Oriori, by an unidentified woman of Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Item — crate: R043838644, Reel: 5000027055792
Identifier: AMPS 2022/48. Item McL 167
Scope and Contents
First lines begin: "E noho ana ahau i Rangi āhua | Ka poipoia koe tō taumata ko te Kahu a Motai"
Dates
- 1962-09-20
Creator
- From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted by the performer to 'scholars and to Ngāti Tūwharetoa'.
Biographical / Historical
The composer from 'round the lake' fell in love with Paukura, a man from Tongariro (Ngāti Hikairo). Her people would not let her marry him. When her child was born she composed this song. The man was a tupuna of the performer.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.08 metres (85 open reel tapes)
Language of Materials
Maori
General
Original catalogue number: 91/007.38
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Contact:
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz