Alanjahjah en de Eaggerlings
“Founded on solid reggae grooves wid a sprinkling a hip-hop, ‘Alanjahjah en de Eaggerlings’ take wing through sweet harmonising and lively folk playing…”
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alanjahjah en de eaggerlings
“Founded on solid reggae grooves wid a sprinkling a hip-hop, ‘Alanjahjah en de Eaggerlings’ take wing through sweet harmonising and lively folk playing…”
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Balkany
Balkany play upbeat songs from the four corners of Europe, getting audiences moving gypsy-style with a mix of traditional and original music. Enjoy brass, percussion, strings, squeezebox, vocals and good times!
Burdock
Elements of psychedelic rock, folk & electronica are infused with world music; creating a potent, unique fusion. A multi-instrumentalist, Burdock skillfuly layers percussion, guitar, synth & mandolin into songs that push the envelope of live looping techniques.
Good Habits
Good Habits are a UK alt-folk duo. Composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, Good Habits create folk-infused songs that test the limits of their traditional instruments.
Good Habits
One of the most exciting folk duos to come out of the UK, Good Habits’ award-winning, genre-fusing sound has received critical acclaim across Aotearoa and the UK. Composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, Good Habits create folk-infused songs that test the limits of their traditional instruments.
Inki Tane
Inki is a tribal bushman born on Piney Mountain whose blood flows with the Susquahannock River. The evolution of his own blend of others music within ‘world-folk-beat’ dj-sets has become a channel for listeners to connect to their own cultural roots.
Isabelle Wolff
Isabelle Wolff is a singer-songwriter, specialising in original gypsy jazz pop with German and English lyrics. She believes in the healing power of music and wants to make the world a better place with playing and singing her music.
Klezmer Rebs
Klezmer Rebs play (mostly) klezmer music, an engaging style of world/folk music born out of the Yiddish/Jewish culture of eastern Europe in the 1800s. Expect big band and vocal arrangements of genuine old klezmer tunes, capturing the true klezmer spirit with songs of joy, sorrow and rebellion.
Korimako
Korimako, Golden Bay’s lyrical & eclectic songbird, she sings in a dozen different tongues accompanied by guitar, ukulele, banjo & shruti box. Be taken on a journey across the world through time, with a kiwi twist..
Hera will also lead a special Kirtan session at Lunasa.
La Clandestina
La Clandestina is a band of multi instrumentalists and vocalists from Tairawhiti – Gisborne, who play a range of original and traditional Brazilian, Mexican, and other World music that inspires dancing and lots of fun.
Mishra
Mishra draw on their unique base of influences that encompasses folk music of the UK and America, Indian classical music and soul, to create a surprisingly accessible sound that audiences instantly connect to.
Nigel Gavin
Nigel has long been a featured player in New Zealand’s eclectic music scene, particularly in Auckland, playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, glissentar – indeed, almost anything with strings.
Nigel Gavin
Nigel has long been a featured player in New Zealand’s eclectic music scene, particularly in Auckland, playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, glissentar – indeed, almost anything with strings.
Pluto
Pluto is a newly formed local teen duo who perform indie folk pop songs. Thought-provoking lyrics enhanced by exquisite harmonies and skilled guitar playing create catchy tunes that invite your attention.
Rough Town
Bridging the gap between Irish dancing, ceili dancing, and club dancing, Rough Town is a continuation of the modern Trad Disco movement, drawing inspiration from iconic bands from the traditional Irish and Celtic music scenes.
sHa
I play soulful jazzy electronica; combining pre-recorded, looped & live elements (trumpet, swiss alphorn, lyrics, keys, beatbox). My style is melodious/conscious “from the heart” music with danceable beats.
Soma Sonic
A laboratory of live music and guided ecstatic dance: mixing music and dance as the medicine for the moment. With gifted multi-instrumentalists Craig Denham, Nathan Torvik and Steve Welch along with Open Floor Facilitator Jacqui Chan, we explore how collective movement and music can respond to the needs of the moment in a truly conscious and interactive way.
Sonia & Nigel
Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele, and Kiwi- American renowned musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar.
Sonia & Nigel
Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele, and Kiwi- American renowned musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar and 11-string fretless glissentar.
Sonora Latina
Sonora Latina is an electrifying Latin band that hails from the vibrant city of Gisborne. Their unique sound blends traditional Latin American music with contemporary influences, resulting in an irresistible and dance-worthy groove.
Tamsin and Phoebe
Tamsin and Phoebe are a mother-daughter duo from Motueka, featuring violin, vocals, tin whistle and guitar. They play original and traditional tunes of a Celtic flavour with a hint of world music flare.
Teatree
Teatree are a local band of highly talented musicians from Motueka who will bring their celtic-indie-folk music mix to Lunasa. With reels and jigs, and also gypsy flavoured quirky songs, Teatree will inspire you to have an uplifting time on the dance floor.
Teatree
Teatree are a local band of highly talented musicians from Motueka who will bring their celtic-indie-folk music mix to Lunasa. With reels and jigs, and also gypsy flavoured quirky songs, Teatree will inspire you to have an uplifting time on the dance floor.
Teatree
Teatree are a local band of highly talented musicians from Motueka. They weave storytelling and musical magic in various flavoured styles from celtic, indie, folk, bossanova, tango, gypsy and more. Let them take you on a mystery musical and lyrical ride with their quirky acoustic tales.
Yellow Seed
Yello Seed invites to a realm of music that takes you on an inward cosmic journey. With the magical vibrations of the Handpans, didgeridoo, sliding guitar and more, you’re invited to a swirling healing bubble for you to rest and find inner peace, joy, and gratitude. The music invites you to feel the movement, the
Virelai
Virelai are passion, they deliver a concert filled with joy and a desire to interact with audiences. Virelai perform dance tunes and interpretations of Scandinavian ballads and Danish Folk Music.
My Baby
My baby is a Dutch/New Zealand trio that play roots driven hypnotic dance . It’s a sound informed by blues and ancient folk and then fused with the rawness of seventies funk, african desert blues, moroccan gnawa, indian raga and a touch of EDM.
My Baby
My baby is a Dutch/New Zealand trio that play roots driven hypnotic dance . It’s a sound informed by blues and ancient folk and then fused with the rawness of seventies funk, african desert blues, moroccan gnawa, indian raga and a touch of EDM.
Mad Hallelujah Tribe
Mad Hallelujah Tribe is a spirited multi-national musical collective that illuminates stages and ignites dance floors worldwide with their vibrant presence and dynamic signature sound, which weaves elements of folk, rock, celtic, gospel, medicine, psychedelic, tribal, and gypsy music.
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Kāren Hunter
A New Zealander with Cornish, Irish and Scottish roots, Kāren takes her audience on a sublime musical journey with evocative melodies that draw from a fusion of world music and rootsy grooves.
Klezmer Rebs
Klezmer Rebs are a 7 piece Wellington band formed in 2002 that plays (mostly) klezmer music, an engaging style of world/folk music born out of the Yiddish/Jewish culture of eastern Europe in the 1800s and 1900s.
Tyson Smith
Tyson Smith is a guitarist/singer/songwriter whose original music combines elements of blues, folk, rock, world music and freeform improvisation.
Alpaca Social Club
The Alpaca Social Club is the bringing together of 2 kindred musical souls. With strong roots in acoustic music, celtic trad and various world styles and playing “The music they love from wherever that comes from” they’re always ready to take live music into unexpected places with skill, humour, passion and a sense of adventure.
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