The EMEBA NAW WAIATA songwriting camp concluded in September at 4000 Studios in Meanjin/Brisbane, bringing together 12 indigenous songwriters from Australia and Aotearoa.
Presented by NATSIMO and Te Tautāwhinga (APRA AMCOS NZ), the program fosters collaboration and celebrates Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, focusing on songs in their native languages.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural IPUKAREA program in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, this second edition builds on the cultural and musical connections between both whenua.
The writers involved were: Ruth Smith, Kings, Brandon Haru, AJA, Laughton Kora, Chase Woods, Hylander, Zipporah, Christine Anu, Cassie, Jungaji, Dimple Bani Jr.