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Various Artists: Tuwhare | |
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Tuwhare is a stunning collection of Hone Tuwhare's poems set to contemporary original music written by some of New Zealand's top musicians. Toi Maori invited musician Charlotte Yates to produce the compilation album that features the likes of Goldenhorse, Hinemoana Baker,Graham Brazier, Whirimako Black, Dean Hapeta, Don McGlashan, Hone Hurihanganui, Strawpeople, Dallas Tamaira, Mahinarangi Tocker, Wai and of course, Charlotte Yates. Hone Tuwhare is the first Maori poet to have published his work in English, with 'No Ordinary Sun' published in 1964. His writing has been celebrated with numerous accolades ranging from an honorary doctorate,courtesy of the University of Otago, to receiving one of the inaugural Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement in 2003. Hone Tuwhare is among ten of New Zealand's greatest living artists and was named as an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Icon Artist in 2003.The project was produced by Charlotte Yates, who previously produced a compilation album of James K. Baxter's poetry set to contemporary music, which was released in 2000. 12 page booklet has poems and photos. 1. Goldenhorse - O Africa 2. Strawpeople - Covetous 3. Dallas Tamaira - We, who live In Darkness 4. Don McGlashan - Rain 5. Hinemoana Baker - Where Shall I Wander 6. Charlotte Yates - Mad 7. Whirimako Black - Spring Song 8, Te Kupu - Speak To Me, Brother 9. Graham Brazier - Friend 10. Wai - On A Theme By Hone Taiapa 11. Hone Hurihanganui - Papa-tu-a-nuku(Earth Mother) 12. Mahinarangi Tocker - A Northland Heart-scape |
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