Story of Teananga and her two brothers. Dramatic dialogue between Tepaki Mokotupu and Mitua Hewitt
Scope and Contents
Associated songs:
`Īmene tārekareka, when Teananga went to Vaipae to get support: "Teananga e | Mei ea mai koe"
Pe`e. Sung by Teananga, telling of the strength of women at Vaipae: "Te pa`i Atiu | Te pa`i Atiu"
Tuere. Sung by victors at a battle taunting the other side for losing. The winning side of the present battle was led by Terae, the other by his brother Tuporanga: "Nga utaia ngataia te uru o Vaipae | Poroiroi poroi poroiroi poroi"
Dates
- 1967-09-05
Creator
- From the Series: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Recordist, Person)
- From the Series: Naku, Simona (Translator, Person)
- From the Series: Mokotupu, Tepaki (Transcriber, Person)
- From the Series: Tunui, Mamia (Translator, Person)
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Biographical / Historical
War broke out between the two brothers Terae and Tuporanga when Tuporanga's wife was beaten by another brother of the two men and Terae tried to make peace between the two opposing bothers.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.48 metres : 24 open reel tapes
Language of Materials
Rarotongan; Cook Islands Maori
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Recorded on a 7" open-reel tape in quarter-track stereo using an Akai M8
General
Original catalogue number: QS 18 Original reel number: 83/130; 83/130.06
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
amps@auckland.ac.nz