Theia (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Tīpa) has earned a reputation for fearless pop music. Now her Māori language project, Te Kaahu o Rangi [Taite Music Prize] has caught the imagination of new fans worldwide. In this episode, Jen and Theia head out to the Waikato River to trace the origins of Theia’s rich songwriting ancestry, dig into the significance of Pai Mārire, and spend time at Theia’s beloved Taupiri.
Find out more about Te Kaahu: https://www.princesstheia.com/https://www.princesstheia.com/
See tour dates and listen to Jen’s new album: https://bio.site/jencloher 
Credits:
Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher
Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams
Story Editor: Karla Arnall
Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke -Te Aho
Layout and Design: Sebastian White
Web Design: Aron Lebani
With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts