MAORI CONSULTANT/TAONGA PUORO MUSICIAN

Horomona Horo, with extensive experience in overseas performance includes on his list of activities; playing beside the Weimaraer Staatskapelle Orchestra, touring Italy with Canti Maori opera and performing as a guest artist at the Battle of Passchendaele 90th Commemorations in Belgium.  Collaborations with other musicians is an opprtunity that is always welcomed with excitment by Horomona. Mentored by tohunga ( experts) of taonga puoro, Dr Hirini Melbourne and Dr Richard Nunns, Horomona combines natural talent with a drive for excellence while still retaining his humility, someone who can play sweet soulful music and can command a fully attentive audience through faultless use of taonga puoro, lyrics and quick wit.