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The greatest gift is being able to give back to your audience, and this Marie Haslemore does with love. There's an enduring spiritual quality about Marie that touches our hearts, and lifts our souls. With songs such as 'Blue Misty Mountain' which pays tribute to the energy, enthusiasm and support Australia has shown her, this relatively unknown artist warms hearts and brings laughter to our spirit with her generous nature and incredible talent.
We can understand and appreciate the reverence and purpose behind familiar timeless classics such as 'How Great Thou Art' and 'Poi E' as Marie brings them to life for us once again in her uniquely superb way as only Marie can. Her heart felt testimony to Team New Zealand winning the America's Cup can be found in the compelling rendition of 'Pokarekare Ana' as 'Sailing Away'.
Drawing inspiration from her audience, Marie's charism comes from being able to share her love, her pain and pleasure with her audience. With candour, devotion and fabulous harmonies, qualities of a true perfomer, Marie delights in bringing us her latest contribution 'Nga Awa Toru'.
A down to earth Maori woman from the 'mainland', Marie is certain performing is her calling. Of her audience Marie speaks. "When you see the light shining in their eyes, their feet tapping, heads nodding and hands clapping, you know all the hard work has been worthwhile. Seeing people draw happiness from my music is the greatest reward."
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