Dubbed by music critics as the “male Adele,” this ballad  soul singer has the ability to create unique sonic landscapes that captivate listeners’ ears.

Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, known by his mononym Teeks, a Māori  singer from New Zealand, was drawn to music from an early age. He was a vocalist in his high school band, Ahomairangi, which was a predominantly reggae band that performed a mix of English and te reo Māori songs.