Che Wilson is married to Riria Te Kanawa and is a proud new parent of Hinerauhamoa Roka Wilson. He has been composing waiata since 1995 ranging from Waiata-a-ringa (action songs), Haka, Poi, Waiata Tawhito (ancient songs) and Ngeri (chant like Haka). Che has written for whanau, hapu, iwi, national and international events.

At a young age, Che was fortunate to be selected and trained in the Whanganui Tribal Whare Wananga for Ruruku (traditional incantations), Whakapapa (genealogy), Mau Rakau (weaponry), Waiata Tawhito (ancient song), and Whaikorero (oratory). Che along was trained in Kapa Haka (rhythmic dance) at his maternal marae. Through this training and varied life experiences, including being raised on the marae, living in metropolitan cities both in Aotearoa and abroad, Che has developed his style of waiata by focusing mainly on traditional waiata forms to express contemporary issues.

Two women have supported Che in developing the artist within. Firstly, his Aunty Joan Akapita a renowned Whanganui Composer, whose death, encouraged him to write his first waiata. Secondly, Rosanna Raymond who convinced him that waiata was more than a whanau or tribal duty but also an important art form for Polynesian Culture. Che has composed Pasifika Styles, a waiata for the Pasifika Styles Exhibition 2006-2008.