He Reo Tawhito, a conversation about Mōteatea with Tamati Waaka

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. Set your alarm and join us on Wednesday, 19 June, at 6pm (NZT) for the premiere of Season 4 of the award-winning podcast series He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea. He mihi nui ki te Manatū Taonga, nā rātou te pūtea tautoko This film is supported by funding from 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 eleven-part episodes, over 4 seasons, 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 -- Connect with #SOUNZ on Facebook:   / sounznz   Twitter:   / sounznz   Instagram:   / sounz_nz   #mōteatea #māori #moteatea #maorimusic