Calling all fans of Bon Iver! If you have been hunting through your playlists looking for an artist that can capture deep lyrical topics in the style of indie-folk then look no further, we introduce to you Wanaka.
Wanaka is a french-born Israeli artist, songwriter but most importantly storyteller. Always accompanied by his ukulele, Wanaka songwriting is matched authentically with his emotive vocals and unique melodies. Wanaka uses his songwriter as a way of expressing extraordinary stories and powerful emotions relating to love and loss. Matched with poetic lyrics, carefully chosen instruments accumulate to create a unique sound which can only be described as a mixture of cultures combining in musical form.
Wanaka has recently released his latest single entitled Another Spoon which is written as a tribute to every great artist and musician that has been lost through the use and addiction of heroin. Wanaka uses the release to communicate how we all as listeners and humans can help one another no matter what demons we face.
On his journey to becoming a touring musician, Wanaka started discovering the beauty of music at the early age of nine when he started to learn a multitude of instruments such as the organ, guitar and ukulele. He carries this knowledge with him through his music and onto his forthcoming album expected in 2022.
To get stuck into the musical history of Wanaka start listening to Another Spoon linked below:
Words by Carmen Lees-Green