Native Sons

Native Sons was formed in 96 under the banner of Nga Mahi Arehia performing arts and windermere polytech in Tauranga with the blessing of tutor Mabel Wharekawa....present day Native Sons have transformed from 10 mcs and 4 wahine vocalist to an 8 peice band...Native Sons have performed at Sound Splash,Parihaka,Tribal Pride,Tainui Showcase,Waitangi,Maoriside Tour, plus many other venues,clubs and pubs through out NZ.Our messgae is about being proud of our MAORI culture before any other but also remembering here in Aotearoa we are made up of many cultures,there are no colour barriers in Native Sons....Loving our children is a MUST protecting our WAHINE is a MUST ....sing and performing about our love for AOTEAROA is an addiction...Leading from the front for our kids is a HAVE TOO DO,Native Sons have shared stages with...Katchafire,Kora,Cornerstone Roots,Zion Hill,Trojan Koast,Knights of the dub tables,Black Seeds,THIRD WORLD,Echosurge,House of Shem,Foot Souljahs,Scribe,Whirimako Black,Ruia and Rania,4 Corners,kiNdreadZ,Dave Grace and Injustice,Positive Kii,Ajah,Ngamorehu, plus many moreLove your kids Aotearoa Step up Fathers Step up Mothers