Thursday, January 25:
Aotearoa’s Finest.  This is music that fuses cultural roots, memorable tunes, and honest, gripping lyrics by Māori singer/songwriters Maisey Rika, Rob Ruha, & Seth Ha`apu, joined by Horomona Horo, New Zealand’s leading practitioner in traditional Maori instruments.  All are superb musicians and performers, revered for their artistry and Maori activism, positioned at the forefront of a new generation of indigenous performers in Aotearoa (New Zealand).  This collaborative group effort reflects deep roots in Maori traditions, yet celebrates contemporary Maori music and its many international influences. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.