Sound Recording, New Zealand
Description
Male Maori informant, recorded in Gisborne, New Zealand; talks about a female tribal composer, black magic, Maori laments, oral tradition, songs and singing competitions, Maori language, types of song and occasions when they are sung, singing style, learning songs. [Tr. 1] Male continues to talk about Maori song and singing, terminology relating to music/song, Maori hospitality, challenges; the haka and use of words and actions; informant's own experience of learning the haka; the Gospel and the decline of black magic; Maori lullabies; names four kinds of Maori song; beliefs relating to the planting of crops; traditional method of planting; tells a story of a fishing trip and a charm spoken to bring on a storm. [Tr. 1] Continues on tape LAVC/SRE/A662r. 3 of 5.
Metadata
| Identifier | gctw392x |
| IRN | 414712 |
| Class Mark | LAVC/SRE/A661r |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/gctw392x |
| Collection(s) | Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture |
| Category | Archive |
| Parent Record | Audiotape Sound Recordings |
| Creator(s) | Dunn, Ginette |
| Date | [1973] |
| Size and Medium | 1 x 12.7cm open reel spool, Duration: 103' 41". |