Casual Healing

Nikau Te Huki is a unique composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Wellington, New Zealand – and his soulful solo project goes by the name of Casual Healing. This young Maori-Italian maestro holds a charming crooked smile and often appears in an elaborate wardrobe, with an old nylon guitar over his shoulder looking like Elvis Marley, weaving a symphony of roots-reggae, r&b and soul. Casual Healing understands the power of music. As a true sonic missionary, Nikau is creating a soothing “golden-era sound” as part of his mission to heal with his music, emphasising life lessons of aroha, peace and unity through powerful lyrical scribe woven into smooth reggae, soul rhythm.

Photo by Francesca Sewell