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From Lyttelton, New Zealand, Marlon Williams channels folk, country, bluegrass and indie pop through the lens of a dynamic performer and songwriter. Best known as the frontman of The Yarra Benders, Williams also leads Te Whare Tīwekaweka, a Māori language project that expands his traditional sound into Te Reo Māori, collaborating with artists like KOMMI and Lorde on Kāhore He Manu E. His career blends intimate storytelling with melodic versatility, making him a staple on the New Zealand and international indie folk scene.