Snap Scene

Snap Scene: Marlon Williams, RISING, Melbourne Town Hall, 4th June 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

On June 4, 2025, at Melbourne Town Hall, as part of the RISING festival, New Zealand artist Marlon Williams debuted his Māori-language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This performance features his band, The Yarra Benders, and a local Kapa Haka group, blending country, bluegrass, and pop with traditional Māori rhythms. It’s a powerful celebration of identity, language, and sonic beauty.

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Snap Scene

Snap Scene: Kapa Haka, RISING, Melbourne Town Hall, 4th June 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

On June 4, 2025, at Melbourne Town Hall, as part of the RISING festival, New Zealand artist Marlon Williams debuted his Māori-language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This performance features his band, The Yarra Benders, and a local Kapa Haka group, blending country, bluegrass, and pop with traditional Māori rhythms. It’s a powerful celebration of identity, language, and sonic beauty.

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