Kawiti Waetford, a trained Māori opera singer, whose powerful voice and deep connection to his cultural roots make his performances truly unforgettable."🎶 After international operatic training and mentorship under Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Kawiti Waetford and his wife Jesse returned to Aotearoa. 🌿 They founded Modern Rituals, a self-care company aiming to help people find balance in everyday life. ✨ He Raukura ano o te aho matua. 🌟 With Māori as his first language, Kawiti's involvement from a Te Reo Māori perspective is natural. Being fluent in both Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Pakeha, he confidently navigates the intersection of Te Ao Māori and the Pakeha world. 🌏🎤 @Kōrerothepodcast @marcia_hopa  @lukebird0 @raising_rukasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.