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Traditional Songs of the Maori is the classic collection of Māori waiata. These songs in many different styles embody the fundamental values of traditional Māori culture and form a vital part of marae ceremonial. Most common song types are represented: laments, love songs, war chants, songs of welcome, face-saving songs and witty occasional songs. They are remarkable for the sophistication of the music and the power and subtlety of the words. 

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More about Mervyn McLean and Margaret Orbell 

Reviews

What makes this edition particularly useful is the inclusion of two compact discs with a recorded version of the songs collected during field research. – Henry Johnson, Otago Daily Times