Live Shows
Hinemoana says 'I feel my varying creative pursuits are linked by my passion for sound: whether it’s the sound of words, music, waiata tawhito (traditional chants), my scuba-diving gear, whatever. It's just the delivery mechanism that changes.'
It was a more traditional kind of story-telling that kicked things off for Hinemoana in the early 90's - a tour around Northland with four-woman story-telling ensemble 'Te Torino'. Since then her live shows have evolved to incorporate everything from scuba tanks, looping pedals and taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments) as well as her own poetry and songs.
Her solo songs and shows are loved by those who love language, but it's Hinemoana's voice that draws much of her audience.
'It's a fine wine of a voice...the sort you might buy once in a lifetime, just for a taste of how the other half lives...' (Nelson Evening Mail)
'Her voice was at times haunting and eerie, at other times breathy and whispery. Some songs had an easy sweetness, others were declamatory and staunch.' (Golden Bay Weekly)
'This was an utterly spellbinding performance.' (Oamaru Mail)
“ You have been warned of a major talent.”