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St Joseph's Maori Girls' College: Haere Mai - Welcome | |
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The music featured in this recording represents a cross section of traditional and contemporary music of the Maori people of New Zealand. From the masculine harmonies and vigorous Haka of Te Aute, to the distinctive singing of St Joseph's Maori Girls' College who enjoy the distinction of having sold more recordings worldwide than any other Maori group. Under the direction of their college principal and musical director Georgina Kingi this, their latest recording yet again features that special sound for which the college has become renowned. Te Aute College is situated in the delightful countryside of the Hawkes Bay region in the village of Pukehou. Founded in 1854 as a boarding school for young men, the college has provided this country with numerous politicians and statesmen.The college has long enjoyed a reputation for its high standard of music. Well over 100 voices were recorded in the school's magnificent new meeting house which boasts superb accoustics that enhance the vocal efforts of the performers. 1 he puru taitama 2 whakaria mai 3 he wahine 4 karangatia ra 5 te puawaitanga 6 ruawharo 7 pokarekare ana 8 e te reme 9 te aute kareti 10 tenei kura 11 ka waiataki a maria 12 toi apiapi nzcd 13 maranga mai 14 he mihi te ariki nui - taiparu 15 te whaea tuatahi 16 e tama i whanake 17 e whakawhetai ana 18 i roto te tohu 19 koia nei 20 oriori 21 kamate kamate 22 hine e hine 23 te hokinga mai 24 po atarau - now is the hour Tracks 4,5,9,10,15,16,19,20 & 21 performed by Te Aute College,all other tracks by St Joseph's Maori Girls' College |
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