27 Jan 2023

Preparing for Te Matatini

From Three to Seven, 4:00 pm on 27 January 2023
Hātea Kapa Haka members

Hātea Kapa Haka's album Waiora Photo: Hātea Kapa Haka

Head and shoulders photo of David Tapene

Hātea Kapa Haka master choral arranger Dave Tapene Photo: Supplied

David Tapene is choral master arranger for Hātea Kapa Haka, based in Whangarei.

Bryan talks with David about the group and their preparations for performing at Te Matatini. The kapa haka festival takes place in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, from 22-25 February.

 

Music details:

Piripi COPE arr David Tapene: Ngā Puawai O Ngāpuhi - Hātea Kapa Haka
Nātana TAKURUA: Tai Timu Tai Pari - Hātea Kapa Haka