Transcript
This programme features highlights of a panel discussion and concert, in front of live audiences, chaired by Frankie Stevens. It was recorded in Wellington in December 2004 at the launch of the Te Papa Tongarewa Māori showbands online exhibition. Featured speakers are Rim D Paul, Hiria Moffat, Mahora Peters, Billy Peters and Solomon Pohatu. Sound recording by: Stu Clarke. The programme is edited, produced and presented by Piripi Walker. Thanks to Te Papa Tongarewa.
Tēnā koutou katoa e noho mai nā i ō koutou kāinga maha, i ngā pari kārangaranga o te motu. I'm Piripi Walker, and in the third and final of this series of programmes we'll hear highlights of a panel discussion and concert from a gathering of Māori showbands members, in front of live audiences. The discussion is chaired by Frankie Stevens, himself a member of various showbands and a well known solo performer. These events were recorded in Wellington in December 2004
We'll take time out during the panel discussion to hear some of the songs from an evening concert held at Te Papa on the same night.
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Rim D Paul there with a rendition of Ka tu au. You're listening to highlights of a panel discussion featuring Māori showbands members, recorded in front of a live audience in Wellington. The discussion is chaired by Frankie Stevens. This panel discussion and concert were recorded in Wellington at Te Papa, in December 2004.
Music details
'He Puru taitama' (Trad) Epi Shalfoon and the Melody Boys (Te Papa sourced recording)
'Guitar Boogie' (Arthur Smith) Billy Peters and Te Papa Concert Group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'Morning Dew' (DOBSON/ROSE) Billy and Mahora Peters and Te Papa Concert Group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'Ka ta au, I stand tall' (Rim D Paul) Rim D Paul, Te Papa Concert Group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'My Way (ANKA/FRANCOIS/REAUX) Rim D Paul, Te Papa Concert Group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'When the Saints go Marching In' (Trad) The Maori Volcanics and Te Papa Concert group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'Angel Smile' (composer unknown) Te Papa Concert Group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'Cab Driver' (The Mills Brothers) Hi Fives Te Papa Concert Group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'With Every Beat of Your Heart' (composer unknown) The Te Papa Concert group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
'Island in the Sun' (Harry Belafonte and Lord Burgess) The Te Papa Concert group, Te Papa Recording, Unreleased
All recordings used with permission.
