Waiata aroha. Lament by a young woman who is allowed to sing her song before she is killed.
Scope and Contents
The recordings consist primarily of traditional waiata, together with speeches, hymns and action songs, and run to approximately 60 hours of content.
Dates
- 1953-11-10
Creator
- From the Collection: Ngata, Wiremu Tuakana (1907-1980) (Recordist, Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.2 metres (120 7" tape.)
Language of Materials
Maori
Abstract
First lines begin: "Ko au anake ra e tū kotahi nei e, | Taihoa au e mate. kia kite atu au i te matou o Māui".
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