The Project
The Mamaku is a tall tree fern native to the islands of Aotearoa/NZ. Its generous umbrella of fronds offers a lush green shade and quirky sense of balance. Each frond begins as a koru, unfurling with new life & creativity. The Mamaku Project is inspired to orchestrate its origins like the Mamaku does its fronds…
Based in the inspirational West Coast landscapes of Aotearoa/NZ, (where many Mamaku grow…) The Mamaku Project weave French bohemian roots, Pacifica dub, and scents of the middle-east into a captivating musical concoction… Evocative costumes and a theatrical touch exalt the bi-lingual (French/English) poetry of Tui Mamaki, riding the pulse of electro-oriental-jazz with a sprinkling of circus…
Co-founders Tui Mamaki & Monsieur Escargot gather around them a fine selection of NZ talent to bring their compositions to life… (see Artists)