L40 is a 7 piece reggae/rnb band that was formed in January 2011. L40, which is short for “Lattitude -40” symbolizes the latitude co ordinate of -40 degree's. On a map the co ordinates of latitude -40 degree's and longitude 175 degree's shows you the location to our home where we grew up, Ratana paa. With majority of the band members hailing from Ratana paa, the name never lets them forget where they come from. Currently residing in Whanganui and some in members in Wellington. They have released their first single called “All Good Tonight” which had its first radio air play at the local Maori radio station Awa Fm in 2011. The band has opened for New Zealand acts such as Three Houses Down, Sonz of Zion, Pieter T, Jae O and NRG Rising.
As they continue on their journey they will continue to thrive for success and never give up. Always being on their A-game everywhere they play, waiting to break out on to the New Zealand music scene.
We have:
Caleb Haapu:lead vocals/lead guitar
Oriwa Edwards: rhythm guitar/backing vocals
Tyson Tauri: drums
Jordan Maraku: key board/backing vocals
Hennie Tui: Keyboards
Paiheretia Aperahama: keyboard/backing vocals
Tuhan Tauira: Bass

“Matua, Tama, Wairua Tapu me nga Anahera Pono me te Mangai hei tautoko aianei ake nei ae”.

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