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SaMaori
SaMaori is a four piece Christian-Hip hop/Rock band based around Wellington, New Zealand. Well known around the Hutt Valley area, SaMaori has rocked the stages of churches, town halls, youth centres public and cultural events and more. The band has stayed together for over 3 years deveopling thier music and preaching their message to every person listening through thier song's lyrics.

HISTORY

SaMaori was first formed in 2008 as a soul two man band by current lead vocalist Henare Whaanga and drummer Christopher Ta'afi.During early 09' school friend Fraser Vailini joined the band as lead guitarist totaly changing the band's identity and genre, from a soul two-man crew to a musically infused Hip hop/Rock trio.Through out 2009 the band grew in popularity and gained more exsperience as they progressed through the ranks of compotitions and musical events such as the SmokeFreeRockQuest and Celebration of Sound. As 2009 was coming to a close the band was joined by old time friend Rueben Crowe as bassist. SaMaori then took they're first big step by recording with ex-Rapture Ruckus guitarist Geoff Duncan at Virtical Studios recording their first single Over The Top.