As one of Aotearoa's only te reo Māori multi-electronic world music vocalists, her music is a captivating fusion of contemporary electronic beats and the ancient sounds of taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments), including a First Nation flute, feature languages, and organic sounds.

Huia records, mixes, and masters at her family studio, Kog Studio, located in the forest of the Waitākeres, Aotearoa, aka New Zealand.

Her music is a call to action, urging listeners to embrace their inner strength and lift each other. All her lyrics speak to challenging the status quo and addressing injustices with unwavering resolve and peaceful resistance. Rangimārie. She likes to wrap the audience and take them on a heavy deep music journey, but lyrically it’s a gentle reminder to look after yourself.

With her second drop in a year of releases, Tīaho Aho is out now and 'WAKA HUIA' was the first taste of Huia's highly anticipated album, 'Kawakawa', a twelve-track exploration of affirmation, self-discovery, and connection to one another and the lands we live and fiercely protect.

Her music has been a regular part of national iwi radio playlisting for over 10 years and is highlighted on Māori playlists and Waiata Anthem releases. In 2022, she was awarded Best Female Māori Artist at the 2022 Waiata Māori Music Awards and an annual finalist.

This deeply personal work features a unique blend of musical talent with Huia sharing creative space with Sean Richards (Tui Tuia Ō Whakapapa, Pūnakaiki), her musical confidante Rei, and Pacific Heights. The album is predominantly in te reo Māori, supported by Te Māngai Pāho, and recorded, mixed, and mastered at Kog Studio.

The waiata 'Waka Huia' debut was live at WOMAD24, and Huia's musical journey has been enriched by her travels to indigenous global music communities. 'WAKA HUIA' sets a lush scene as a taster for the KAWAKAWA album project.

For more on Huia, please visit her website or socials or connect at huia@kog.co.nz.