Bio

Mamaku is born from the meeting of two French-New Zealander artists in 2004 at the Errobiko Festival in the Basque Country (France). Tui Mamaki, evocative multi-lingual voice, calls on Monsieur E., Parisian musician and NZ expat. This experience starts a desire, sketches and a sound aesthetic…

In 2006, they co-produce their first LP Karekare which received critical acclaim and sales of +3000 in NZ. A concoction weaving French quirkiness, GypsyPacifica and scents of fine ElectroOriental-Jazz. Created in the breathtaking wilderness of West-coast Aotearoa, this one-of-a-kind poetry rides infectious earthy grooves with a sprinkling of circus…

2010 saw further touring in NZ and abroad, including, Gwangju World Music Festival (Korea) and Europe (France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland and Belgium).

Twigs of Gold was released in 2014.

Band Members:
Tui Mamaki (vocals)
Monsieur Escargot (bass, keyboards, production)

Collaborating Artists Include:

Finn Scholes (trumpet)
Simon Walker (drums)
Carmel Courtney (saxophones)
Craig Denham (accordion)
John Ellis (saxophones)
Oliver Emmit (trombone)
Craig Denham (accordian, keyboards)
Kingsley Melhuish (trumpet, trombone)
Sally Howe (vocals)
Hershal Hersher (accordian)
Dan Freeman (saxophone)
Chris O'Connor (drums)
King Home Boy (beatbox)
Manuel Bundy (turntables)

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page