Maori vocalist/songwriter, Tama Waipara's works are inspired by his native homeland of New Zealand, as well as a wealth of legendary vocalists, song stylists and balladeers; such as George Benson, Jimmy Scott, Kate Bush and Nina Simone. His music infuses cosmic jazz-funk, r&b, classical, and Samba containing a rhythm that is sublime, enchanted and unique resulting in a musical blueprint that knows no boundaries.