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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Hone Kaa, Hirini Melbourne, Kath Hemi
Crew: Rawiri Paratene (Producer), Fred Renata (Camera Operator), Mike Huddlestone (Sound Recordist), Hirini Melbourne (Music Director), Catherine Madigan (Production Manager), Grant Atkinson (Camera Operator)
Country: New Zealand
Language: English,
Studio: Rangipai Productions, Ora digital
Runtime: 46 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1970
IMDb: 10
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