- artist:Moana and the Moahunters
- release year:1993
- style(s):Dance, Traditional
- country:New Zealand
- formats:CD (Compact Disc)
- record posted by:Maorimusic.com
- label:Tangata
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Moana and the Moahunters - Tahi
The Tangata label is proud to be associated with the re-issue of a classic New Zealand album TAHI (meaning One). TAHI was originally released in 1993 and was one of the Top 5 selling albums in that year, achieving gold status. TAHI contains 14 tracks, featuring Moana’s signature hit and Gold selling single Black Pearl (reached No.2 in Top 50 Charts). A total of five singles were released from TAHI – including the innovative chart hit A.E.I.O.U. (re- mixed dance version appeared on Moana’s follow-up album RUA) and Tahi (which featured a stunning video by Award-Winning filmmaker, Kerry Brown).
TAHI also featured guest vocalists Rev Rasul Muhammad from the Nation of Islam in Detroit, Andrew Fagan of the Mockers (remember them!) and guest video appearances by the Neville Brothers. The fabulous backing singers The Moahunters were Mina Ripia (of recent WAI fame) and Teremoana Rapley (solo singer and fronting TV’s Mai Time Show).
An exciting exploration of sound was the introduction of traditional Maori instruments in some songs which was guided by Hirini Melbourne.
Moana & The Moahunters released Rua (meaning Two) on the Tangata label in 1998 (now through Maorimusic.com) and she is currently putting the final touches on Toru (meaning Three) which is set for release via Tangata/Maorimusic.com in October, 2002.
Moana travels to Europe in June for a two month tour of Germany, Italy, Switzerland and France promoting her Europe only release MOANA on Pirate/SONY.