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Iosefa Enari Memorial Award

Iosefa Enari Memorial Award

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The Iosefa Enari Memorial Award is an annual award presented by Creative New Zealand at the Arts Pasifika Awards in honour of the late Samoan opera singer Iosefa Enari.

The award recognises the contribution of the late Iosefa Enari to the arts and in particular his pioneering role in Pacific opera. This study/travel award supports the career development of individual Pacific singers in New Zealand, across all classical vocal genres and career stages.[1]

Recipients

  • Joshua Pearson, composer (2022)
  • Ridge Ponini, singer (2021)
  • Moses Mackay, singer (2020)
  • Samson Setu, singer (2019)
  • Benson Wilson, singer (2018)
  • Filipe Manu, singer (2017)
  • Madison Nonoa, singer (2016)
  • Manase Latu, singer (2015)
  • Natalia Mann, harpist (2013)[2]
  • Isabella Moore, singer (2012)[3][4]
  • Marlena Devoe (2011)
  • Pene Junior Pati (2010)
  • Elisha Na’otala Fa’I (2009)
  • James Ioelu (2008)
  • Sani Muamaseali’i (2007)[5]
  • Aivale Cole (2006)
  • Ramonda Taleni (2005)
  • Bonadventure Allan – Moetaua (2004)
  • Daphne Collins (2003)
  • Ben Makisi (2002)[6]

References

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    "Pacific.scoop.co.nz » Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards". Pacific.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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    "Isabella receives Iosefa Enari Memorial Award - New Zealand School of Music". Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
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    "Ponifasio takes top honour at Arts Pasifika awards". Radionz.co.nz. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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    "Awards celebrate Pacific excellence in the arts | the Big Idea | te Aria Nui". Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
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    "Benjamin Fifita Makisi - tenor - Christchurch Symphony Orchestra". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
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