Maori Songs

Classical · 1999 · 16 tracks

Maori Songs

Luminous operatic vocals meet traditional Maori melodies. A lush, choral-backed celebration of heritage recorded with pristine Abbey Road clarity.

November 15, 1999 · EMI

A dignified and deeply affectionate tribute to ancestral roots through a high-classical lens.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks

01

Hine e Hine

4:33

02

Tarakihi (The Locust)

3:00

03

Moe Mai e Hine

3:27

04

Hoea ra

3:59

05

Matangi

3:33

06

Huri huri

3:27

07

E Papa (Titi torea/E Aue)

3:27

08

Ara ka Titiro

3:51

09

Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai

3:52

10

Po Ata Rau (Now Is the Hour)

3:46

11

Piki Mai

3:12

12

Haere ra e Hine

3:06

13

E Pari Ra

3:14

14

Akoako o te rangi

3:30

15

Tahi Nei taro kino

3:24

16

Po Karekare ana

3:06

Moments Worth Listening For

The soaring, crystalline high notes on Po Karekare ana that feel like they are suspended in mid-air.

The rhythmic, percussive vocal energy of Tarakihi providing a rare moment of intensity.

The way the backing choir swells to meet her solo voice on Hine e Hine, creating a massive wall of warmth.

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