5 Oct 2024

Playing Favourites with Laughton Kora

From Saturday Morning, 11:05 am on 5 October 2024
Laughton Kora

Laughton Kora Photo: Supplied

Key player in New Zealand's music scene, Laughton Kora is jumping back on stage for Fly My Pretties gigs in Wellington this month.

Laughton started performing at six with his dad’s band. He won Smokefree Rockquest age 17.

In 2001, he formed KORA with his brothers, blending reggae, rock, and funk, earning international acclaim. Since then, Laughton has pursued a solo career and collaborated with various bands, also venturing into acting on stage and screen.

He joins Mihi to share his musical influences.