The Drum
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Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat.
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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.
Runtime
0h 46m
Origin Country
New Zealand
Original Language
English
Original Title
Te Pahū
Status
Released
Production Countries
- New Zealand
Spoken Languages
- English
- (Maori)
Production Companies
- no logo available
Rangipai Productions
New Zealand
- no logo available
Ora digital
New Zealand
