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CHAMBER MUSIC NZ
BIRD LIKE MEN Coming to Tūranga-nui-ā-Kiwa/Gisborne for the first time, Chamber Music New Zealand Presents Tararua - Bird Like Men – a multimedia performance that brings together taonga pūoro, waiata, karakia and pūrākau (story) with a strong southern Māori influence, partnered with the western instrumental elements of the cello and double bass. Drawing inspiration from Māori rock art depictions of bird people at the Maerewhenua site in Otago, whānau manuscripts of Tīkao and kōrero from Kāi Tahu Whānui, Bird Like Men is a contemplation on migration, travel, and the deeply embedded desire that draws us to return to our spiritual homelands. This multimedia performance brings together the artistry of Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly, Al Fraser and Phil Boniface with visual artist, Louise Pōtiki Bryant, weaving together sound worlds from both te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā. Tararua has recently been selected as a finalist for the Best Ensemble in the international Songlines Awards for world music traditions. TICKETS $16-$47.50
Available from premier.ticketek.co.nz
SAT 9 JULY | 7PM H Ebony Lamb
LAWSON FIELD THEATRE
