Sammy Leary is one of New Zealand's most exciting traditional and folk artists. 

He breathes life into the forgotten corners of our country's musical past. A collector and archivist as well as a performer, he unearths the oft-neglected songs that tell the stories of our colonial past. 

With a voice that carries power and warmth, Sammy delivers these songs with both deference and a sense of humour. His performances remind us who we once were: settlers, sailors, outsiders and dreamers - so we can better understand who we are today.

As a passionate custodian of New Zealand's folk tradition, Sammy proves that our own songs can be as rich, wild and compelling as any in the world.