Dr Te Oti Rakena is an American-trained singer, voice teacher and researcher with iwi affiliations to Ngāpuhi, Ngati Ruanui and Kāi Tahu. He has a distinguished reputation as a performer and is known for his performances in boutique operas and his commitment to premiering works on themes of national and global significance. He is currently the coordinator of Vocal Studies and Manutaki Tuitui Rāwaho for the School of Music, at the University of Auckland.

Verb Festival 2021 Appearances:
Silence is…Sat 6 Nov, 6pm (LitCrawl).