PAO PAO PAO

The World of Maori Music – Te Ara Puoro. The three-hour extravaganza will provide a musical and visual feast for the mind, body and soul.

Date	Venue	City	Country	Duration
7:00pm, Fri 2 Nov 2007	Wellington Town Hall	Wellington	NZ

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Recently returned from acclaimed performances in Russia, Moana and The Tribe lead a line-up of top Maori musicians. The acts include the haunting sounds of taonga puoro (traditional Maori music) from Te Aratoi, jazz and blues from the sensuous Whirimako Black and hip hop with Maori flavours from 4 Corners who have been wowing audiences in Asia.

It’s a rare opportunity to see international-class acts performing in one show. Come and experience the vibrant world of Te Ara Puoro – the World of Maori Music.

Read the press release: [[noticeboard/world-class_maori_musicians]]

PAO PAO PAO line-up has been announced!

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Moana & The Tribe

Fresh from wowing audiences in Russia with their stunning combination of beautiful vocals and kapa haka, Moana and The Tribe are the headline act for PAO PAO PAO. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/moana_maniapoto" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Whirimako Black

Quite simply one of New Zealand’s most loved musicians, she has built up a loyal jazz, blues and Maori fan base with her sublime reo Maori and English songs. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/whirimako_black" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Te Aratoi - Riki and Rewi

Riki Bennett (Te Arawa, Ngati Porou) and Rewi Spraggon (Ngati Hine) are leading exponents of the ancient art of taonga puoro or traditional Maori music. - [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/te_aratoi" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Toni Huata

Be prepared to be spell-bound by Toni’s complete performance with outstanding vocals, fabulous costumes and dance elements. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/toni_huata" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Ngatai Huata

An original member of the fabulous Black Katz Band, Ngatai has trail-blazed kaupapa music in Aotearoa since the early 1980s. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/ngatai_huata" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Pacific Curls

This high-energy female trio present an eclectic and progressive mix of world roots music with Maori, Pacific and Celtic influences. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/pacific_curls" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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4 Corners

4 Corners blend all the elements of hip hop like mceeing, deejaying and rapping with their taha Maori to create fresh urban music. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/4_corners" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Zero T

This Gisborne-based group has caused a stir in the New Zealand music industry ever since they burst on to the Top 40 music charts with their single ‘Cruzin’. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/zero_t" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

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Torotoro

This modern Maori and Pacific dance crew fuse ancient and modern Polynesian performing arts to create a precise performance. [[link url="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/profiles/torotoro" title="Read full profile..." target="_new"]]

Tickets are available from Ticketek now!

Book Online

Visit [[link url="http://www.ticketek.co.nz" title="http://www.ticketek.co.nz" target="_new"]] or follow this [[link url="http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=PAOPAO07&searchId=dee5560d-cb35-4c34-af86-5c5564ac09a3" title="link." target="_new"]]

Book by Telephone

Auckland and Wellington, phone 0800 TICKETEK. For all other centres, please check the Ticketek [[link url="http://www.ticketek.co.nz" title="website." target="_new"]]

Ticket Prices:

FREE - Under 3 years
$15.00 - 3-12 years, students with ID, kaumatua (seniors)
$30.00 - Premium adult seats
Group discounts are available
Transaction fees may apply

Important Information

Show begins at 7pm - doors open at 6pm.

About PAO PAO PAO

Renowned composer Hirini Melbourne always believed that Maori music and instruments should be celebrated in its widest possible scope. For three years from 2002 to 2004, the University of Waikato hosted PAO PAO PAO, a spectacular celebration of Maori music and performance. In 2007, this will be the third year for the event to be hosted in Wellington.

PAO PAO PAO is proudly sponsored by:
[[link url="http://www.tpk.govt.nz" title="Te Puni Kokiri" target="_new"]]
[[link url="http://www.auahikore.co.nz" title="Auahi Kore" target="_new"]]
[[link url="http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/" title="New Zealand Music Commission" target="_new"]]
[[link url="http://wcc.govt.nz" title="Wellington City Council" target="_new"]]
[[link url="http://www.mwa.govt.nz/" title="Ministry of Women's Affairs" target="_new"]]
[[link url="http://tetaurawhiri.govt.nz" title="Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori" target="_new"]] Maori Language Commission
[[link url="http://www.creativenz.govt.nz" title="Te Waka Toi" target="_new"]] The Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand
[[link url="http://www.alac.org.nz/" title="ALAC" target="_new"]] Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand
[[link url="http://www.apra.co.nz" title="APRA" target="_new"]] Australasian Performing Right Association - New Zealand

This event is presented by [[Puatatangi]].

Download the PAO PAO PAO electronic flyer & artist profiles

[[file "PAO PAO PAO Flyer"]]
[[file "PAO PAO PAO Artist Profiles"]]

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