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NEW ZEALAND
FOLK * SONG W E B S I T E |
Waiata
Popularity of each Maori Song |
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Here are the approximate number of visitors per month to each song in 2007.
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Visitors |
Description |
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Rangi |
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7200
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Ka Mate | ancient haka | ancient |
1600-99
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3600
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Pokarekare Ana | love song | near Hokianga |
1914
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1800
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Poi-E | 1984 hit song | Pewhairangi, Ngoi |
1982
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1430
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E Ihowa Atua | National Anthem | Smith, Hon. H.T. |
1983
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God of Nations | |
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1400
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Paikea | the whale rider | xx |
xx
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1350
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Haere Mai | Welcome, several versions | xx |
xx
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1350
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E Papa Waiari | stick game | xx |
xx
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1200
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Po Atarau | Now is the Hour | Kaihau, Maewa |
1920
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Swiss Cradle Song | |
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1200
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Now is the Hour | Maori farewell song | Kaihau, Maewa |
1935
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Po Atarau | |
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1200
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Kapa o Pango | new All Black haka | Lardelli, Derek |
2005
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Rauamoko | |
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1160
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E Ipo | love song | Pewhairangi, Ngoi |
1983
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unknown Indo.n tune | |
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1100
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Ten Guitars | urban anthem | Mills, Gordon | |
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1100
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Hine E Hine | lullaby | Te Rangi Pai, Princess |
1907
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730
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Maori Battalion | march to victory | Amohau, Anaia |
1940
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Washington & Lee Rag | |
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690
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Whakaaria Mai | hymn | xx |
xx
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How Great Thou Art | |
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640
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Hoki/Tomo Mai | for returning soldiers | Waitoa, Henare |
1946
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Goldmine in the Sky | |
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560
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Akoako o te Rangi | love song | Kaihau, Maewa |
1918
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540
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Toia Mai | haka powhiri | ancient |
1500-99
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520
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Terina | Te Rina | Taurima, Tommy |
1974
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Marina, Aqua Marina | |
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520
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Tutira Mai Nga Iwi | Stand together! | Huata, Wi |
1950-59
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510
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E Te Hokowhitu A Tü | for departing soldiers | Ngawai, Tuini |
1940
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In the Mood | |
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510
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Hoea Rä Te Waka Nei | supporting WWI soldiers | Tomoana, Paraire |
1917
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500
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Tihore mai | children's song | Melbourne, Hirini |
1970-79
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470
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Karangatia Rä | waiata a ringa | Ngata, Apirana |
1919
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460
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E Pari Ra | lament | Tomoana, Pariare |
1918
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460
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He Püru Taitama | a young bull | Tahiwi. Kingi |
1910-15
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450
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Kotahitanga | disco beat | Mohi, Hinewehi |
1999
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430
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E Te Iwi E | pride in achievements | Whakarewarewa Sch. |
1943
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400
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A Pukeko in a Punga Tree | Maori Christmas | Ihaka, Kingi |
1981
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Partridge in a Pear Tree | |
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400
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Everything is Ka Pai | feel-good pop song | Freedman, Sam |
1952
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390
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Te Hokinga Mai | return of taonga | Cooper, Te Taite |
1986
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390
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Blue Smoke | memories of home | Karaitiana, Ruru |
1940
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390
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Oh Mum | migration to Australia | Teka, Prince Tui |
1968-73
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B. Laban's Indo.n tune | |
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390
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Kohu Auahi | Blue Smoke | Karaitiana, Ruru |
1940
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380
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Arohaina Mai | WW2 farewell song | Ngawai, Tuini |
1940
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Love Walked In | |
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380
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He Putiputi Koe/Pae | you are my flower | Ngata, Apirana |
1926
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Flower from an Old Bouquet | |
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380
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Te Kirimi | dairy farm prosperity | Ngata, Apirana |
1926
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350
