Moana | en

A door is being closed with a bang, the melodies of child songs still ring through your head and the noise of a hangover and a broken heart are overwhelming. But outside the sun is shining and birds are singing andnew chances are awaiting; these contradictions set the premise for Moana's songs. Moana is the Rotterdam-based band providing the musical backdrop for singer Johanneke Kranendonk's poetic songs. With influences like Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey and Tom Waits, her songs are of a dark mood with a light edge. With members of the band Woost, and the addition of a keyboard...

Hinemoana Baker is a musician and writer from New Zealand. Her heritage is mixed - Maori and Pakeha (European New Zealander). Her tribes are Ngati Raukawa - Ngati Tukorehe; Ngati Toa Rangatira; Te Ati Awa - Ngati Mutunga, Ngati Tama; Kai Tahu - Kati Moki Tuarua; Ngai Kiritea - England, Deutschland/Tiamani. She's performed her music and poetry around Aotearoa / New Zealand since the mid-90's. Hinemoana's debut album 'puawai' and her first book 'matuhi | needle' were released in 2004. Her album was a finalist for two New Zealand music awards. Her songs could be described as 'altfolk' or 'altworldmusic'...