He Karanga

Tracks:

1. Whirimako Black - "Karanga Tia" (Whirimako Black) (2.15)
Previously unreleased track based on the Mataatua proverb about the importance of communication for healing.

2. Moana & The Moahunters - "Kahu" (Traditional) (3:58)
From the album "Rua"), this traditional waiata was produced by New Zealand's favourite musical son, Neil Finn. Features a wide variety of koauau (Maori flute) performed by Richard Nunns.

3. Mahinarangi Tocker - "Kei Hea Koe?" (Mahinarangi Tocker) (3.42)
New track specially written by leading Maori recording artist for "He Karanga", the title translates simply as "Where Are You?".

4. Emma Paki - "System Virtue" (Emma Paki) (3.54)
Debut single released in 1994). System Virtue, produced by Jaz Coleman (producer of "Oceania") has become a "classic" in New Zealand.

5. Haunui - "Iho Ngaro" (Rapai TeHau/Andre Hedge) (3.57)
From the 4 track CD "Iho Ngaro", the title of this waiata translates as "severance of the umbilical chord" and is a call to Maori to discover their history, whakapapa and, ultimately, their Maori identity.

6. Mina Ripia - "Whakahihiko" (Ngahiwi Apanui) (3.15)
From the compilation album "He Pounamu", "Whakahihiko" strictly translates as "electrifying the body and soul" (with positive engergy).

7. Big Belly Woman - "Whakaroko Mai" (Mahina-Ina Kaui/Karen Browne) (3.57)
From the album "Dance With The Wind: Te Karakia", "Whakaroko Mai" is about placing personal differences aside when you separate from your partner so that your children can receive full nuturing and positivity from both of the parents.

8. Toni Huata - "Oho Mai Koe" (Toni Huata/Adrian Wagner/Ngahuia Tawhai) (4.03)
From the album "Te Maori E", the title means "Arise My Spirit" and reflects the hopes and dreams for Maaori people to open the doors of the loving heart.

9. Ariana Tiako - "Whaea" (Ariana Tikao) (3.45)
A new single "Whaea" (Mother) celebrates motherhood and the mana of Maori women.

10. Wai - "Matauranga" (Mina Ripia/Maaka McGregor) (3.34)
From the album "Wai 100%"), "Matauranga" is about the importance of knowledge as a key to opening the door to your future and achieving your dreams.

11. Teariki - "Tangata" (Karl & Vicki Teariki) (4.18)
From the compilation "Tangiora 2", this waiata is a call embracing Nga Tangata (People) of Moana Nui a Kiwa (the Pacific).

12. Hinemoana Baker - "Hine E Hine" (Princess Te Rangi Pai) (2.03)
A beautiful rendition of Aotearoa's most famous Maori hymn (recorded on over 40 different Maori albums).