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<p><strong>Please note: This podcast is spoken entirely in te reo Māori (Māori language).</strong></p><br><p>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 <em>He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea</em>, Tamati shares his profound insights into the world of mōteatea, providing a glimpse into the heart of the art form.</p><br><p>This podcast is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>He Reo Tawhito: Conversations about Mōteatea</strong></p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>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?</p><br><p>© Centre for New Zealand Music Trust</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
