Performer and executive director of the Mika Haka Foundation, Mika, with his putatara (Maori warrior horn) has launched Songs for Aroha as part of his anti-bullying and suicide prevention programme The Aroha Project. Photo / File
Performer and executive director of the Mika Haka Foundation, Mika, with his putatara (Maori warrior horn) has launched Songs for Aroha as part of his anti-bullying and suicide prevention programme The Aroha Project. Photo / File
A fresh New Zealand line-up of talent has teamed up for charity this month as part of Songs for Aroha in partnership with renowned Maori entertainer Mika Haka.
Hitting the public at last weekend's Big Gay Out, the compilation supports the Mika Haka Foundation's anti-bullying and suicide prevention programme, TheAroha Project.
For Songs for Aroha hit maker Alan Jansson (How Bizarre) has produced 15-year-old Chainey Nathan's debut single, Aroha, alongside Te Puke's 13-year-old talent, Te Amo.
Songs are performed in te reo Maori and English.
Genres range from dance and pop, to the spoken word and an anthemic We are the world-styled track, Friend, featuring music sensations Erakah and Ed Ru, alongside International Kapa Haka.
