Moana (singer)
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Moana Maree Maniapoto MNZM (born 22 June 1961) is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and documentary maker.[1] Widely considered one of New Zealand's most successful indigenous acts,[2] her music is described as a fusion of traditional Māori haka, chants and taonga puoro, with contemporary soul, reggae and classical styles.[3] Moana was briefly married to New Zealand politician and radio personality Willie Jackson, during which time she was known as Moana Maniapoto-Jackson; they divorced in 2001. In 2016, Moana was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
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Birth name | Moana Maniapoto |
Also known as | Moana Maniapoto-Jackson |
Born | (1961-06-22) 22 June 1961 (age 62) Invercargill, New Zealand |
Origin | New Zealand |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, film-maker |
Labels | Black Pearl / Sony BMG / Ode / Rhythmethod |
Website | www |
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