• James Webster interviewing Tāmihana Kātene

  • Nov 23 2023
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

James Webster interviewing Tāmihana Kātene

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Oro Rua, James engages in a rich conversation with Ringa Toi Tāmihana Kātene, delving into Tāmihana's profound love for Te ao Māori and exploring the unique approach he brings to his taonga pūoro practice. With a heartfelt appreciation for te reo and its tīkanga, Tāmihana generously shares his personal journey, focusing on his quest to find traditional mediums for the transmission of tūpuna kōrero, including karakia and mōteatea.

    Tāmihana illuminates how this exploration has significantly influenced his path, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that the kaupapa of taonga pūoro is not only preserved but actively carried forward to reach our tamariki and mokopuna. He highlights the traditional practices of haka, mōteatea, and karakia as vital conduits for passing on this cultural treasure to future generations.

    Join us in this insightful episode as we uncover the passion, dedication, and traditional wisdom that Tāmihana brings to the world of taonga pūoro, bridging the past and the future through the rhythmic threads of haka, the soulful notes of mōteatea, and the sacred echoes of karakia.

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