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.
Whitiora debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 8 October 2012. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for six weeks with a highest position of #5. There are four albums by Maisey Rika in the Top 40 Albums.
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 |