Shapeshifter Amokura Photo: Mark Russell / Renegade Peach
To coincide with Cook Islands Language Week, Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, local band Shapeshifter have released a new single called 'Amokura' which features vocals in te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani and traditional cook islands drumming.
Kara Rickard spoke to Paora Apera AKA P Diggs, about the single, his connection with his homeland, and his hopes for raising awareness for te reo Māori Kūki Āirani, one of the most endangered languages in the world.
