The definitive treasury of Maori waiata, preserving the essence of language, culture and soul in Aotearoa.

An essential text for anyone studying Polynesian music and culture or Maori, Pacific Island, or New Zealand history, this redesigned edition of the classic study of Maori music contains an annotated collection of traditional Maori songs--the waiata. Study of the waiata is enhanced by the included recordings of the songs performed by traditional Maori singers.