Group
Herbs
- From
- New Zealand
- Since
- 1979–present
- Releases
- 9
- pacific reggae
- reggae
About
Herbs are a New Zealand reggae group founded in 1978. Since its foundation Herbs has been multi-ethnic in membership and featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders, New Zealand Europeans and Māori members. Herbs was led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the main founding member who remained with the band since its inception, until his death in March 2026.
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The 11th inductees into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, were once described as "New Zealand's most soulful, heartfelt and consistent contemporary musical voice". It has been said their debut EP What's Be Happen? "set a standard for Pacific reggae which has arguably never been surpassed".
Members
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Toni Fonoti lead vocals, percussion
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Willie Hona guitar, other vocals
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Charles Tumahai electric bass guitar
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Tama Renata guitar
Discography
Singles
Links
Social
Reference
Also known as
The Herbs
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 76f369d0-c0dd-4664-9075-a94b99b8ca5c
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.