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This EP was released on 12 August by a group of Anglican communities in Wellington, following on from their previous album, Reconciled, with its song ‘He Tapu Te Ariki’ which featured on Life FM’s Top 100 Worship Songs of All Time. With a large collection of musicians from across the communities, including a choir, the EP features four songs in English and te reo Māori written by members of the congregations. Their single ‘Your People’ has a musically striking te reo chorus: ‘Tāhoro mai, whakahauora mai, riringi mai, whakahauora mai i a mātou, e te Wairua’ which asks the Holy Spirit to come and refresh them as they work to align their hearts with God’s will. The album was recorded in our very own Community Ministries studio at Territorial Headquarters, so give it a listen!

Reviewed by Holly Morton