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These are the dates of the first Maori involment with a song. Be warned that some of the dates are approximate.

But we can see the trends;- pre-European, 19th century land theft, World War One, rural songs, World War Two, post-war urban migration, bonding urban groups together, city dwellers reclaiming land and language.

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Year

Title

Description

Song-writer

Rangi

1400-99    Toia Mai draw the visitors in ancient
1500-99 Ka Mate the strong leader ancient
1500-99 Paikea the whale rider Ngati Porou
1600-99 Tarakihi locust dream chant Ngati Maniopoto
1600-99 Po! Po! kumara origins Te Pakaru, Enoka
1835 E To Matou Matua The Lord's Prayer Williams, Rev. William
1865 E Pa To Hau lament for stolen land Rangimoana
1870-79 Te Kiri Ngutu anger at land seizure Nihoniho, Tuta
1883 E Ihowa Atua National Anthem Smith, Hon. H.T.
1905 Pakete Whero red kerchief love affair Papakura, Guide Bella
1907 Hine E Hine lullaby Te Rangi Pai, Princess
1910-15 He Püru Taitama a young bull Tahiwi, Kingi
1914 Pokarekare Ana WW1 love song from near Hokianga?
1914 Tipirere WW1 march Ngata, Apirana? Long Way to Tipperary
1915 I Runga Nga Puke WW1 waiata a ringa Tomoana, Paraire
1916 Te Ope Tuatahi WWI anthem Ngata, Apirana
1917 Hoea Rä Te Waka Nei supporting WWI soldiers Ngati Poneke?
1918 Akoako o te Rangi love song Kaihu, Maewa
1918 Ho-ki Hoki WW1 waiata a tangi Tomoana, Paraire
1918 E Pari Ra lament Tomoana, Pariare
1919 Karangatia Rä waiata a ringa Ngata, Apirana
1919 Kia ora ra koutou in Te Ao Hou Ngata, Apirana
1920 Po Atarau Now is the Hour Kaihou, Maewa Swiss Cradle Song
1920-29 Me He Manu Rere separated lovers xx
1924 Matangi steamship journeys Rangi, Wharetini
1926 He Putiputi Koe/Pae you are my flower Ngata, Apirana Flr from an Old Bouquet
1926 Te Kirimi the cream song Ngata, Apirana
1927 Poropeihana protesting prohibition Kaiwai, Tamati
1933 Ma Wai Ra who will be responsible Te Owai, Henare
1935 Now is the Hour Maori farewell song Kaihu, Maewa Po Atarau
1939 Te Wai O Whanganui river rights Whanarere, Ope You are my Sunshine (?)
1940 Maori Battalion march to victory Amohau, Anaia Washington & Lee Rag
1940 Kohu Auahi Blue Smoke Karaitiana, Ruru
1940 Arohaina Mai WW2 farewell song Ngawai, Tuini Love Walked In
1940 E Te Hokowhitu A Tü for departing soldiers Ngawai, Tuini In the Mood
1940 Hoea Hoea Ra encouraging WW2 workers Tomoana, Paraire
1942 Pa Mai Te Reo Aroha xx from near Hastings Bless 'em All
1943 E Te Iwi E pride in achievements Whakarewarewa Sch.
1946 Hoki/Tomo Mai welcoming WW2 survivors Waitoa, Henare Goldmine in the Sky
1950-59 Tutira Mai Nga Iwi Stand together! Huata, Wi
1950-59 He Wawata lament for a lost daughter xx
1952 Everything is Ka Pai feel-good pop song Freedman, Sam
1956 Te Piriti bridge between cultures Tait, George Il Silencio
1957 Utaina Mai Ngä Waka waiata pöwhiri xx
1960 Nga Waka unity of urban migrants Ihaka, Kingi
1960 My Old Man's an All Black protest with humour Merito, Gerry My Old Man's a Dustman
1960-65 Pania of the Reef romantic legend Freedman, Sam
1960-65 Mihi Mai Ra lets live together in love xx
1965 Ara! Ka Titiro courting song Reedy, Arnold
1967 Battle of the Waikato taunting the British Merito, Gerry Battle of New Orleans
1965 Moe Mai Ra lullaby Tahiwi. Kingi Brahams Lullaby
1967 Ten Guitars urban anthem Mills, Gordon
1968-73 Oh Mum Tui Teka in Australia Laban, B
1970-79 Pürerehua lullaby Melbourne, Hirini
1970-79 Tihore mai children's song Melbourne, Hirini
1972 Uhi Tai army haka Brown, Tawhiwhi
1972 Rona the woman in the moon Chch TTC Students
1973 Hoea Rä Nga Waka support for land march Katene-Horvarth, Dovey
1974 Terina blessing for grandaughter Taurima, Tommy Marina, Aqua Marina
1975 Ehara I Te Mea xx xx
1975-79 Mäku e Mihi Volcanics good wishes Ratana, Robert
1978 E I A I E hold on to your inheritance     Melbourne, Hirini
1981 A Pukeko in a Punga Tree    Maori Christmas Ihaka, Kingi Partridge in a Pear Tree
1982 Poi-E 1984 hit song Pewhairangi, Ngoi
1983 E Ipo love song Pewhairangi, Ngoi an Indonesian tune
1986 Te Hokinga Mai return of taonga Cooper, Te Taite
1988 E Tu, Stand Proud rap protest Hapeta, Dean
1990-99 Tenei Matou concert party introduction xx
1995 E Minaka Ana pride in Maori language Papa, Pania Something Stupid
1999 Kotahitanga disco beat Mohi, Hinewehi
2002 Wharikihia APRA award winner Apanui, Ngahiwi
2005 Kapa o Pango new All Black haka Lardelli, Derek Rauamoko
xx Au, E Ihu WW2 soldiers' hymn Anglican hymnal
xx Papaki Mai xx Freedman, Sam
xx Moe Moe Mai Ra Suo Gan lullaby Simon, Morvin Suo Gan
xx Tahi Nei Taru Kino love song Tomoana, Paraire
xx E Papa Waiari stick game xx
xx E Rere Taku Poi poi xx
xx E Te Ariki hymn xx
xx E Te Tamaiti old hymn xx
xx E Toru Nga Mea communal hymn xx
xx He Powhiri chant of welcome xx
xx Haere Mai Welcome, several versions xx
xx Kotiro Maori seducing Rongomaiwahine xx
xx Koutou Katoa Ra xx xx
xx Ko Nga Waka army haka xx
xx Märie Te Pö carol "Silent Night" xx
xx Manini Waka army haka xx
xx Poroporoaki a farewell blessing xx
xx Rimurimu lament for dead daughter xx
xx Whakaaria Mai hymn xx
xx Karanga women's welcome chant xx
xx Hurihuri stick game xx
xx Tama Ngakau Marie funeral hymn xx
xx Nau mai, Piki mai xx xx
xx Whati Whati To Hope swing your hips in welcome xx

Published on web June 2007