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A selection of taonga pūoro from the collection of Horomona Horo. Taonga pūoro are the traditional musical instruments [1] of the Māori people of New Zealand.. The instruments previously fulfilled many functions within Māori society including a call to arms, dawning of the new day, communications with the gods and the planting of crops. [2]
"Kotahitanga" is a song that blends Māori language lyrics, traditional melodies and taonga pūoro (traditional instruments) with modern house musical progression and structures. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The lyrics discuss solidarity and freedom for the Māori people . [ 6 ]
Oceania is the debut studio album by New Zealand musical act Oceania, a collaboration between New Zealand vocalist Hinewehi Mohi and English producer Jaz Coleman.Sung in Māori, the album is a blend of Māori music traditions and instruments with 1990s house and pop.
A pūtātara in Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. A pūtātara in Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.. The pūtātara is a type of trumpet used by the Māori people of New Zealand.
In Hawaiian ʻūkēkē means to quiver. The instrument nearly went extinct until Mahi La Pierre studies old Hawaiian music and attempted to make one. He was successful in the recreation of the instrument, and the Papahan Kuaola organization is now devoted to preserving the memory of the ʻūkēkē and its effect on the Hawaiian culture.
An instrument of country people, it has been observed being played by herders riding their water buffalo in the rice fields. [1] While it is used to imitate sounds wild animals make, it can produce sustained sound, a sharp, high-pitched whistle. [1] [2] Players can control the pitch and make songs, normally solo, but sometimes with other ...
The instrument is usually supported by three or five legs. [ 3 ] The player, sitting beside the instrument, uses their left hand on the fretboard while plucking the string with their right hand using a 5- to 6-cm long, tapered plectrum made from ivory, bone, or water buffalo horn, which is tied to the player's index finger, and bracing it with ...
It has a low, mellow tone that is quite rich in harmonics. The sides of the pakhawaj are made with animal skin (often goat skin). The pakhavaj players place the instrument horizontally in front of themselves as they sit on the floor with legs crossed. The players may sometimes place a cushion under the narrower treble face to lift it slightly.