L.A.B and Corrella have combined to put their take on a laid-back Māori classic, the singalong ‘Maumahara Noa Ahau’. The track, originally performed by Brannigan Kaa, is a song beloved by many across Aotearoa, and this new version features Kaa himself providing vocals.
Originally recorded and released by Brannigan Kaa as part of a compilation created by Te Māngai Pāho, this new version of the track came about during a late-night recording session in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Kaa, an artist with a long and storied musical career, is also a cultural ambassador who is helping to keep the heart of Māori music alive.
The track is the first time L.A.B have recorded a song in te reo Māori, with Kaa helping guide L.A.B through the recording. This version also includes live flute from long-time L.A.B collaborator Louisa Williamson. The track is a love song, with L.A.B & Corrella maintaining the magic captured in the original track.
