
Traditional Songs of the Māori (New edition)
Mervyn McLean and Margaret Orbell
Author:
Mervyn McLean and Margaret Orbell
Format:
Ebook only
Availability:
No longer in print or in stock
Pages:
324
Published:
December 2004
Specs:
21.0cm x 28.8cm
ISBN:
9781869403140
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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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