Rāhana Tito-Taylor, known professionally as WAIWHAI., is a multifaceted musician from Tangiteroria, Te Tai Tokerau. His rich musical heritage encompasses taonga puoro, creative music, psychedelic noise, and avant-garde beats, drawing inspiration from artists like Hirini Melbourne, Sun Ra, and Jeff Parker. In 2021, he received the Arts Foundation Springboard Award, recognizing his outstanding potential. His debut album, 'Slowdown World' (2024), is a genre-defying work featuring collaborations with notable artists such as Riki Gooch and Julien Dyne. As the founder of Noa Records, WAIWHAI. is dedicated to promoting Māori and indigenous alternative musicians. ([undertheradar.co.nz](https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/98285/WAIWHAI.utr?utm_source=openai))