The Drum
"Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat."
Overview
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.
About The Drum
The Drum is a documentary movie produced by Rangipai Productions in New Zealand. It was directed by Merata Mita and written by Merata Mita and Rawiri Paratene. On screen you will see Hone Kaa, Hirini Melbourne and Kath Hemi. With a runtime of 46m, the film is available in full HD.
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