Introduction to Taonga Puoro: Kōauau

Filmed during the COVID-19 rāhui/lockdown in April 2020. Introduction to Taonga Puoro: Kōauau by Jerome Kavanagh Te tangi o te Kōauau Made from bone, wood, stone, leaves, seaweed, stems, or gourd, the Kōauau is the most common of all Taonga Puoro. But where does its name come from? And how is it related to man’s furry best friend? In this session, Jerome shows how this ancient cross-blown flute resonates with the song of the object from which it's made, and of the natural environment from whence it comes. You’ll learn about the Whakapapa (genealogy) of the Kōauau, hear its haunting cry, and discover that Taonga Puoro have unique personal names, just like we do. E mihi kau ana ki a koe Jerome mō tō pūmanawa me ō pūkenga e whakaatuhia ana i te kaupapa o te Kōauau. Connect with Jerome here:    / @puorojerome   www.puorojerome.co.nz Further information about the composer biographies associated with these films can be discovered at https://www.sounz.org.nz/ Explore our extensive catalogue of scores, CDs, books and resource library at https://www.sounz.org.nz/info-for/sou... Connect with #SOUNZ on Facebook:   / sounznz   Twitter:   / sounznz   Instagram:   / sounz_nz   #nzmusic #māorimusic