Ohaki by Ariana Tikao
This song was created for the multi-media show of the same name, based on the 'Ōhākī' or dying message of my ancestor Tamati Tikao, spoken to his whānau in 1885. The waiata uses some of Tamati's phrases and words, but I have added my own challenge to us all, to think about what legacy we will leave for our mokopuna. This version was produced by Paddy Free, and features the voice of the late Kukupa Tirikatene.
Tracklist
| 1. | Ohaki | 3:54 |
Credits
Written by Ariana Tikao, vocals and taonga puoro by Ariana Tikao. Produced by Paddy Free. Copyright 2010, Ariana Tikao and Paddy Free.
License
All rights reserved.
NZ's folk-world Maori songstress with three acclaimed albums, Whaea, Tuia & From Dust to Light.
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