Events

Matariki Workshop with Whirimako Black: Taonga puoro & traditional Maori song.

Date: 27 June at 5:00pm
Venue: Music Theatre
6 Symonds Street, CBD, Auckland
Cost: Free Admission - registration essential
Suitable for: All ages
Bookings required: No
For Bookings: Free admission - registration essential

About the event

In celebration of Matariki, The University of Auckland's School of Music offers this free workshop, open to the general public. Led by the legendary Whirimako Black, the workshop will give participants the opportunity to hear and learn the history of traditional Maori song. Workshop participants will also be introduced to a wide variety of traditional Maori instruments. No prior knowledge of music is required.
About Whirimako Black: New Zealand's soul diva Whirimako Black has built up a loyal jazz, blues and Maori fan base with her sublime Te Reo Maori and English songs. Her distinctive sound makes her a unique and powerful voice for Aotearoa. She is undoubtedly one of this country's finest musicians. Whirimako Black has performed throughout Aotearoa, Europe and Australia and has recorded many solo and collaborative albums, including the movie soundtrack for Land Of Our Fathers. Her many accolades include receiving Tui, APRA and New Zealand Music Awards as well as the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Contact: The University
Phone: (09) 923 7707
Email: concerts@auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.creative.auckland.ac.nz/matariki