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My Party Song - First Episode
Television (Full Length Episode) – 2017
Pull up a chair and grab your guitar; the Modern Māori Quartet — aka musicians Francis Kora, James Tito, Maaka Pohatu and Matariki Whatarau — are here to reinvigorate a clutch of classic Māori party tunes, helped along by a guest list of young and old. With their laidback style the boys trade jokes and memories, and older generations share the songs that make a room sing. This episode also features a new and improved version of 'Ten Guitars', some seriously sharp suits, and a roof-lifting performance from cultural group Te Waka Huia.
This music these days? I don’t even get it.– Guest Raninikura Waitai-Hēnare
Key Cast & Crew
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Acknowledgements
Made with funding from Te Māngai Pāho
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