Fly My Pretties release the last taste of their upcoming album Elemental before its release, 'Kāwai', featuring lead vocals from Poneke-soul vocalist AJA. 

Driven by a hypnotic electric sitar from Ryan Prebble, 'Kāwai' brings AJA's soulful and dynamic vocals front and centre. Sung entirely in te reo Māori, the track comes early on in the new album, and serves as a perfect introduction to the album - neo-soul combining with stunningly powerful vocals from a backing chorus including Laughton Kora, RIIKI REID, TAWAZ & Taylah.

Set for release on May 23, Elemental sees Fly My Pretties exploring a range of fundamental human, spiritual and natural elements through waiata. The resulting project is a collection of songs dripping in soul and blues, performed by an all-star band and a collection of incredible vocalists. Written and recorded over one week at the world-class facilities of Wellington’s Massey University, the new album represents a step in an exciting new direction for Fly My Pretties, while still maintaining the unexpected nature fans have come to expect.

'Kāwai' is another track fans can expect to see live at a series of special live shows celebrating the album’s release this May/June. Auckland will be treated to three shows at the intimate confines of Q Theatre, including a matinee performance on the Saturday. Christchurch will see them return to their spiritual home in Ōtautahi of the Isaac Theatre Royal, a venue they helped re-open over 10 years ago. These will be the first shows in either city in nearly five years.