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unusual facts about Māori music


Māori music

Some of the smaller wind instruments were also sung into, and the sound of the poi (raupo ball swung on the end of a flax cord) provided a rhythmic accompaniment to waiata poi.



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Jayrem Records

In place of these sounds, Jayrem's repertoire extended into Urban Pasifika and Māori music, as well as folk/roots and reggae.

Mita Mohi

He was recognised for his commitment to the martial art Mau rākau at the 2012 National Waiata Māori Music Awards, where he received the Keeper of Traditions Award.