Apakura, by an unknown composer for Kaihau |Tūhoe
Scope and Contents
First lines begin: "E moe ra, Kaihau, I tāu moe reka! | E ara ki runga ra, kauwhatatia ra te kauwhata o te atua"
Recorded also as McL 136, 171.
Dates
- 1962-09-07
Creator
- From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)
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Restrictions
Restrictions appearing in the collection were placed by the performers at time of recording. Usually the restriction limits access to members of particular iwi or hapu.
These items may sometimes be referred to for scholarly purposes but may not be copied or published in any form without the explicit release by the appropriate tribal authority.
Biographical / Historical
Pei Te Hurinui suggests that Kaihau must have been someone of consequence because her body was taken to two places before burial, Pipi and Waimana. The song is usually performed with actions, e.g. gesture indicating head-plumes.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.08 metres (85 open reel tapes)
Language of Materials
Maori
General
Original catalogue number: 91/006.31
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
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Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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