Mahinarangi Tocker’s much anticipated new album “Hei Ha!” is Mahinarangi’s first album in five years and comprises sixteen new tracks.
Described as “a breathtaking singer” with “an extraordinary, captivating voice”, Mahinarangi is also highly respected as a composer and her songwriting on “Hei Ha!” shows just why her songs have been recorded and performed by Bic Runga, Annie Crummer, Greg Johnson, Moana & The Moahunters, Fiona McDonald, Hinewehi Mohi, etc. The radio-friendly “Danger Kissing”, the anthemic “Forever”, the personal “Maggie Goodbye” and the powerful “Holy Laws”/”Where Do We Grow To” are just some of the highlights.
As well as the English language songs, there are five short Maori language Waiata which include Mahinarangi’s family and the Charlotte Yates’ produced “Kei Hea Koe”.
Mahinarangi Tocker has become well known for her live performances over the past two decades both in NZ and overseas. Her most recent appearances in the series of Mental Health Foundation TV advertisements have made her a household “name” and the theme song for this series of advertisements, “When I Grow Up”, is another reason why “Hei Ha!” will be a popular selling album for years to come.