The Drum

The Drum

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"Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat."

Overview

With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Rangipai Productions Ora digital
Production Countries
New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English Maori

Quick Facts

Original Title Te Pahū
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Hone Kaa
Hone Kaa

Narrator

Hirini Melbourne
Hirini Melbourne

Self

Kath Hemi
Kath Hemi

Self

Key Crew

Rawiri Paratene
Writer
Rawiri Paratene
Producer
Merata Mita
Director
Caterina De Nave
Executive Producer
Merata Mita
Writer

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