Moana Acoustic Album (2010)

Newest Album: Acoustic (2010)





A New Release of Moana’s favourite Maori songs

Track Listing:

1.	Taonga puoro
2.	Te Kohu
3.	Calling You
4.	Rua Kenana
5.	Ancestors
6.	Poropeihana
7.	Te Po
8.	Hine te Iwaiwa
9.	Te Ha
10.	Kahu

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Moana's song "Manawa tahi" has been released on the album Sounds from Globalistan

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Haka Performer:Te Hira Paenga

Lead Singer:Moana Maniapoto

Backing Vocalist:Trina Maniapoto

Backing Vocalist:Amiria Reriti

Lead Guitarist:Cadzow Cossar

Official Website, Tour dates and Blog:
http://moananz.com/

SOUND SAMPLES: 1. TIHORE MAI download sample mp3 (2.15 mb)

	2. TAHI ‘proving the beats were there all along…’, TAHI fuses traditional Maori instruments, haka slaps, claps and chanting into a powerful call for unity. » download sample mp3 (854 kb)
	3. TREATY ‘…won’t go away.’ A political anthem that challenges those who refuse to engage in discussions about Maori sovereignty. The actual articles of the Treaty are presented in a haka form, supported by hip-hop artist Bennett Pomana. » download sample mp3 (897 kb)
	4. AEIOU Promoting the correct pronunciation of the Maori language by using the Maori vowel sounds as a hookline, AEIOU is accompanied by a wonderful music video featuring rarely seen archival footage. » download sample mp3 (1.76 mb)
	5. KAHU Produced by Neil Finn. Kahu is based on a traditional chant which uses the soaring flight of the hawk and native eagle as a metaphor for the attainment of dreams. Richard Nunns plays an array of beautiful traditional Maori instruments. » download sample mp3 (744 kb)
	6. MOKO This spoken word song makes the clear distinction between traditional Maori moko, and the simple tattoo. It explains the meaning behind the patterns and the ritual associated with the practice. » download sample mp3 (873 kb)
	7. ANCESTORS A full-blown haka accompanies the haunting putorino. ANCESTORS calls for the reclaimation of original, Maori placenames of mountains, rivers, lakes and valleys – names which were repalced during colonisation. » download sample mp3 (847 kb)
	8. HINE A tribute to Maori women based on an ancient proverb extolling the virtues of Hine Titama, Goddess of Dawn. » download sample mp3 (861 kb)