After seeing a news segment of the latest earthquake that had hit Kaikoura (South Island, New Zealand) we wrote this song. It is dedicated to all those who have been affected by some kind of natural disaster here at home, in Aotearoa.
Aro is a Te Tiriti-based music duo made up of Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Mutunga) and Emily Looker. Known for the uniquely rich way their voices weave and sit together in harmony, Aro blend reo Māori with RnB, soul, and folk to craft music that honours the beauty and depth of te ao Māori, while celebrating their shared love of storytelling, language, and whānau.