Ko Paora Northover Ahau
Ko Hikurangi me Tarawera ooku Maunga
Ko Waiapu me Puarenga ooku Awa
Ko Tokomaru me Tu Hourangi ooku Hapuu
Ko Ngati Porou me Te Arawa ooku Iwi
‘Ti Hei Mauri Ora!’
Instrument/s: BV’s, Vocals & MC
Music Influences: Hinemoa Pohatu, Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, Jonothan Butler, Luther Vandross and the list goes on…!
Musical Aspirations: To be able to move and inspire people in a positive way through the medium of music and entertainment – “Music has the power to inspire, connect, feel & teach.”
Other Instruments: DJ, Turntables, DJ Controllers
Being a DJ for over 20 years has taught Paora to appreciate all genres of music and being in that environment also enabled him to work alongside great local, National and International Bands. These pathways led Paora to joining an R&B Covers Band named ‘OnThaOne’ (with close friends Hin and others) and this allowed more learnings and experiences that helped Paora to grow within the industry.
Paora is proud to have been one of the co-founders (alongside Hin) of the originals band ‘Tastybrown’, where he has been a part of two album releases. The first album, ‘Kitchen’ (released in 2012) and the second album, ‘Chapter Two’ (released in 2015).
Paora says this many years on, and at another stage of his life – joining Hin&Co is an honour, especially being able to share the stage once again with one of his musical inspirations!
“You just can’t beat that feeling when the music hits!”