
Seth Haapu Leaves No Emotional Stone Unturned on the Stunning ‘Whai Ora’
On his new album, the South Pacific artist sings silky smooth R&B-infused waiata, leaving no emotional stone unturned

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On his new album, the South Pacific artist sings silky smooth R&B-infused waiata, leaving no emotional stone unturned

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