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The Drum
46 minMovie
Documentary
"Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat."
With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.
Directed by Merata Mita
Written by: Merata Mita, Rawiri Paratene
Produced by: Caterina De Nave, Rawiri Paratene
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