Empowering Takatāpui Through Timeless Music

Nov. 9, 2022, 12:56 p.m.

With strong ties to Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, a Melbourne-based music artist Jen Cloher is excited to release her new single 'Mana Takatāpui' which delves deep in to the meaning and history of takatāpuitanga, a Māori term describing the sexuality of an individual. The inspiration behind the song comes from being Māori and being proud of her takatāpuitanga.

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