The Traveller by Miho Wada & CHIQ

Miho Wada & CHIQ blends traditional Japanese music and contemporary New Zealand sounds together in a cutting edge style.

Their repertoire is mostly co-written by Miho Wada and Colin Hunter, but also contains significant improvisation, which creates a dynamic energy flow and a divine atmosphere.

Miho's haunting flute melodies accompanied on marimba played by Takumi Motokawa bring out the sensitive Japanese flavour. Combined with Colin's experimental and free jazz background they present a whole new brand of sounds to the World Music scene.

Flute and sax player Miho Wada performs unique blend of J-Pop Latin Jazz Fusion, seamlessly fusing her distinctive pan-pacific flavour with Afro-Cuban flute, Japanese pop and irresistibly dance-happy grooves! Described as one of the most entertaining jazz acts in New Zealand, Wada strives to uplift audiences through her positive energy and feel-good music.

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