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Lou'ana

25/4/2020

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The free-spirited, eclectic sound of Auckland, New Zealand based artist, vocalist and singer-songwriter Lou’ana (Whitney) is one of unparalleled magic. Having carved a place for herself within Auckland’s vibrant music community over the past 6 years as a proud, second generation Samoan New Zealander, Lou’ana’s voice carries the stature of an old soul; a cosmic cocktail of sweet and soulful, with an added gritty, blues edge that references the golden age of Etta James, Emmylou Harris to the rawness of Stevie Nicks and Amy Winehouse. Her heart and soul translates through sound, in that unexplainable alchemy that happens when music meets word.
Whitney has performed all around New Zealand as part of the inimitable funk troup Hipstamatics, playing a multitude of festivals across the country including some of their favourite haunts such as Hipstamatics’ “birth place”, Grand Central in Ponsonby. The spell-binding artist also performs as part of Two Many Chiefs, and has supported a number of New Zealand jazz acts including Andrew Faleatua at Samoana Jazz Festival and the 2015 Pacific Music Awards, as well as providing live vocals for kiwi electronic outfit Sola Rosa.
2019, Lou’ana released her debut solo material to the world, and took it on the road for her headlining tour which included her headlining shows at Waiheke and Tauranga Jazz Festival. 2020 Lou’ana will be releasing an album that infuses the sounds and grooves of Funk, Soul, Motown, Jazz and blues with a hint of her pacific roots.

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Jane
2/5/2020 04:03:30 pm

Lessss Go LOU! xxxx

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Milaan
30/5/2020 09:26:09 am

Get it girl xx

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Elaine Turner
30/5/2020 08:18:21 am

Amazing, talented and soulful.... Beautiful inside and out..
Congratulations on the nomination, your heart speaks to people through your music. Your accomplishments are extraordinary thus far... And I'm excited to see where your future in music leads.
#ProudOFyou

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Debs
30/5/2020 08:42:37 am

Def have my vote! Ur music is da bomb. 🙌🏽 Love love love.

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