Gallery: Artists of Aotearoa by Chris Cuffaro

BOH RUNGA

Artists of Aotearoa

Christchurch-born, Ngāti Kahungunu is a songwriter and performer. Beloved for her work with award-winning Auckland group Stellar, Boh’s solo career bolstered her legacy.

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BEN HORLOCK

Artists of Aotearoa

The nineteen year old has been capturing the attention of many, thanks to his wisened sense of songwriting, prodigious guitar skills and natural charisma.

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DON MCGLASHAN

Artists of Aotearoa

An acclaimed composer for television and film, McGlashan’s legacy began forming long prior, courtesy of his work with groups including Blam Blam Blam, The Mutton Birds and The Front Lawn.

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REB FOUNTAIN BAND

Artists of Aotearoa

With her band, Karin Canzek, Dave Khan, and Earl Robertson, Reb Fountain harnesses the type of live show that has drawn comparisons to Nick Cave and Cat Power.

FAT FREDDY'S DROP

Artists of Aotearoa

A group whose sound has become integral to the Aotearoa reggae and dub tapestry, Fat Freddy’s Drop are one of the nation’s most successful exports.

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HOLLIE SMITH

Artists of Aotearoa

With four solo RIANZ Number One albums to her name, Smith is one of Aotearoa’s most successful female performers.

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JESSB

Artists of Aotearoa

Auckland hip hop artist and a former professional netballer. First breaking out in 2017, Jess has become one of NZ’s most exciting names in rap thanks to her inimitable flow and refusal to be tamed on a record.

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JON TOOGOOD

Artists of Aotearoa

As frontman for the beloved group Shihad, Toogood’s voice and presence has made him a national treasure.

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JULIA DEANS

Artists of Aotearoa

Known for her work with Banshee Reel, Fur Patrol, The Adults and then, as a soloist, Deans is a beloved and respected presence in NZ rock history.

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MUROKI

Artists of Aotearoa

Debuting as a solo artist in 2019, Muroki was quick to court the attention of industry and fans after landing on the radar of BENEE, and then releasing his now Platinum-selling single, “Wavy”.

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MURRAY CAMMICK

Artists of Aotearoa

An NZ music industry legend since the Seventies, Cammick founded seminal publication, Rip It Up; as well as Southside and Wildside Records.

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PROTEINS OF MAGIC

Artists of Aotearoa

Alternative indie performer and multi-disciplinary artist Kelly Sherrod, aka Proteins of Magic. Based between Auckland and Nashville, Proteins of Magic has been captivating with her unique alchemy of sound and vision.

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TALI

Artists of Aotearoa

Taranaki-born drum n bass MC, Natalia Sheppard aka Tali. Internationally renowned, Tali’s music captured the spirit of NZ’s drum n bass underground and took it to the world.

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TAMI NEILSON

Artists of Aotearoa

A multiple award winning songwriter, the Canadian-born Neilson has long been heralded as one of Aotearoa’s most captivating voices.

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THEIA

Artists of Aotearoa

Of Ngāti Tīpā and Waikato-Tainui descent, THEIA’s fusion of alt-pop music and a fiercely confident grasp on her artistic vision has brought her international attention.

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TIKI TAANE

Artists of Aotearoa

One of Aotearoa’s most impassioned voices, the former Salmonella Dub member and Platinum-selling solo artist continues to captivate with his fusion of inspired music and messaging.

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TROY KINGI

Artists of Aotearoa

One of the nation’s most talented artists, Kingi’s “10/10/10” project is seeing the artist release ten albums, in ten genres, across ten years.

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Throughout his distinguished career, photographer Chris Cuffaro has photographed some of the biggest names in music, from Nirvana to Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello to Nick Cave. Now, he can add a few future Kiwi legends to the mix thanks to a new photo series celebrating artists of Aotearoa.

Cuffaro partnered with Agentx/Publicity+ Presents to capture acts like Tiki Taane, Don McGlashan, Reb Fountain, Theia, JessB, and Tami Neilson in Auckland to raise funds for MusicHelps, which develops projects in the community that use music to support the most vulnerable.

Chris Cuffaro’s photographs were exhibited at Art News Aotearoa in Auckland in July and auctioned through Webb’s with all proceeds going to MusicHelps.