Ariana Tikao

Ariana Tikao
Tikao in 2020
Background information
Birth nameLeanne Rahera Tikao
Born1971 (age 53–54)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
  • author
  • research librarian
InstrumentTaonga pūoro
Years active1993–present
SpouseRoss Calman
Websitearianatikao.com

Ariana Rahera Tikao (born 1971) is a New Zealand singer, musician and author. Her works explore her identity as a Kāi Tahu woman and her music often utilises taonga pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments). Notably, she co-composed the first concerto for taonga pūoro in 2015. She has released three solo albums and collaborated with a number of other musicians. She was a recipient of an Arts Foundation Laureate Award in 2020.

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