Talks and discussions, 1974-05-21

File — crate: R043821588, Reel: 5000027021470

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 3. File 3/10

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

1974-05-21

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

From the Collection: Maori

From the Collection: Niuean

From the Collection: Fijian

From the Collection: Rarotongan; Cook Islands Maori

From the Collection: Javanese

From the Collection: Papuan languages

From the Collection: Tokelau

Additional Description

Physical Facet

5" LP tape, recorded at 1 7/8, 3 3/4, and 7 1/2 ips.

General

Original catalogue number: 74/118.

Track listing

1. Tahafa Talangi: Announces recording of the tape
2. Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta: Talks on whaikōrero, referring to genealogy, retaining language, George Grey, James Cowan, proverbs, tauparapara, and women on the marae
3. Tom Tixier: Talks in Rarotonga and English on oral tradition, referring to his ancestors. The talk is illustrated with recordings of other Cook Island speakers
4. Unidentified Mauke speaker: Discusses the name of Mauke, story of Waka, chant for Uke, Havaiki, story about the taro patch, hierarchy, Christian influences, extracts from Chant of praise. All interspersed with discussion and translation by Tom Tixier
5. Conversation with Manihiki women: Regarding the Island game 'Chitty chitty bang bang' and the 'Laughing game'
6. Imene Tuki, performed by Tom Tixier and a group
7. Ute, performed by Tom Tixier and a group: Includes an announcement
8. Conversation and chants from Penrhyn: Includes talk of "the ray of the sun touches the heart of the living thing and it starts growing"
9. Talk by Bruce Biggs: Regarding the group's visit to Ngaruawahia, ceremonies, Kawa, etc. Incomplete