Lee Stuart
Friday 20th Feb | 5.30pm-6.30pm
RnB | Ngāti Pū, Ngāti Rangitihi

Lee Stuart (Ngāti Pū, Ngāti Rangitihi) grew up a little differently from others, raised at sea and off-grid on the whenua (land). At age six, her Dad taught her how to hunt on the mainland and debone fish, whilst her Mum invested time teaching her the classic Māori guitar strum. Lee has been making music ever since.
Lee draws on inspiration from Prince, Caroline Polacheck and Sade to create her own ethereal tones.
Recently, Lee has been reclaiming her indigenous language, and vlogs this journey daily on TikTok, capturing the joys and challenges of learning te reo Māori at home. She also uses this space to engage in political activism, using her music to connect with others, stand in solidarity, and contribute to a variety of decolonisation kaupapa (initiatives).