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About Me


What would you get if you mixed the voice of John Legend, with the Tone of Luthor Vandross, topped with the richness of Lauren hill and the soulfullness of Jill scott? You would probably hear something that sounds similarly like Maaka.Maaka is an emerging singer from Wellington, Upper Hutt who has very quickly become a familiar face in the wellington music scene. He has played up and down the Country at different times in his careerMaaka has worked with many well known Musicians since his career took flight as a vocalist in 2003. Having toured with Members of Brooke Frasers band from her early days, playing with Peter Blake at a blues night in Wellingtons CBD and a plethora of other amazing musicians, including the occasional Jam with Tyna Keelan, Darren Mathiessan and Andy Mauafua (to name a few) Maaka has most recently returned from Fiji as part of his Churchs Mission trip, where the band he helped produce, MISSIONBAND, played throughout the Fiji islands over a two week period.Maaka currently serves in 4 different Bands as a fulltime band member. Soulservant, Flux Hill, Chocolate Swift and 5star, a well as freelancing in 2 other bands. He is currently in the process of bringing together a band which will focus mainly on original Neo-Soul material. Maaka is also a vocal coach and teaches from his office in Silverstream, Upper Hutt.

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Member Since: 07/06/2007
Band Website: well your here arent you?
Band Members: As a solo artist, officially just me, although am often joined by a myriad of fine musician type folk.
Influences: Jesus, family, everyday experiences, learning new things, remembering old things, John legend, luthor vandross, lauryn hill, joss stone, angie stone, chaka kahn, ruben studdard, hollie smith, al jerreau, george B, Jill scott, Raechelle Ferrall, India Arie, Erykah Badu, New Zealand music, ladi6, nesian mystic, spacifix, holly smith, Wai, EVFERYTHAAANG..everyone at WHITI..."Your all stars in my eyes" MOTOWN GREATS, Stevie wonder, smokey, aretha, diana, the temptations, 4 topps, supremes, "YOU GOTS SOOOOOUUUULLLL" aaaaaaaand Judith Robinson!
Sounds Like: ...something you would listen too...fall in love with...eventually buy...tell all your friends about...and demand a world tour of!
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

My worst car driving experience...

A few weeks ago I was reminded of a particularly interesting event that took place last year, involving a simple drive into Wellington, Outer Space, A 10cent piece u...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Fiji Prep

Fiji mission is less than a month away. (cue prayers.....NOW)I just wanna quickly say, a HUGE FANGYU to everyone involved, musically, productionally, sound techly, dancely, everythingly!!I dont think ...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:33:00 GMT

Grrr

Annoyance!!O.k, im happy that 'praise' accepted me as a friend, but the picture they use in their comments made my comments section HHHUUUGGGEE!
Posted by on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:23:00 GMT

God Stuff!

It has become apparent to me in the past, how extrememly short we all fall of the unconditional love that God will continue to give even though he knows we fall short. Nowe I dont know about you, but ...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:53:00 GMT