Ipurangi by Alpha Steppa & Horomona Horo

This production was made using exclusively Taonga Pūoro (singing treasures), traditional indigenous māori musical instruments of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Created by Taonga Pūoro master Horomona Horo & dub producer Alpha Steppa, the 15-minute piece combines the ethereal sounds of Taonga Pūoro with the spiritual depths of dub. 'Ipurangi' is a musical interpretation of a Māori creation story and takes the listener on a journey from Te Kore (the void) to Te Pō (the darkness) through Te Whai Ao into it's culmination Te Ao Mārama (the world of light). We hope you enjoy this special project, Kia ora!

🎶 Performed by Horomona Horo
🎶 Produced, arranged & mixed by Alpha Steppa
🎶 Recorded by Paddy Free in Piha, Aotearoa
🎶 Mastered by Downbeat Mastering, Aotearoa
🎨 Art by Mitzi Borren
💡 Executive produced, concept & sleeve notes by Tim Bailey
🇳🇿 With support from The Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa & Radio New Zealand
🙏 Special thanks to Māni Dunlop, Māni documented our recording process and made a wonderful program for Radio New Zealand, you can listen to it here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/201791059/horomona-horo-x-alpha-steppa

10" vinyl available at https://steppas.com/ (EU and NZ editions)

Thank you to each and everyone supporting the label, we truly appreciate it! Love and respect to all followers.

You can now buy our entire discography in full quality with 50% discount! Thanks for the support 💚

steppas.com