ABOUT INDIGIEFEMME
INDIGIEFEMME DUO >ELENA / TASH
Treasuring the balance from three very strong cultures, Elena was born in Aotearoa (New Zealand.) Raised in a pakeha (white) foster family she regularly visited her Samoan matrilineal aiga (family) and her Maori whanau (family.)
In 1996 Elena migrated to Australia. There she found her voice and passionately pursued her musical sojourn with the love and support from the community on Magnetic Island where she resided.
Fired up by the death in custody of a young Aboriginal man on Palm Island in 2003, Elena was determined to use her vocal talent, personality and unique perspective to empower people of all races and creeds. Songwriting has been a platform for Elena to address issues including caring for our environment, indigenous people and women.
Elena has been noted as this generations next Odetta.
In 2006, Elena moved to the USA to pursue her musical talents. Supporting Native American gatherings and circles, she found her way to New Mexico and in August met Tash.
November 2006 saw the birth of Indigie Femme who sends a powerful message of acceptance, tolerance, courage and passion that communicates readily to audiences of all ages, cultures and regions. Their unique combination and energy lifts their audiences to new levels opening pathways through their artistic creations.