BLACK ROBIN
Experience the raw beauty and cultural richness of the Chatham Islands through the music of Black Robin. Born and raised amidst its rugged landscapes and wild weather as a native indigenous Chatham Islander. Music from the worlds most eastern dawn.
spearheaded by
Ajay Ataera - Guitar/Vocal/Songwriting
Cain Munns
Drums
Stefano Bonfanti
Bass Guitar
Black Robin’s Frontman Ajay Ataera hailing from the Chatham Islands, a remote archipelago off the East coast of New Zealand.
He draws inspiration from their rugged surroundings, which has shaped his sound and identity as an artist.
Being born and raised on the Chatham Islands, Ajay has a deep connection to the land, people, and community, which is reflected in their music.
As native indigenous Moriori, Maori and Rarotongan Black Robin is proud to celebrate their cultural heritage through their music, and share it with the people.
His lyrics often touch on themes of ancestral connections, Stories, and all things integral to being from a small place and tight knit community.
The wild weather of the Chatham Islands has also influenced Black Robin's music, which can be both raw and haunting.
His sound is a unique blend of mixed genre infused with the spirit of his island home.
Black Robin's music is a testament to the power of community and the importance of cultural heritage.
The songs and stories are a window into the world of the Chatham Islands, offering a glimpse into a way of life there both contemporary and traditionally.
44°S/176°W
Rebranded from 44 Degreez
He has travelled vastly with his music Covers, Weddings and originals travelling through
UK, America, New Zealand, Indonesea, Cook Islands and Australia where he resides in Fremantle, Perth.
Playing a wide array of shows from festivals, opening performances, bars, clubs, weddings functions and everything inbetween.
Gracing the stage for some of New Zealand & Australian legends such as:
Tiki Taane, Trinity Roots, Sons Of Zion, Cornerstone Roots, Scribe, Ladi6 & Parks, Mana Lion, Taonga Puoro, Diesel, Mental as anything, Coterie, Six60
Genre:
Blue’s, Rock, Soul, Reggae, Indigenous
