Music of the New Zealand Maori

The Maori are the Indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. Since the 19th-century European colonization, Maori musicians and performers have adopted many Western musical styles, most recently rock ’n’ roll, soul, and hip hop. Formed in the early 1980s to create employment opportunities for young Maori, Kahurangi is a touring Maori music and dance troupe presenting Maori performing arts in a dynamic and contemporary manner. Rather than using traditional Maori musical instruments, this recording features guitar, electric keyboards, and drums. Brief liner notes identify the musicians and songs.

Track Listing

101	Maatua Whangai Kahurangi	03:27
102	Te Korimako Kahurangi	02:25
103	Ko Wai Te Tangata Kahurangi	00:50
104	Pokarekare Ana Kahurangi	02:43
105	AEIOU Kahurangi	01:12
106	Kua Rongorongo Kahurangi	03:22
107	Whakanuia Kahurangi	00:52
108	Karanga Mai Kahurangi	01:57
109	Te Kore Kahurangi	03:16
110	Titiro Mai Kahurangi	03:03
111	Te Manu Rongo Kahurangi	03:40
112	Ka Pine / Nga Waka / Rona / He Puru Taitama / Kotiro Maori, Mehe Manu Rere, Takitimu Kahurangi	04:11
113	Kuini Ripeka Tomoana Kahurangi	01:39
114	Po Ata Rau Kahurangi	02:20
115	Waiohiki Kahurangi	03:23
116	Huia Kahurangi	02:14
117	Ko Hanga Reo Kahurangi	03:17
118	Te Maunga Kahurangi	03:25
119	Tane Mahuta Kahurangi	03:45
120	Te Waka Tapu Kahurangi	03:56
121	E Tipu Kahurangi	04:16
122	Ngoi Ngoi Kahurangi	03:00
123	I Te Ao Marama / Te Oranga Kahurangi	05:04