Work
Ka Aro Au (Cuba St Song)
for mixed voice choir(s) with guitar accompaniment
About
Hinemoana Baker wrote the lyrics for a haka/waiata that names the mountains, iwi and hapū who occupied Te Aro Pā, in central Wellington and those who are still mana whenua today. Set to music by Julian Raphael the song was first performed by several Wellington choirs at the opening of the CubaDupa Festival in 2015, celebrating the history, diversity and energy of Cuba Street.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by CubaDupa Festival (Creative Capital Trust)
Difficulty note
Suitable for community and secondary school choirs.
Text note
Lyrics by Hinemoana Baker
Performance history
28 Mar 2015: Performed by Wellington Community Choir and guest choirs, at the Swan Lane Car Park, Cuba St, Wellington, New Zealand.