Anika Moa is a New Zealand singer and musician who began writing her own songs at 13. She first came to prominence in 1998, when she won Most Promising Female Musician in the nationwide secondary school Smokefree Rockquest competition (with performances that, even at this early stage, displayed the quirky sense of humour and self possession for which she has become famous). On the back of her Rockquest song, ‘Flowers For You’, which was included on a promo compilation album featuring Rockquest finalists, contact was made with Atlantic Records. Invited to Atlantic's head office in New York, in what would become good myth-making copy, a barefooted Moa performed several songs in the head office, and was given a record contract.
Moa's Victor Van Vugt-produced album Thinking Room was recorded in April 2000, released in August of the following year, and debuted at No.1 in the New Zealand album chart. Her relationship with Atlantic foundered when she let it be known that she was neither interested in the promotional treadmill the label required for her to make it in the US, or of being yet another interchangeable sexy-singer-songwriter. Moa's second album, Stolen Hill, reflected aspects of this, with a mature approach, addressing matters political, cultural and personal, and in particular the importance of her Maori tanga.
If you like Anika Moa, check out these artists:
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa
Anika Moa has released 7+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Anika Moa, Queen At The Table, Songs For Bubbas. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Anika Moa's most popular tracks include Dreams In My Head, Falling in Love Again, You Are My Sunshine, Oma Rapeti, Tūī's Graceful Song. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Anika Moa is a New Zealand singer and musician who began writing her own songs at 13. She first came to prominence in 1998, when she won Most Promising Female Musician in the nationwide secondary scho... Read the full biography on this page.
You can find Anika Moa vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.
View All Similar Artists
Follow Anika Moa
