Work
A Bush Song (from ‘Maoriland’)
for voice and piano
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About
One of six songs from Alice Mackay's 'Maoriland' cycle (see also, 'Te whenua kura' and 'The Grey Ship'), which shows a particular empathy for the plight of Maori. 'A Bush Song' is a benign song, imitating bellbird and tui calls.
Text note
Words by Jessie Mackay (1864 – 1938)