[1] He co-wrote and performed songs, with the other band members, for the Modern Māori Quartet's debut album That's Us!
[5] Kora was born in Whakatāne, New Zealand and is of Māori (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Pūkeko) descent.
[6] Francis is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School (Te Kura Toi Whakaari ō Aotearoa) earning a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2003 .
[8] Kora made his debut feature film appearance as a lead actor in The Pā Boys in 2014.
He wrote the Modern Māori Quartet's song "Shine" for her, and dedicated it to "all the kids in the world".