Chants for any occasion, examples of kupane, and discussion of Hutunui and Marutūāhu, 1961-03-23

File — crate: R043821240, Reel: 5000027055681

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/1. File 1/1/47

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains many recordings relating to Te Reo Māori, but also contains field recordings and word lists from a wide range of languages from the Pacific region, including: Niue; Fiji; New Guinea; Rapanui; Tokelau; Java and more.

As well as field recordings there are items which relate to teaching activities, such as lessons from his popular work ‘Let’s Learn Māori’.

Dates

1961-03-23

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

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Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)

Language of Materials

Maori

Additional Description

Physical Facet

5" SP tape, recorded at 3 3/4 ips.

General

Original catalogue number: 0286.

Track listing

1. A chant for any occassion: First lines begin: "E pā tō hau...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 71.
2. Example of 'kupane'. To be used by a stranger on a strange marae: First lines begin: "Taku tapu wae nei e | Ko huakinuku, ko huakirangi, ko Ruaiwehea..."
3. Example of 'kupane'. To be strictly adhered to at death: First lines begin: "Tuia i runga, tuia i raro..."
4. Example of 'kupane'. To be strictly adhered to at death: First lines begin: "E tū, e tū, Tākina atu ra..."
5. Example of 'kupane'. May be used in a variety of situations: First lines begin: "Haere e koro ki tāu Paki-o-Hewa | Ko māku e hoatu i tou tapuwae..."
6. Tama Renata | Ngāti Whanaunga, questioned about Hotunui
7. Tama Renata | Ngāti Whanaunga, questioned about Marutūāhu
8. Waiata, performed by Tama Renata | Ngāti Whanaunga: First lines begin: "Tangihia mai ra te tangi k te makau...". Song features in the publication 'Ngā Moteatea', item number 62a
9.Tama Renata delivers his genealogy