Ihimaera

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Ihimaera

[ P&D Charlotte Yates / CD ]

Release Date: Thursday 17 February 2011

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From King Kapisi to Horomona Horo, Teremoana Rapley to SJD, amazing Kiwi musos create songs with lyrics by iconic Maori writer, Witi Ihimaera.

Twelve of New Zealand's best contemporary recording artists come together to perform songs inspired by the moving words of iconic Maori writer, Witi Ihimaera.

From King Kapisi to Horomona Horo, Teremoana Rapley to SJD, amazing Kiwi musos create songs with lyrics by Ihimaera.

Other artists featured include Lupin (Victoria Girling-Butcher), LA Mitchell, Unitone Hi Fi, Ruia Aperahama, Warren Maxwell, Ariana Tikao, The Twinks (Milan Borich and Tim Arnold ex-Pluto), and Charlotte Yates.

This is the third in a series of albums compiled to pay homage to NZ poets, produced by singer/songwriter Charlotte Yates. 'Baxter' and 'Tuwhare' came in 2000 and 2005 respectively.

Tracks:

1. The Song of Te Kooti - Ruia Aperahama
2. Our Mother is the Earth - LA Mitchell
3. Whale Rider - King Kapisi
4. My Heart Beats Strongly - Ariana Tikao
5. Dream Swimmer - Teremoana Rapley
6. Our Watch Now - SJD
7. Standing Upright Here - Lupin
8. Bar of Darting Glances - The Twinks
9. Don't call Me Sir - Warren Maxwell
10. Kingfisher Come Home - Charlotte Yates
11. Us Together - Unitone Hi Fi
12. Star Waka - Horomona Horo featuring Nga Tae

View excerpts from Witi Ihimaera's 'Whale Rider'' (via YouTube)