The cultural fusion of Moana and the Moa Hunter's debut album Tahi has won the Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) Classic Record award.
The award aims to acknowledge local albums which have had lasting impact and that continue to inspire.
Tahi came out in 1993 and was hailed for its unique blending of traditional Māori instrumentation and vocals with hip-hop and soul grooves. The record hit the Top 20, peaking at No.16, and housed a number of singles, including A.E.I.O.U, Peace Love & Family and Kua Makona.
But it was the song Black Pearl off the album that was the band's biggest hit, rocketing to No. 2 in the charts and earning the group its first Gold record.
