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Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat.

Overview

With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.

  1. Rawiri Paratene

    Writer

  2. Merata Mita

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Hone Kaa

    Narrator

  2. Hirini Melbourne

    Self

  3. Kath Hemi

    Self

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
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