Category Archives: music

a feast and a song

Posted on Monday 21 April 2008 by cherylcolan
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Back during NaVloPoMo, I made several posts about Kanohi ki te Kanohi (Face to Face), the Maori performing arts group I spent time with in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Well guess what?! They’re here! Right here in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Aotearoa, culture, language, life, Maori, music, New Zealand, video, videobloggingweek2008 | 8 Comments

iSight Karaoke: Evil Is Boring

Posted on Tuesday 19 February 2008 by cherylcolan
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I made this for MissBHavens, because she made one for me. The music is pure Chris Chandler, troubadour, and my hero. In fact, I’m only posting this to my web site because it might encourage someone who doesn’t know of … Continue reading →

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Entrance

Posted on Monday 10 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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This video was recorded on June 28, 2006. It features a wonderful Maori performance group, and I’m kicking myself that I can’t remember their name. The leader, Dave, who is blowing the conch shell and isn’t wearing traditional dress, gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Aotearoa, art, culture, Kapa Haka, language, life, Maori, music, New Zealand, performance, Puniho Pa, travel, vlog | 1 Comment

Aboriginal Welcome Song

Posted on Monday 9 July 2007 by cherylcolan
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I met Joe Gala in Australia in 2004 and again in 2005. I am very proud to call this man my friend. I blogged about him the day I met him, and had a lot to say. Here he’s performing … Continue reading →

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A Maori Welcome

Posted on Tuesday 3 July 2007 by cherylcolan
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Last night I was delving into the past via David Howell Studios when I came across this video. The beauty of the words accompanying the post reminded me of my first welcome to Rangiatea, a Maori language immersion school in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aotearoa, culture, indigenous, language, Maori, music, New Zealand, performance, vlog | 4 Comments