Whakanuia! Matariki ki Taupō
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Matariki ki Taupō
Celebrate Matariki in Taupō district at Whakanuia! An intimate evening of kapa haka and performing arts featuring Ngā Taikura ō Tūwharetoa, special guest Whirimako Black, and much more.
Ngā Taikura ō Tūwharetoa are the local kaumatua (elders) kapa haka group. They perform annually at Te Papa in Wellington as part of a nationwide Matariki celebration. This year, they’re performing in their hometown so you can enjoy and celebrate the beauty and energy of our kaumatua at home during Matariki.
They will be supported by one of Aotearoa’s most distinctive soul and jazz artist Whirimako Black. Whirimako has been awarded Best Māori Album, Best Jazz Album, a Silver Scroll for Best Māori Composition, and in 2006 was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori music. Whirimako’s career spans eight albums across te Reo Māori and English, recording everything from covers of jazz standards, U2 and Stevie Wonder to Ngāi Tūhoe waiata and her own compositions, all in her signature, velvety smooth style.
Local kapa haka group Te Ahi Tipua, female performing art group Tupono Collective, and Matariki kōrero and Kaupapa will kick-off the afternoon’s entertainment.