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Traditional Songs of the Maori

by Mervyn McLean
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Traditional Songs of the Maori is the classic collection of Maori waiata. These songs in many different styles embody the fundamental values of traditional Maori 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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Publisher: Auckland University Press

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  • ISBN: 9781869406264
  • Release date: October 1, 2013

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  • ISBN: 9781869406264
  • File size: 13873 KB
  • Release date: October 1, 2013

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Music Nonfiction

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English

Traditional Songs of the Maori is the classic collection of Maori waiata. These songs in many different styles embody the fundamental values of traditional Maori 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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Music Nonfiction