Āiotanga by Kirsten Te Rito
Āiotanga is the sophomore Te reo Māori album release from Kirsten Te Rito.
“I really wanted to showcase the māori language in amongst our style of music, with fat beats, lush vocals, samples and synths”.
The songs range widely in topic. Taonga Māpuna was based on the whakataukī;
“taku hei piripiri, taku hei mokimoki, taku hei tāwhiri, taku kati taramea”
and speaks of the bond between mother and child, finding inspiration from the love she has for her own two sons.
Tracklist
| 1. | He Āiotanga | 3:34 |
| 2. | Te Aroha | 3:06 |
| 3. | Taonga Māpuna | 3:07 |
| 4. | Aotearoa | 3:47 |
| 5. | Wairangi | 4:02 |
| 6. | Te Rāwhiti | 3:52 |
| 7. | Wā | 3:36 |
| 8. | Kōrero I O Kōrero | 4:01 |
| 9. | Tamaiti Ngaro | 3:30 |
| 10. | Pahū | 5:20 |
| 11. | Me Tohu Ngā Tamariki | 3:34 |
Credits
Produced by James Illingworth and Kirsten Te Rito
License
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Kirsten Te Rito is a vocalist, songwriter and producer from Wellington, New Zealand.
Earthy beats, lush soundscapes and Kirsten's hypnotic melodies, take you on a sonic journey while showcasing the beautiful Māori language.
She has released two solo Māori language albums and her five track EP 'Te Kaitiaki' is due for release in April 2020.