| Nga Moteatea: The Songs: Part One: Volume 1 Contributor(s): Ngata, A. T. (Author), Curnow, Jeny (Editor), McRae, Jane (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1869403215 ISBN-13: 9781869403218 Publisher: Auckland University Press OUR PRICE: $40.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2004 Annotation: This classic text on Maori culture collects indigenous New Zealand songs recorded over a period of 40 years by a respected Maori leader and distinguished scholar. The essence of Maori culture and its musical tradition is exhibited in the original song texts, translations, audio CDs, and notes from contemporary scholars featured in this new edition. This rare cultural treasure makes accessible a fleeting moment in Maori history when traditional practices and limited experience with the outside world allowed indigenous songs and customs to flourish. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Australian & Oceanian |
| Dewey: 782.421 |
| LCCN: 2006494216 |
| Physical Information: 1.45" H x 7.12" W x 9.65" (2.44 lbs) 200 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Oceania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic text on Maori culture collects indigenous New Zealand songs recorded over a period of 40 years by a respected Maori leader and distinguished scholar. The essence of Maori culture and its musical tradition is exhibited in the original song texts, translations, audio CDs, and notes from contemporary scholars featured in this new edition. This rare cultural treasure makes accessible a fleeting moment in Maori history when traditional practices and limited experience with the outside world allowed indigenous songs and customs to flourish. |