This is a collection of the waiata (folk songs) of Maori: http://www.folksong.org.nz/waiata.html
Consider also playing some titi torea, Māori stick games.
This is one of the late Hirini Melbourne's nature songs. More info on Hirini Melbourne here:
http://folksong.org.nz/tihore/index.html#HirKoromiko
Perfect piece to add ostinato; listen for the stick on the backing track.
About halfway down you will find the song, under resources:
http://artsonline2.tki.org.nz/resources/units/music_units/into_music_1/singing/koromiko.php
Koromiko, Karaka, Ti Kouka Lowland Hebe,
Karaka, Cabbage Tree
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Tarata, Ngaio, Totara Lemonwood, Mousehole tree, Totara
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Titiro ki nga puawai Look at the flowers
Titiro ki nga rau Look at the leaves
He rereke tenei i tena There’s a difference between this one and that one
He rereke, he rereke They are different, all different
He rereke, he rereke All unusual, all unique
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Tarata, Ngaio, Totara Lemonwood, Mousehole tree, Totara
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Nga rakau o te ngahere The trees of the forest
Titiro ki nga puawai Look at the flowers
Titiro ki nga rau Look at the leaves
He rereke tenei i tena There’s a difference between this one and that one
He rereke, he rereke They are different, all different
He rereke, he rereke All unusual, all unique
I do a Maori unit with my 5th graders. We use poi balls, rhythm sticks, and make our own haka dances. I will definitely use this post for some new ideas when I do the unit again this year. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDo you know Paki Paki? I learned it from a Maori tribe member. It will be coming out in my book later this year. I am so glad you celebrate the culture and spirit of the Maori people; they are lovely and what a beautiful, rich culture!
DeleteI don't know Paki Paki, but I'll keep an eye out for your book later this year!
DeleteThanks, Sandra! I'll put a post on it as we get closer to publication... worked with Brent Holl (editor) for two hours last night on it. We've got a great start and I really like some of the supplemental features we are going to include; lyric slides, videos of some of the clapping games, etc.! It will be a good resource, I hope.
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