Mua Strickson-Pua Aotearoa born Samoan Chinese ancestoral villages of Malaela Upolu and PapaSataua Savaii. Canton China. Aiga/whanau Purcell, Pua, and Laiman.
Co founder of STREET POETS BLACK 1982 Maori & Pacific Islands street theatre telling our stories. Formerly based in Palmerston North. North island "Polynesian Time" tour of 86.
Pioneer of P.A.T.H. Pasifika Art & Therapy for Healing programme at Tagata Pasifika Resources & Development Trust working with at risk youth, damaged families, and Pacific nations communities. 1995-2005.
Producer of CAFE SPACIFIC venue to Pasifika Hip Hop and Poetry 1996-2002 Karangahape Rd the only Pacific Hip Hop & poetry venue promoting Pacific artists for the community telling our stories. Hosted by Pasifika Poets Collective.
Community Arts Curator Tagata Pasifika Space Karangahape Road 1996-2005.An opportunity for students and family members to tell their personal stories through their individual or group exhibitions. Aiga/whanau exhibitions are welcomed.
Producer of Samoa House Pasifika Hip Hop & Poetry venue 2003-2005
Hosted by Pasifika Poets Collective.
Radio projects:
Koori Radio Sydney fortnightly 10 minute slot 2004-2005
Niu FM Breakfast Show Gig guide fortnightly 2003-2005
Reo Atumotu 1593 Breakfast host, Sports, & Youth programme producer 1994-1998.
Otago FM Student radio Pacific weekly hour show DJ & Producer 1987-1989.
I Have always incorporated poetry & Pasifika Poets Collective for readings and performances.
I am a performance poet, exhibited artist via Lavalava Arts, Story teller, Comedian, Free style rapper/MC, and Community Arts Curator.
My Kaupapa is telling my Pacific stories via Pasifika Hip Hop, Arts, & Poetry. Empowering, Educating, and Entertaining.
TAMAKI MAKAURAU
KARANGAHAPE ROAD
I
have seen you
10am
outside that pub
where
washed out alcoholics
parade
their tragic lives publicly
and
teenagers mock your presence
yet
society will remain nameless.
QUEEN STREET
You
took millions of dollars
from
people who wanted investment
for
their futures now denied
shattered
they have nothing bankrupted
while
you hide in prosperity
yet
society shall remain nameless.
SYMOND STREET
St Pauls
faith long forgotten here
where
colonial times transported beliefs
question
the here and now
yet
with out the spiritual
hope
humanity is Alofa lost
yet
society shall remain nameless.
PONSONBY ROAD
A
Maori street kid girl
hungry
on Auckland’s diners mile
where
rich fat cats oblivious
to
her world and reality
talk
cheaply of good times
yet
society shall remain nameless…
