Kiri Te Kanawa, Maori Songs - 56m 27s

Tracks & Durations

1. Hine e Hine	4:32
2. Tarakihi (The Locust)	2:59
3. Moe Mai e Hine	3:26
4. Hoca ra	3:58
5. Matangi	3:32
6. Huri huri	3:26
7. E Papa (Titi torea; E Aue)	3:26
8. Ara ka Titiro	3:50
9. Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai	3:51
10. Po Ata Ran (Now is the Hour)	3:46
11. Piki Mai	3:12
12. Haere ra e Hine	3:06
13. E Pari Ra	3:13
14. Akoako o te rangi	3:29
15. Tahi Nei taro kino	3:24
16. Po Karekare ana	3:05

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Review

Opera fans are bound to be disappointed, but almost everyone else will find something to like in this easy-listening, simple, direct, sometimes tuneful and treacly, sometimes rhythmically strong music, performed here by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and an assortment of other singers and players. Dame Kiri is part Maori, and this music returns her to her roots: Lovely melodies abound, some interesting accompaniments are to be found, and a glimpse into a world we rarely get to see is most welcome. But classical music aficionados will walk away a bit hungry--this is world music, this is folk music, but this is not operatic in any way. Te Kanawa uses an easy-flowing, "pop" sound and is closely miked; at times it barely sounds like her at all. But for what it is, it certainly pleases, and fans of this soprano will be interested in hearing this side of her. There's enjoyable music here, but those allergic to sentiment be warned--some of this music makes "Feelings" seem cynical. --Robert Levine

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Maori Songs

Tracks: 16, Disk length: 56m 27s

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