Marlon Williams: Te Whare Tīwekaweka (2025)
Even if you have no te reo Māori it is impossible not to be seduced by Williams’ pure voice and the diverse tunes on this life-affirming album where he suggests concert parties, choral groups, haka, the trickle-down of Dalvanius’ idea of Māori pop (Kōrero Māori) and laments. An album of great richness and life lessons learned for the much travelled Williams as a character tells him, “I’ve seen a map of the world and I see you before me now. Māori you left, and Māori you returned”.
Next: Geneva AM, Pikipiki; Anna Coddington, Te Whakamiha
