“My family really wanted to learn a lot more. And it kind of made the journey of learning the song so much more special” - Paige Tapara

Hana Mereiraha is a music translator. Here, she talks with musicians Paige, Lorde and Georgia Lines about their journeys to singing in Te Reo for Waiata Anthems.

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