Ruach
Les Watene
Aotearoa Roots, Soul and Flow
Introducing the band Ruach, meaning the life-giving spirit, mauri and flow. New to the scene in 2023.
Music from the soul for the soul. Coming together in unity to create something new.
Les, Tawh, Era and Shane are here to share aroha, strength and healing through music. These tāne are the pou, holding it strong, to harmonise with many.
Members of Ruach bring together their roots and experience of playing with multiple artists across the country like Soljah, Sons of Zion, Stan Walker, Troy Kingi, Che Fu, Three Houses Down & Annabel Fay to create a unique sound.
Influenced by ngā hau e whā, the four winds, all styles and all genres. No Ngati Whātua rātou, ko Kaipara te Moana.
It has begun.
