Waiata tangi by an uncertain composer, led by Kaiora Tai

Item — crate: R043838645, Reel: 5000027019564

Identifier: AMPS 2022/48. Item McL 904

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

First lines begin: "Tērā rau o iwi e | Te mihi noa atu ra te koa noa atu ra"

Dates

1971-12-13

Creator

From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)

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Restrictions

Restrictions appearing in the collection were placed by the performers at time of recording. Usually the restriction limits access to members of particular iwi or hapu.

These items may sometimes be referred to for scholarly purposes but may not be copied or published in any form without the explicit release by the appropriate tribal authority.

Biographical / Historical

The performers say this is a lament by Maru Kauhau for Tapoto, his nephew. The singers of McL 1222 give Topoto's tribe as Tūhoe and Whakatōhea, but claim him as the composer. Kino Hughes (McL 1259) gives the composer as Wharemokai.