Cd of the Month -- Music from New Zealand

Cd of the Month Special Feature

Music from

New Zealand

It's sad that although our favorite performers come from this small island nation, that these talented musicians rarely get the recognition they deserve. So, here's a feeble attempt to spread the word about the kiwi musical treasure hord.

also check out Volume I favorites with cds by Neil Finn and the Split Enz

Bic Runga

winner of New Zealand International Achievement award, her songs have been featured in several films and a live version of "Sway" will be on the Lillith Fair volume 2 cd. Is Bic Runga the Kiwi nation's new "it-girl?" You bet!

Finn Brothers

Siblings Tim and Neil Finn from Split Enz and Crowded House fame together wrote, sang and performed all the songs on this relaxed but majestically atmospheric project.

OMC

If you've listened to radio in the past year, chances are you've heard OMC's title hit song "How Bizarre."

Mutton Birds

Nature
Often compared to Crowded House, because of their intelligent lyrics and great melodies, the Mutton Birds are a national treasure.

Dave Dobbyn

We caught Dave Dobbyn when he opened for Neil Finn recently. We really enjoyed his relaxed, folksy style. His new cd, Islander, is scheduled to be released in the States sometime later this year. A long-time friend of Dobbyn's, Neil Finn produced Twist.

Enzso

New Zealand progressive pop meets the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enzer Eddie Raynor leads the NSO in Split Enz hits. Vocals by Neil and Tim Finn, Dave Dobbyn and Annie Crummer.

Emma PakiOxygen of Love is Emma Paki's first cd. Her voice and music is hauntingly beautiful. We especially love the single "Greenstone

Soundtrack to Once Were Warriors a great mix of traditional and pop music. 22 great songs from the 1994 film.

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