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Moetu Smith and Reti Hedley, known as the band IA, have created a new style of music: the Indigenous Soul Music! They blend old and new instruments: bass, drums and Maori instruments, taonga pūoro. The New Zealand band harmonize ancient poetic writing style and modern soulful melodies through a real empowerment and commitment to renew the music scene at an international level. Music is a universal language that makes love a strong tool to go through this long journey that First Nations have to face off. IA will perform this Thursday August 8, 8h30 PM at Place des Festivals, for the International First Peoples Festival. Herself having an indigenous background from North Africa (amazigh), Salima Bouaraour had a constructive and emotional conversation with Moetu. Unique conversation for PAN M 360 audience!
