Songs of a Kaumatua
Last updated: 17.12.19
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Printed: 2004 Author: Margaret Orbell
Publisher: Auckland University Press ISBN: 1869402588
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Hardcover, 350 pages, usually dispatched within 4 to 6 weeks.
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Book Description:
Sixty traditional Maori songs of Tuhoe sung by Kino Hughes are presented in this book and CD collection. The text of each song is given in both English and Maori along with a musical transcription. Kino Hughes was an outstanding singer, orator, and respected Kaumatua who, determined to preserve for future generations all the songs he knew, asked these authors to compile this magnificent record. The introduction includes information on Kino Hughes, on the people of the Tuhoe Maori tribe, on the song categories used, and on the music. This important record of Maori music includes photographs, a glossary, notes on the texts, transcriptions, and an index of song types. Includes 2 CD-ROMs. Synopsis This is a meticulous record of Tuhoe songs, as performed by Kino Hughes, with music and translations. The text of each song is given in both English and Maori along with a musical transcription. The introduction to the book includes information on Kino who was a singer, orator and kaumatua who determined to preserve for future generations, all the songs he knew.