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Meet composer

Mistee K

In this series, we present our new composers. We are proud to introduce Mistee K

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Meet composer

Kirsten Te Rito

Please tell us about yourself and what you do.I learnt piano from age six and play a little guitar, but voice is my main instrument. I'm really into creative...

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Kirsten Te Rito

on her new music video for ‘Te Kaitiaki (Tangaroa e)’

Kirsten Te Rito's new music video for ‘Te Kaitiaki (Tangaroa e)’ was released in May 2021. The music video shows the narrative of Te Kaitiaki, the illustrati...

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Taonga Puoro Animations

Hine Raukatauri

Hine Raukatauri is the atua of the pūtōrino, a taonga pūoro (musical instrument) whose form comes from the Raukatauri moth. Hine Raukatauri loved her pūtōrin...

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Taonga Puoro Animations

Hine Mokemoke

Hine Mokemoke is the atua of the pūtātara, a taonga pūoro (musical instrument) made from conch shell. Once upon a time, Hine Mokemoke crept deep within the s...

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Taonga Puoro Animations

Hine Pū Te Hue

Hine Pū Te Hue is the atua of hue (gourd), which is used to create taonga pūoro (musical instruments) that have an amazing ability to heal both mind and soul...

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2024 SOUNZ Contemporary Award

Te Tohu Auaha

Entries are now open for the 2024 SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha. The purpose of the award is to recognize and reward creativity, excellence and in...

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Meet composer

Anna Coddington

 Please tell us about yourself and what you do.Kia ora. I'm a full-time songwriter/singer/producer/performer/guitarist/wannabe-drummer and sometime mentor/pu...

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Remembering

SOUNZ Virtual Concert

Waerenga-ā-Hika names the East Coast pā that government troops besieged in 1865. The defenders were adherents of the new Pai Mārire religion, which opposed B...

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Gillian Whitehead: Tribute to Richard Nunns

Kua hinga te tōtara o te wao nui a TāneAs a trumpet and flute player from a jazz and brass band background, and a teacher with an enquiring mind and thirst f...