Waiata
The Mixtape: Toni Huata
Our guest picking the music over the next hour is composer, champion of Maori music and vocal powerhouse Toni Huata. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 15 September 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition, Marlon Williams shares his new album-My Boy, we meet Tamaki Makaurau soul artist Summer Vee and Sir Timoti Karetu talks of his favourite waiata. Audio
Kahli MEARI MATEROA: Manawakura (waiata)
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra whānau.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Audio
Te Matatini 50 Programme 3
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha, the Music Director of Te Matatini's 50th Anniversary waiata release project, introduce a selection of the songs. Audio
Te Matatini 50 Programme 2
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha, the Music Director of Te Matatini's 50th Anniversary waiata release project, introduce a selection of the songs. Audio
Te Matatini 50 Programme 1
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha, the Music Director of Te Matatini's 50th Anniversary waiata release project, introduce a selection of the songs. Audio
Rob Ruha on his new single "Thats where I'll Be"
The latest offering from the multi-hyphenate artist, 'That's Where I'll Be' stands as Rob's first new waiata since 2021's Preservation Of Scenery and arrives just in time for New Zealand Music Month.
…He Korokoro Tui - A Christmas Waiata
Justine Murray presents a selection of festive waiata and summer songs in this special Christmas edition of "He Korokoro Tui". Audio
Waitangi 2021: Mohi Allen
Mohi Allen is a on mission to reinvigorate te reo Maori through music, and thats the topic of his Master's thesis. He spoke with Mani and Julian from the Treaty Grounds. Audio
Live: Whānau Voices of Aotearoa, far from home
RNZ Concert is proud to present Whānau: Voices of Aotearoa, far from home, a beautiful performance of New Zealand Māori and Pacific songs by some of our best opera singers, live in the Royal Albert… Video, Audio
Iconic waiata to open Auckland Arts Festival
Aotea Square will be filled with song when the Auckland Arts Festival opens tomorrow evening with the free event Tira. It is a gathering of choirs from around the city, singer Hollie Smith and Hatea… Audio
Tōku Reo Waiata
A live celebration of te waiata Māori in a concert presented by Auckland Arts Festival, Auckland Town Hall, 16 March 2019. Audio
Songs for Water: Yo-Yo Ma and NZ musicians perform on the Ōtākaro / Avon River
Yo-Yo Ma performs with New Zealand artists in an extraordinary event on the banks of the Ōtākaro/Avon River in Christchurch to celebrate the way water connects us. Video, Audio
Nan playing “violele” goes viral
A Flaxmere grandmother has gone viral on social media with her unusual violin playing skills.
Whirimako Black & Hinewehi Mohi. Sharing the aroha
Toku Reo Waiata is a one-night musical extravaganza forming the centrepiece of Aucklands Arts Festival. Whirimako Black & Hinewehi Mohi talk to Kathryn Ryan about the kaupapa of the event and why… Audio
Haka hub - a chance to bring favourite kapa haka moments alive again
With Te Matatini just around the corner, central Wellington has set up its own "haka hub", a place where the public can access more than 70 years of historic kapa haka footage. Audio
Different cultures deliver an ode to the moon
People from a range of cultures will join together this weekend to share an Ode to the Moon. Video, Audio
Elephants to be serenaded by Mozart and Māori waiata
Mozart and Māori waiata are to be used to calm mistreated Elephants in Thailand. Audio
Hinewehi Mohi
Hinewehi Mohi (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tuhoe) sparked controversy when she sung just the Maori version of 'God Defend New Zealand' at a World Cup rugby match in 1999. Hinewehi writes waiata and sings… Audio
Composing waiata
Whether it's a pop song, a haka or a lament someone has to come up with the tunes and lyrics of a song. Audio