Ngaiire

Born: 3 / 8 / 1984

Location: Australia

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Ngaiire

Ngaire Laun Joseph (born 1984, in Lae), known by her stage name Ngaiire (pronounced ny-ree or /naɪəriː/), is a Papua New Guinea-born Australian-based R&B and future soul singer-songwriter. Her musical career commenced in 2003 with an enrollment in a bachelor of Jazz Studies at the Central Queensland University (CQU). In 2004, she competed in the second season of Australian Idol, where she competed as a semi-finalist but did not make it to the final 12 singers. She then worked with Blue King Brown and Paul Mac as a session vocalist before re-focusing on her solo career in 2008.

Albums

2013 Lamentations
2016 Blastoma
2021 3

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The Teskey Brothers, Ngaiire, Marlon Williams Heading To Victoria's Town Folk Festival

The Teskey Brothers, Ngaiire, Marlon Williams Heading To Victoria's Town Folk Festival

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Sampha, Ngaiire @ Hordern Pavilion

Live Review: Sampha, Ngaiire @ Hordern Pavilion

News / Music
Ngaiire, Soju Gang, Andras + More Lead Line-Up For South Eveleigh Street Party

Ngaiire, Soju Gang, Andras + More Lead Line-Up For South Eveleigh Street Party

Industry / News
Ngaiire, Ella Hooper, Hatchie & More Join Mushroom Initiative To Combat Sexual Harassment

Ngaiire, Ella Hooper, Hatchie & More Join Mushroom Initiative To Combat Sexual Harassment

News / Music
Ngaiire Teams Up With MSO For One Night Only Event

Ngaiire Teams Up With MSO For One Night Only Event

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Ngaiire - '3'

Album Review: Ngaiire - '3'

News / Music
Ngaiire Signs New Publishing Deal, Joining The Likes Of Tom Waits & Sufjan Stevens

Ngaiire Signs New Publishing Deal, Joining The Likes Of Tom Waits & Sufjan Stevens

News / Music
Dot Dash Recordings Signs Ngaiire: ‘We 'Bout To Shift Gears Now’

Dot Dash Recordings Signs Ngaiire: ‘We 'Bout To Shift Gears Now’

Features / Music
This week's must-listen singles: Cry Club, Ngaiire, REMI + more

This week's must-listen singles: Cry Club, Ngaiire, REMI + more

Features / Music
Premiere: Ngaiire strips back her returning single Shiver in stunning live take

Premiere: Ngaiire strips back her returning single Shiver in stunning live take