Whirimako Black joined by Russel Walder (Oboe) and Nigel Gavin (guitars)

New Zealand’s soul diva, Whirimako Black has built up a loyal jazz, blues and Maori fan base with her sublime reo Maori and English songs. She is, undoubtedly, one of this country’s finest musicians.

Whirimako Black has performed throughout Aotearoa, Europe and Australia over the past decade. She creates a truly unique, intimate presence in her performances with a ‘sublime and exceptionally expressive voice’ that has been described as 'pure velvet’.

Whirimako’s distinctive sound, her use of traditional Māori musical forms and te reo Māori make her a unique and powerful voice for Aotearoa.
She is forever taking the beauty of te reo Māori to different audiences.