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.
E Hia Ana Mai [4:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Signs [3:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup Moteatea [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup
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Great time hearing music from the nations. Spent time in NZ and loved it. Made many life long friends. Love the hospitality, the trails of NZ and the world’s best coffee & bake shops.
Fragile Warriors is very passionate, nice indig. sounds. Loved the music, keep it up.
Iris Ministries Africa
Grace and Peace, LeRoy Metzger
Great to see that this is still available. This was one of the most satisfying projects I have worked on.
Thanks Larry, I have very fond memories of working with you. hope it won’t be too long before we can catch up down under.
Hi Martin
My names Siaosi. Im from NZ. I am a mate of CIndy Ruakere’s, Bruce McGrail’s. I also was mates with Bonnie’s son Nathan in the early 90s. This album you worked on (Fragile Warrior) resonates so strongly within me and many others. Alas, several years ago, we lost the copy we had and have wondered how to buy another copy ever since. As Im sure you can imagine, It has not been possible to procure another copy through the usual channels. Can you help? This album is a gift, it is genuine, fragile, courageous, and passionate. After not hearing E hia ana mai for 5 years or so, the tears streamed down my face as I clicked on the play icon on this page and the heart of God reminded me afresh, that the high and lofty one who inhabits eternity also dwells with those who are contrite and lowly of spirit… May God be Yours’, Bonnie’s, Leslie’s and all others involved in this powerful album – portion now and forevermore. S
Kia Ora …. Thanks for your encouraging note Siaosi, you can get the CD through this web site. We are heading down to NZ in August/September. Looking forward to catching up with a lot of friends.
Thanks so much guys! This is definitely one of my favorite ever albums! Bless ya! Raphael :)