Voices from the Nations

June 2008

Fragile Warriors (New Zealand)

June 21, 2008


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This recording project from Aotearoa brings together the Maori people (the people of the land) and the pakeha (non-Maori New Zealanders) and captures something of the prophetic heart of New Zealand with her unique blend of ancient and new, culture and sound – so that ko tahi hau ora – with one breath, we can touch the heart of God together.

Find out more about the indigenous music from New Zealand here. ♥

Check out some CD tracks below. Also now available as MP3 downloads at Amazon.

 
icon for podpress  E Hia Ana Mai [4:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Signs [3:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

 
icon for podpress  Moteatea [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

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The music of the Maori

June 3, 2008

The Maori – the indigenous people of New Zealand/Aotearoa

Our thanks go to Cindy Ruakere, from NZ for her friendship and input.

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Historically the Maori were a people whose traditions and history were recorded and transmitted orally with the greatest of care. The traditional vehicle for this treasure were chants, song, dance and playing of instruments and this continues to be the means of transferring knowledge from Tipuna (ancestors), to the present day, to Mokopuna (grandchildren)……

Every chant, song, haka and sound had a useful purpose. It caused strength to be gained through learning of one’s history, it averted evil, relieved the mind of sorrow when a battle was lost or a loved one killed, it could obtain the love of a woman on whom the heart was set. As numerous as the sounds are, so too were the reasons for them. [click to continue...]

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