If you were to take a scenic journey down the eastern coast of New Zealand, you would most likely hear the sounds of waves crashing on the beach, Tuis calling from the trees and the spiritual sound of Maisey Rika.
Hailing from Whakatane, this singer/songwriter has a powerful, yet majestic voice that captivates audiences worldwide. Maisey has been singing all her life, and at age 13 she began singing professionally. She recorded E Hine, a classic collection of Maori traditional songs. E Hine went double platinum and also won Best Maori Language Album at the NZ Music Awards. Maisey was also nominated for Best Female Vocalist in 1998 at just 15 years old.
Maisey Rika first debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 16 March 2009 with the album Maisey Rika. There are four entries by Maisey Rika in the charts.
Title |
Type |
Debut |
Weeks |
Best |
Maisey Rika |
Top 40 Albums |
16 Mar 2009 |
1 |
40 |
Tira |
Top 40 Albums |
05 Dec 2016 |
1 |
20 |
Tohu |
Top 40 Albums |
19 Oct 2009 |
3 |
28 |
Whitiora |
Top 40 Albums |
08 Oct 2012 |
6 |
5 |