Maya Piata

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About Maya Piata

From humble beginnings, singing covers in Fro-Yo shops of Dallas, Tx to performing on National Maori Television and New Zealand Radio Stations. Maya Piata Hook is an emerging artist with an eclectic array of musical influences to mix-match her unique cultural blend of African American and Maori (iwi Ngati Tuwharetoa).

Maya Piata is a young singer/songwriter who uses her eclectic background to mold her own, unique style by pulling inspiration from her hometown, New Orleans, alongside the rich culture of her New Zealand roots. After appearing on National Maori television, as well as a number of New Zealand radio stations, Maya has returned to Dallas with more vigor and motivation to write and perform than ever before – ultimately leading up to the release her debut EP, Sunny Days (release date TBA). Maya describes her sound as “Sunshine Soul”, mirroring her bubbly personality and endless list of musical influences, ranging from Lauryn Hill to Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder to Prince, from Sam Cooke to Michael Jackson and beyond.