaapuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngaati Mutunga) and Emily Looker. Blending te reo Maaori and English with contemporary soul, folk, jazz and R&B, their music is rooted in rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling and a shared passion for the power of language and music to celebrate identity, connection and belonging. They only just recently won the TOHU MAIOHA award at the Apra Silver Scroll awards.







