Tāmihana Kātene
For over 15 years, Tāmihana has been involved in the reinvigoration of Taonga Puoro.
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The Haumanu Story
Haumanu is a group of dedicated Māori music players and instrument makers which developed under the leadership of well-known composer and player, the late Dr Hirini Melbourne (1950-2003).
He Paoro Taketake – Wānanga Pūoro on Kapiti Island
He Paoro Taketake is the initial wānanga specifically focused on whakatangitangi taonga pūoro. It aims to provide a foundation for tauira who have started their taonga pūoro journey.
Superhero-themed exhibition explores the mysteries of Matariki
Waikato Museum is hosting a day of free Matariki celebrations on Saturday to coincide with the opening of a new exhibition that explores the mysteries of the universe.
Researcher is taking taonga puoro to new places at Wintec
Taonga puoro specialist Horomona Horo’s new research and teaching role at Wintec is a first for tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tararua
Tararua is an art music quartet based in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. Members are Al Fraser (taonga puoro), Ariana Tikao (taonga puoro & vocals), Ruby Solly (taonga puoro, vocals & cello), and Phil Boniface (double bass & taonga puoro).
IA Music
IA create indigenous soul music. Their compositions blend old with new and feature the voices found with traditional Māori instruments/Taonga pūoro.
Jo’el Komene: Reviving the ‘voices’ of the past
For Tauranga’s Jo’el Komene, his taonga puoro are a connection to the soul. He has about 25 of the traditional Maori instruments he has made and taught himself to play.
Wellington Jazz Festival welcomes more than 300 artists, over 100 shows this week
Around 300 artists will perform across 35 venues in the capital this week, as the five-day Wellington Jazz Festival kicks off today. By: Sophie Trigger
Remembering Richard Nunns
Richard Nunns, a Pākehā – and alongside Māori musician Hirini Melbourne and Pākehā carver Brian Flintoff – was central to the revival of interest in traditional Māori instruments.
