Ariana Tikao

Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Irakehu) is a musician, composer, poet, writer, and taoka puoro (Māori instruments) exponent. She specialises in the revival of waiata and kōrero tuku iho from Horomaka and Waitaha, helping to bring these taoka to new generations. In 2020 she became a New Zealand Arts Laureate.

Select the link below to listen to Ariana’s full interview about oriori