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E To Matou Matua | The Lord's Prayer | Williams, Rev. William |
1835
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350
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Kotiro Maori | Rongomaiwahine | Tommy Taurima |
xx
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350
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Me He Manu Rere | separated lovers | xx |
1920-29
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340
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Pania of the Reef | romantic legend | Freedman, Sam |
1960-65
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330
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Pürerehua | lullaby | Melbourne, Hirini |
1970-79
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330
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Battle of the Waikato | taunting the British | Merito, Gerry |
1967
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Battle of New Orleans | |
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320
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E Pa To Hau | lament for stolen land | Rangimoana |
1865
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310
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Ho-ki Hoki | WW1 waiata a tangi | Tomoana, Paraire |
1918
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300
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E Tu, Stand Proud | rap protest | Hapeta, Dean |
1988
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290
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Tama Ngakau Marie | funeral hymn | |
xx
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290
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My Old Man's an All Black | protest with humour | Merito, Gerry |
1960
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My Old Man's a Dustman | |
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280
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Poropeihana | protesting prohibition | Kaiwai, Tamati |
1927
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280
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Rona | the woman in the moon | Chch TTC Students |
1972
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270
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Tahi Nei Taru Kino | love song | Tomoana, Paraire |
xx
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260
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Au, E Ihu | soldiers' favorite old hymn | Anglican hymnal |
xx
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250
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E Minaka Ana | pride in Maori language | Papa, Pania |
1995
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Something Stupid | |
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240
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E I A I E | hold on to your inheritance | Melbourne, Hirini |
1970-75
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240
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Tarakihi | locust dream song | Ngati Maniopoto |
1600-99
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230
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Hurihuri | stick game | |
xx
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220
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Hoea Hoea Ra | encouraging WW2 workers | Ngati Poneke ? |
1940
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220 |
Ara! Ka Titiro | courting song | Reedy, Arnold |
1965
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220
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Tipirere | WW1 march | Ngata, Apirana? |
1914
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Long Way to Tipperary | |
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200
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E Toru Nga Mea | communal hymn | xx |
xx
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200
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Rimurimu | lament | xx |
xx
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200
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Te Piriti | bridge between cultures | Tait, George |
1956
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Il Silencio | |
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190
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Mäku e Mihi | Volcanics good wishes | Ratana, Robert |
1975-79
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190
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Märie Te Pö | carol "Silent Night" | xx |
xx
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180
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Po! Po! | kumara origins | Te Pakaru, Enoka |
1600-99
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170
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Nau mai, Piki mai | xx | xx |
xx
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170
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Te Kiri Ngutu | Old Ngati Porou haka | Nihoniho, Tuta |
1870-79
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160
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E Te Tamaiti | old hymn | xx |
xx
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160
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Uhi Tai | army haka | Brown, Tawhiwhi |
1972
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160
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Moe Mai Ra | Brahms lullaby | Tahiwi. Kingi |
1965
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Suo Gan | |
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150
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Te Ope Tuatahi | WWI anthem | Ngata, Apirana |
1916
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150
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Wharikihia | APRA award winner | Apanui, Ngahiwi |
2002
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140
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He Wawata | lament for a lost daughter | xx |
1950-59
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140
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Hoea Rä Nga Waka | support for land march | Katene-Horvarth, Dovey |
1973
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140
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Tenei Matou | concert party introduction | |
1990-99
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120
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Moe Moe Mai Ra | Suo Gan lullaby | Simon, Morvin |
xx
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110
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Matangi | steamship journeys | Rangi, Wharetini |
1924
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100
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Ma Wai Ra | who will be responsible? | Te Owai, Henare |
1933
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90
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Koutou Katoa Ra | xx | xx |
xx
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80
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I Runga Nga Puke | WW1 waiata a ringa | Tomoana, Paraire |
1915
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60
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Mihi Mai Ra | lets live together in love | xx |
1960-65
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Brahams Lullaby | |
Published on web June 2007