Tama Waipara
In 2004,Tama released his debut album, "Triumph of Time debuting at New York's famous Central Park Summerstage to rave reviews.
This was followed by a highly successful European tour in the same year and subsequent tours across the US, Europe and the UK.
Having performed and recorded with some of New York's rising talents including drummer Kim Thompson (Beyonce, Kenny Barron), Anne Drummond (Bright Eyes), Rob Moose (Anthony and the Johnsons, Sufjan Stevens, Clare and the Reasons) and Grammy nominated Emily King (Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Floetry, John Legend),Tama returned home to New Zealand to release "Leaving Paradise" which featured the likes of King and Kiwi jazz/fink giant Nathan Haines.
Leaving Paradise" was recorded in Williamsburg and debuted in New Zealand at no.15 on the IMNZ charts and was shortly followed by further collaborations, co-writing and performing with Nathan Haines for his successful "Right Now" album, released in 2008.
Other recent collaborations include Mark de Clive Lowe, Epsilon Blue, Nikodemus (NY), The exiles, Angie Hart, Annie Crummer, Dele Sosimi (France), Vanessa Freeman and The Reel People (UK).
Tama's fresh new album "Sir Plus & The Requirements" is a beautifully crafted work that successfully straddles 50's pop and 70's sould.
Produced by Justyn Pilbrow (Elemeno P, Deja Voodoo, Angie Hart, Bionic Pixie), the album plays host to a fictional character called "Sir Plus", the long lost Polynesian cousin of Sergeant Pepper.
Events featuring this artist
Matariki Music Night
Enjoy a night of great live music by top Aotearoa musicians Tama Waipara and the Requirements, Maisey Rika, Horo Horomona, Mahina Kaui, Selector Exile and VJ Aue. Supper included.
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Time: 6.30pm - late
Venue: MAU Theatre, Corban Estate Arts Centre
Cost: Pre-Bookings: $30 Door Sales: $35 Students under 18: $15
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Sir Plus & The Requirements
Matariki is all about coming together with friends and family for a good time - what better chance to do so than at the newest old school cabaret?
Hot on the heels of three sell-out shows at AK09, Tama Waipara presents Sir Plus and The Requirements,
Date: 15-16 July
Venue: Telstra Clear Pacific Event Centre
Cost: TBC
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