He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea

By: SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music
  • Summary

  • Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and is reflective of the emotional depths of a Māori world view. Its vast richness is yet to be fully understood.


    In this seven-part series hosted by Crystal Edwards, we hold conversations with some of the world's leading experts on mōteatea and ask them: What exactly is mōteatea? How has it changed since colonisation? What issues does it face today?


    This series is supported with funding from Creative New Zealand


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes
  • Season 4, Episode 4: He Reo Tawhito, a conversation about Mōteatea with Turuhira Hare
    Jul 19 2024

    Please note: This podcast is spoken entirely in te reo Māori (Māori language).


    Turuhira Hare (Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Arawa) is a highly respected leader in her community, renowned for her contributions to Māori performing arts and education. In this episode of He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea, Turuhira shares how mōteatea has enriched her life, and discusses the importance of maintaining the sanctity and authenticity of mōteatea while adapting to the modern world.


    This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

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    He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea


    Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and is reflective of the emotional depths of a Māori world view. Its vast richness is yet to be fully understood.


    In this four-part series hosted by Crystal Edwards, we hold conversations with some of the world's leading experts on mōteatea and ask them: What exactly is mōteatea? How has it changed since colonisation? What issues does it face today?


    © Centre for New Zealand Music Trust


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • Season 4, Episode 3: He Reo Tawhito, a conversation about Mōteatea with Teina Moetara
    Jul 19 2024

    Please note: This podcast is spoken in te reo Māori (Māori language) & English.


    What is the relevance of mōteatea in this day and age? In this episode of He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea, Teina Moetara shares how mōteatea are not just relics of the past but living, breathing expressions that offer guidance and insight for contemporary life.


    This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

    --

    He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea


    Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and is reflective of the emotional depths of a Māori world view. Its vast richness is yet to be fully understood.


    In this four-part series hosted by Crystal Edwards, we hold conversations with some of the world's leading experts on mōteatea and ask them: What exactly is mōteatea? How has it changed since colonisation? What issues does it face today?


    © Centre for New Zealand Music Trust


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • Season 4, Episode 2: He Reo Tawhito, a conversation about Mōteatea with Tamati Waaka
    Jul 19 2024

    Please note: This podcast is spoken entirely in te reo Māori (Māori language).


    Tamati Waaka (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāi Tūhoe) is a language expert whose journey is deeply rooted in the traditions of his ancestors. In this episode of He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea, Tamati shares his profound insights into the world of mōteatea, providing a glimpse into the heart of the art form.


    This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

    --

    He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea


    Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and is reflective of the emotional depths of a Māori world view. Its vast richness is yet to be fully understood.


    In this four-part series hosted by Crystal Edwards, we hold conversations with some of the world's leading experts on mōteatea and ask them: What exactly is mōteatea? How has it changed since colonisation? What issues does it face today?


    © Centre for New Zealand Music Trust


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    44 mins

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