Ladi6 Announces Le Vā: Album Release Tour

Ladi6 returns with Le Vā – her long-awaited new album and most personal project to date. Years in the making, Le Vā represents a creative reinvention and a recalibration of the signature wavey electronic soul sound she’s known for. It also marks a profound chapter of personal growth and healing.

At its heart, Le Vā is a dedication to Ladi6’s beloved mother, Fuarosa, who passed in 2020. Her memory and spirit are woven through every note and lyric – the album standing as a tribute to her life, her influence, and the space her absence has created. "Le Vā explores that sacred space between us – the seen and unseen, what we carry and what we release,” says Ladi6. “This project is both a farewell and a becoming.”

To celebrate the album, Ladi6 will embark on the Le Vā Album Tour – a series of live shows that will bring the new project to life while revisiting iconic songs from her back catalogue. This tour is infused with gratitude – a thank you to the loyal community that has walked alongside her journey for over two decades. “We’ve curated a show that honours where we’ve come from and where we’re headed. It’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who has held us up through all the seasons.”

Le Vā is a sonic offering of healing, transformation, and legacy. The album and tour together serve as an invitation: to feel, to remember, and to move forward – together.

Ladi6 is well known for her authentic and innovative approach to music. She draws inspiration from her own experiences and Moana heritage. Her unique sound and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners, offering a refreshing perspective in the soul/pop/electronica genre.

Ladi6 is an iconic Aotearoa artist whose music reflects her penchant for emotional authenticity and visionary musical trend-bending. With a hip hop history as founding member of Aotearoa’s first all female hip hop crew, Sheelahroc, a passion for storytelling and a commitment to self-exploration, Ladi6 makes a unique mark in the music industry, gaining a loyal following and critical acclaim.

Working closely with longtime collaborator Robert Wallace from Parallel Teeth, Ladi6 has also created a stunning 12” vinyl edition of Le Vā that captures the spirit of the project.
The vinyl is peppered with original poetry by acclaimed published author Grace Iwashita Taylor featuring celebrated actor Bella Kalolo-Suraj.

Le Vā is available on 12” pink coloured vinyl at 180gm, with full colour sleeve insert.
This limited first pressing will be available alongside exclusive tour merch at shows.

Thursday June 19 - Dropkicks, Dunedin
Friday June 20 - Loons, Lyttelton
Saturday June 21 - Devilles, Nelson
Saturday June 28 - San Fran, Wellington
Friday July 4 - The Yard, Raglan
Saturday July 5 - Hollywood Avondale, Auckland
Friday July 11 - Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Island
Saturday July 12 - Butter Factory, Whangarei
Friday July 18 - Sherwood, Queenstown
Saturday July 19 - Rhyme x Reason, Wānaka

Pre-sale tickets - 10AM, Monday 28th April
General tickets - 10AM, Wednesday 30th April

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