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Mauri To - Everlasting Force (2004)

Mauri To album has been described as 'Everlasting Thymos having vitality with absolution and vision'. Born out of Toni's desire to develop further the songs written by her late grandfather Major Te Okanga Kahutapere Huata. 

Mostly written in old Moteatea, a style of language best equated to Shakespeare or Goethe. The music is a masterpiece gently caressing each song with subtle background & strong traditional vocal styles. 

Mauri To also owes a lot to Maaka McGregor of the mighty WAI, a genius in the manipulation of sound who has stayed true to the Moteatea style infusing his 20 years of recording, playing and performing into the dramatic sound you hear on this album.

Toni says: "From whakapapa to te Ao Mäori and from the world to him as an orator I aimed to develop further Dad's waiata and music into a wider pacific style but still honoring moteatea."

Enhanced CD-Rom element includes:

2 music videos - Ko Wai Ka Hua & Toku Reo
About Toni
The Gallery
All Lyrics (English translations)

To purchase the MAURI TO CD click here

  Album Track Listing
1. He Mihi Maioha (Greet Affectionately) Listen
2. Hinana (Search) Listen
3. Whakarongo a Tai (Listen to the tide) Listen
4. Ao Hurihuri (Today's World) Listen
5. Tokomauritanga (Affections) Listen
6. Hikoia te Whetu (Stride over the Stars) Listen
7. Mauri Tö (Everlasting Force) Listen
8. Hau Awhiowhio (Whirlwind) Listen
9. Nei te Hunga (Here are the People) Listen
10. Whakawhana Mai Ana (Impelling) Listen
11. Nga Tukemata (The Fierce Looks) Listen
12. Ao Hurihuri (radio edit) Listen
13. Hinana (radio edit) Listen
14. Mauri Tö (radio edit) Listen
15. Hau Awhiowhio (radio edit) Listen


 

Te Maori e - (debut album 2001)

"A convoluted and complex attack on vocal harmonies with sweet lyrics...Toni Huata breaths family history, land loves, language, identity, heart loves" - New Zealand Musician 2001


Co-Produced by Toni and Flax Wax studios, Te Maori e is a 16 track album of compositions, a smooth mix of jazz, dub, jungle, flamenco, classical, poi and traditional. 

Described by one critic as "a visual and aural delight", Te Maori e features the cream of New Zealand musicians and was the first album ever launched as a theatrical show in the stunning Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa. 

This multi media event was supported by an ensemble of 16 traditional Maori dancers, story tellers, musicians and fashion designers. The album and show is a tribute to the strength and positive Maori spirit.

 

To purchase the TE MAORI E CD click here


TE MAORI E

  Album Track Listing
1. Te Okanga (To Pierce) Listen
2. Te Maori e (Te Maori Exhibition 1986) Listen
3. Toku Reo (My Voice) Listen
4. Hauora (Breath of life) Listen
5. Whakarongo ki te Karere (Listen to the message) Listen
6. Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) Listen
7. Tu Tahi taua (We stand together) Listen
8. He Tohu (Tis a sign) Listen
9. Whakahokia ki te Wairua (Bring back to the soul) Listen
10. Ko Wai Ka Hua (Who would have thought) Listen
11. Te Manotau (The Millennium) Listen
12. Tu Mai Ra (Arise, daughters) Listen
13. Ko Koe Anake (You only) Listen
14. Nga Mate o te tau (A year of bereavements) Listen
15. Oho Mai Koe (Arise my spirit) Listen
16. Te Manotau (Dance mix) Listen

 

Some of the albums featuring Toni Huata

Toni's music, can also be heard on compilations: Tangiora, Wahine Reprezent, He Karanga, Tohu Mauriora, He Pounamu, Tino Reka (Australia & UK), Loop and Pacific Hotel 1 & 2 (Europe).


International labels Oceania Records (France), Hot Records (UK and Australia) have been delighted to distribute throughout Europe and the Pacific.

Mauri To is an eclectic mix including, poi, tokere (Cook Islands), Bouzouki, DJ scratching, synthesized guitar and Middle Eastern Vocals - Tu Mai Magazine, NZ 2003.

"The new album by Toni Huata, Mauri To - Everlasting Force. I like Maori language music. It has a Polynesian swing that creates an emotional response in me and I find it inspirational too!"
Haami Piripi CEO Maori Language Commission, Dominion Post, NZ 2003