Mama Mihiragni & The Mreikura @ The 2024 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Greetings from the picturesque Jericho Beach in Vancouver! We’re reporting live from the vibrant @2024VancouverFolkMusicFestival this weekend.
It’s a glorious day – perfect for soaking up the sun by the ocean and enjoying the cool breeze from the nearby mountains. With plenty of tickets still available, it’s a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in live music from talented artists around the world.
Today’s lineup features incredible musical talent. If you couldn’t make it last night, be sure to check out the photos from the Main Stage, captured by electronicGIG photographer Miles Pederson.
Up next, we have the mesmerizing Māmā Mihirangi & The Māreikura all the way from New Zealand / Aotearoa. Māmā Mihirangi is an Indigenous artist, songwriter, and traditional Māori Priestess who poetically celebrates the values, lore, medicines, and customs of her lineage with grace, power, warmth, and humor. Her infectious laughter and fearless authenticity uplift her audience.
Weaving soaring ancient chants, intricate harmonies, traditional and contemporary instruments, beats, and deep bass through a rich tapestry of ancestral knowledge, Māmā Mihirangi creates a unique musical experience that transcends boundaries and connects audiences to the divine feminine essence of Indigenous culture.
The Māreikura symbolize the virtue and strength of Indigenous women, showcasing traditional dance, weaponry, instruments, and Māori martial arts with contemporary choreography. Their performances evoke a sense of reverence, resilience, and fierce femininity through an ancient artistry that honors their ancestors while embracing the modern world.
By fusing ancestral wisdom, healing, and empowerment through contemporary performance, Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura offer audiences a spellbinding musical journey of the soul that is informative, inclusive, and truly inspiring.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there – I’ve just learned there will be a fireworks display tonight. What better way to experience it than with live music, dancing, and the festival atmosphere at Jericho Beach? Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night!
Ken Boyer