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Ngata, Apirana Turupa, Sir, 1874-1950.

The songs : scattered pieces from many canoe areas / Ngā mōteatea collected by Sir Apirana Ngata ; [translated and revised by Pei Te Hurinui]. - [2004 ed.]. - Auckland, N.Z. : Auckland University Press, 2004. - volumes 1-4 portrait, genealogical tables ; 26 cm + 2 CDs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Added t.p. in Maori. Translation of: Nga moteatea he maramara rere no nga waka maha. Half-title: Ngā mōteatea (the songs) a selection of annotated tribal songs of the Maori with English translations.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An essential text for anyone studying Polynesian music and culture or Maori, Pacific Island, or New Zealand history, this third volume of the redesigned edition of the classic study of Maori music contains an annotated collection of traditional Maori songs—the waiata. Study of the waiata is enhanced by the included recordings of the songs performed by traditional Maori singers.


Parallel English and Maori text.

ISBN: 1869403215 9781869403218 1869403444 9781869403447 1869403665 9781869403669 9781869403867 186940386X

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA604729 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013097532 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Folk songs, Maori--Texts.
Folk songs, Maori--Translations into English.--Texts
Maori poetry.
Maori poetry--Translations into English.
Maori (New Zealand people)--Songs and music.
Songs, Maori.

LC Class. No.: PL6465.Z77 / N43 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 782.4216