Wai

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Band,
Electronic, Folk and World

Wai (means "water" in Maori) is New Zealand Maori band formed in 1999. Band is led by producer/singer/songwriter Mina Ripia and producer/musician Maaka McGregor who together blend vocals, rhythm and technology, joined by the new Wai live line up Gaynor Rikihana, Corrie Brooking and Desmond Mallon. Poi sounds, slapping, clapping, breathing, insects and birds combined with modern electronica, reggae, hip hop and drum 'n' bass create Wai sound. The pair have been a part of many different outfits in the past, including Bongmaster, Southside of Bombay, Moana and the Moa Hunters, Forbidden Realm, Iwi and Dam Native

Members

	Mina Ripia
	Maaka McGregor

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Ora	Wai	2010	Album

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Acknowledgements

To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.