The New York Times

Bringing Attention to the Maori Language, One Song at a Time

“Waiata/Anthems,” Lorde’s “Te Ao Marama” EP and a host of other projects are aimed at revitalizing the Indigenous language of New Zealand via music. By Brian Ng In August, Lorde released her third ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

What Lorde's Te Reo Maori Songs Mean For The Effort To Revive The Language

Pop singer Lorde has released an EP in te reo Maori, the Native language in her home country of New Zealand. Maori artists say that this is just... What Lorde's Te Reo Maori Songs Mean For The Effort ...
insider.si.edu

Kahurangi: Music of the New Zealand Maori [sound recording]

205 Kotiro Maori, Mehe Manu Rere, Takitimuu Rere, Takitmu / Guitar,Keyboards (Music) 206 Kuini Ripeka Tomoana / Guitar,Keyboards (Music) 207 Po Ata Rau / Guitar,Keyboards (Music) 101 Maatua Whangai / ...
The Star

From near extinction to national pride: Maori language enjoys a revival in New Zealand

WELLINGTON: When 34-year-old Tze Wee enrolled in primary school many years ago, he went to a Maori-emphasis class because of an administrative mistake. In the class, he learnt Maori words, songs and ...
Seattle Times

Maori language, once shunned, is having a renaissance in New Zealand

A teenage thrash metal band screams out Maori lyrics in its latest videos. A popular radio host is learning New Zealand’s indigenous language and sharing new vocabulary with his audience. And ...