Haumanu Collective, Pamyua & William Barton
A special performance to celebrate Indigenous musical artists. In recognition of the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages and in the spirit of Indigenous connection and creativity, Kōtuitui brings together performers from three world cultures to demonstrate the traditional instruments that are played in their respective homelands.
Jo’el Komene, a multi-talented individual, is a renowned carver, musician, and educator with whakapapa to the tribes of Ngā Puhi, Tapuika, and Tainui. With his exceptional skills and deep cultural knowledge, Jo’el has gained recognition not only within his community but also on an international level. His expertise lies in the art of taonga pūoro, traditional Māori musical instruments, which he carves and plays with great mastery.
In this episode of Oro Rua, James engages in a rich conversation with Ringa Toi Tāmihana Kātene, delving into Tāmihana’s profound love for Te ao Māori and exploring the unique approach he brings to his taonga pūoro practice. With a heartfelt appreciation for te reo and its tīkanga, Tāmihana generously shares his personal journey, focusing on his quest to find traditional mediums for the transmission of tūpuna kōrero, including karakia and mōteatea.
In this episode, Salvador Brown, a dedicated musician and skilled taonga pūoro practitioner, embarks on a journey of passion and connection, exploring how his love for taonga pūoro is intricately woven into his whakapapa in Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, specifically Haamoa. With a profound devotion to oro and the rich musical traditions that resonate throughout the Pacific, Salvador delves into the mesmerizing world of oro, vibrations, and musical traditions in the Pacific.
In this episode, Libby engages in a captivating conversation with the well-known composer and taonga puoro practitioner, Horomona Horo, hailing from Ngāpuhi, Taranaki, and Ngāti Porou.
Mahina Ina Kingi Kaui is a talented recording artist, composer, an accomplished player and practitioner of Ngā Taonga Pūoro – Māori traditional instruments.
In this compelling episode of our Taonga Pūoro podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Shane James, a multifaceted individual with roots in Muaūpoko, Ngaitahu, Ngāti Apa, Rangitāne, Te Arawa, and Ngāti Kuia. Shane generously shares his extensive experience in caring for taonga Māori over an extended period.
In this captivating episode of our Taonga Pūoro podcast, join us as we journey with Libby Gray, a practitioner hailing from Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rehia, Uepōhatu, and Tamaūpoko. Libby takes us on an exploration of her Taonga Pūoro practice while fondly reminiscing about the teachings of her late Kaiako, Rangiiria Hadley. With a dedicated focus on spreading the transformative concept of Taonga Pūoro hei Rongoā, Libby passionately shares her extensive skills with our community, particularly guiding wahine through the profound journey of hapūtanga (pregnancy), offering a holistic approach to wellbeing during this special time. Dive into this episode for a glimpse into the enriching world of Taonga Pūoro and its potential to nurture the spirit and body.
In this captivating episode of Oro Rua, Horomona engages in a rich conversation with esteemed researcher, composer, and mātanga reo, Dr. Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, hailing from Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tamaterā, and Ngā Puhi. Delving into the depths of te ao pūoro, Te Ahukaramū shares his journey as a classically trained musician who has embraced the indigenous musical practices of the Māori culture, including the mesmerizing realms of te reo, mōteatea, haka, and tākaro. Join us as we uncover how this profound passion has led him to a profound affection for the intricacies of the whare tapere, a world of captivating complexity waiting to be explored.
Libby Gray explores the spiritual practices of Komako Silver, Ngāti Pakahi, Ngā Puhi and her unique approach to her Taonga Pūoro practice. Influenced by a spirituality based up bringing Komako talks to her introduction to taonga pūoro through the growing of hue and connection to Atua Māori and how the spiritual belief systems of other cultures has played a huge part in her practice. E te hunga whakarongo, me are taringa mai.
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