Inia Te Wiata MBE sings “The Maori Flute”
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
This song was written by Willow Macky with Inia in mind and tells the legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, two lovers at Lake Rotorua.
Accompaniment by the Cheesman Strings conducted by Oswald Cheesman. Flute played by Cyril Haworth.
Oswald Cheesman recieved the Benny (a lifetime achievement award) from the Variety Artists Of New Zealand in 1970. The second to be awarded since its inception in 1969.
Inia Te Wiata mbe( 10 June 1915 – 26 June 1971) was a great New Zealand singer, carver and artist. On this video his work stands for itself.
You can read his biography “Most Happy Fella” written by his wife, Beryl Te Wiata.
Or “Southern Voices” written by Adrienne Simpson & Peter Downes.
Or link to..
http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/default.asp?Find_Quick.asp?PersonEssay=5B25
His daughter Rima Te Wiata is a wonderful singer and comedian. I believe she lives in Australia now.
His Pouihi carving was finally erected in the foyer of New Zealand House in London on 1 June 1972.
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