Waiata
Rob Ruha and Maisey Rika
Melody Thomas talks to recording artists Rob Ruha and Maisey Rika on the place of waiata Māori in today's musical landscape, and their Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori video release for the song 'Waiaroha'. Audio
Manu Tioriori - Narelle and Ellison Huata
Narelle and Ellison Huata talk about the life and legacy of their father, the late composer, mentor and Māori performing arts teacher, Tama Huata. Audio
Tutu Ka'ika - Puanga Hokinga Mahara
Selected by Te Korimako o Taranaki - Tutu Ka'ika perform their waiata 'Puanga Hokinga Mahara', by Clive Tongāwhikau Snr. Lead vocals by Wharekuka Tongāwhikau, with backing vocals from Clive… Audio
Rob Ruha live at Te Mahurehure Marae
To mark Matariki, singer-songwriter and APRA Maioha award-winner Rob Ruha embarked on Matariki on the Move, a traveling concert series that has been visiting marae and community halls. His first stop… Audio
Whiri Tū Aka - Matariki
Selected by Radio Kahungunu - Whiri Tū Aka perform their waiata, 'Matariki', written by Gaynor Rikihana (Ngāti Raukawa) and Keri Takao (Te Atiawa, Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Rārua). Audio
Toni Huata - Matariki
Selected by Te Ūpoko o Te Ika - Toni Huata (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakāta) performs her waiata 'Matariki'. Audio
Ringiringi Manawaiti - Taku Poutokomanawa
Selected by Maniapoto FM - Ringiringi Manawaiti (Ngāti Maniapoto) performs her waiata 'Taku Poutokomanawa'. Audio
Amster Reedy in 1977 and the challenges of teaching waiata Maori at Wellington Teachers Training College
After much criticism from Pākehā and his own Iwi, Amster Reedy presents his reasoning for teaching traditional waiata Māori to his students at Wellington Teachers College. Whai Ngata is the… Audio
He Rourou for 7 September 2010
Pou Temara talks about the similarities and differences between karakia and waiata. Then Rahui Papa talks about the different karakia at the annual Coronation celebrations in Waikato. Audio
Moana and the Tribe in Session 2009
Warm, stripped-back, acoustic versions of waiata, performed in an intimate session at Roundhead Studios in 2009. Audio
Enzology Part 7 - Waiata (1980-1981)
The band sell out London's Hammersmith Odeon, sack their drummer and hand the kit to their costume designer. Audio
Moana Maniapoto Jackson on Musical Chairs 1998
The dynamic singer/songwriter behind Moana and the Moa Hunters talks about her life, her career, and the challenges of creating a truly indigenous style of music. Video, Audio