Ethnically and Culturally Inspired Music
About "Tū (feat. Jani Lauzon)"
Tū, the new drum n bass collaboration between Moana Maniapoto, Paddy Free and Scotty Morrison is mainly in te reo Māori but it also features vocalist Jani Lauzon (Canada). A multi-disciplinary artist and Juno nominated singer-songwriter, Jani’s vocals reflect her Metis heritage. Tū is a karakia or incantation performed as part of a ritual ceremony of tohi during which a child is immersed in water or sprinkled with water from a branch dipped in the stream or lake. Tū is a dedication to the God of War to strengthen and empower the child