Kahurangi: 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 (medley)	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