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Hōtaka Māori

Nau mai, haere mai. Māori music reflects and represents what it means to be Māori. For an in-depth exploration through performance, intuition and conversation, welcome to the Hōtaka Māori podcasts.Produced by Toi Te Arap

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  • 3. Puoro Ki Te Ao: Oronuku nā Reti Hedley

    27:51||Ep. 3
    Puoro Ki Te Ao: Oronuku nā Reti HedleyReflecting the bond between his mother and her muse, Hineraukatauri, ‘Oronuku’ by taonga puoro artist Reti Hedley pays homage to the devotion of his tīpuna and offers a moment of reflection and connection to ancient wisdom and mauri spiritual force that flows through our lives.This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.--Puoro Ki Te AoHarnessing the ancient healing sounds of taonga puoro and the essence of nature, ‘Puoro Ki Te Ao’ (Music To The World) features original soundscapes composed and performed by renowned taonga puoro artists Horomona Horo, Komako Silver and Reti Hedley. Creating a calming atmosphere of peacefulness, meditation, intentions and sleep, these pieces were formed with tamariki children and rangatahi young people in mind. SOUNZ kindly acknowledges the support of Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage for funding this series.© Copyright Centre for New Zealand Music Trust

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  • 2. Puoro Ki Te Ao: Oro Mauri o Puu-te-hue nā Komako Silver

    27:09||Ep. 2
    Puoro Ki Te Ao: Oro Mauri o Puu-te-hue nā Komako SilverBeckoning us to embark on a journey through the realms of pūrākau legend and melody,  'Oro Mauri o Puu-te-hue' by taonga puoro artist Komako Silver encourages us to join Hine Puu-te-hue on her odyssey amidst the tempestuous storms of creation, to discover resilience, healing and reconciliation.This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.--Puoro Ki Te AoHarnessing the ancient healing sounds of taonga puoro and the essence of nature, ‘Puoro Ki Te Ao’ (Music To The World) features original soundscapes composed and performed by renowned taonga puoro artists Horomona Horo, Komako Silver and Reti Hedley. Creating a calming atmosphere of peacefulness, meditation, intentions and sleep, these pieces were formed with tamariki children and rangatahi young people in mind. SOUNZ kindly acknowledges the support of Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage for funding this series.© Copyright Centre for New Zealand Music Trust
  • 1. Puoro Ki Te Ao: Kia Rongo Mai nā Horomona Horo

    32:25||Ep. 1
    Kia Rongo Mai nā Horomona HoroMotivated by a reflective journey through states of meditation, ‘Kia Rongo Mai’ by Taonga puoro artist Horomona Horo, is a call to mindfulness, an invitation to contemplate simplicity, chaos, and the intrinsic power of listening to one's inner voice, a moment to attune our senses to the subtle symphony of life.This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.--Puoro Ki Te AoHarnessing the ancient healing sounds of taonga puoro and the essence of nature, ‘Puoro Ki Te Ao’ (Music To The World) features original soundscapes composed and performed by renowned taonga puoro artists Horomona Horo, Komako Silver and Reti Hedley. Creating a calming atmosphere of peacefulness, meditation, intentions and sleep, these pieces were formed with tamariki children and rangatahi young people in mind. SOUNZ kindly acknowledges the support of Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage for funding this series.© Copyright Centre for New Zealand Music Trust