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Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and is reflective of the emotional depths of a Māori world view. Its vast richness is yet to be fully understood. 

In these eleven episodes, over three series, hosted by Crystal Edwards, we hold conversations with some of the world’s leading experts on mōteatea and ask them: What does mōteatea mean to you? Traditionally, why were they composed, and how have they changed? Who are some key composers of mōteatea and how have they influenced your music?

Mōteatea is a centuries-old tradition of chanted song-poetry; a great literary and musical art form that expresses the powerful portrayal of storytelling and is reflective of the emotional depths of a Māori world view. Its vast richness is yet to be fully understood. 

In these eleven episodes, over three series, hosted by Crystal Edwards, we hold conversations with some of the world’s leading experts on mōteatea and ask them: What does mōteatea mean to you? Traditionally, why were they composed, and how have they changed? Who are some key composers of mōteatea and how have they influenced your music?

Neville Hall is a finalist for the 2022 SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha for the work ‘more full of flames and voices’ for clarinet, accordion and cello. We caught up with Neville to find out more about the piece.

Ariana Tikao and Philip Brownlee are finalists for the 2022 SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha for the work ‘Manaaki’ for taonga puoro and string quartet. We caught up with Ariana & Phil to find out more about the piece.

Join host Crystal Edwards (aka Kiino Krystal) and our three special guests — Tina Cross, Taisha Tari and Ainslie Allen — as they share their inspiring journeys and experiences throughout their music careers as versatile artists in the Aotearoa music industry

Join host Crystal Edwards (aka Kiino Krystal) and our three special guests — Tina Cross, Taisha Tari and Ainslie Allen — as they share their inspiring journeys and experiences throughout their music careers as versatile artists in the Aotearoa music industry

Join host Crystal Edwards (aka Kiino Krystal) and our three special guests — Pere Wihongi (aka Pai Pere), Mistee K and Tīpene Harmer — as they share their inspiring journeys and experiences throughout their music careers as independent artists in the Aotearoa music industry.