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Bigger version (640 x 360) [5:05m]: Download (112)Back during NaVloPoMo, I made several posts about Kanohi ki te Kanohi (Face to Face), the Maori performing arts group I spent time with in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Well guess what?! They’re here! Right here in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. They arrived Friday April 18, and have already kicked things off to a great start. On […]
iPod (320x240) [3:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (212) Bigger (640x480) [3:38m]: Download (167)As the performing arts troupe prepared to leave for the evening, they explained that they wanted to sing a final song in honor of our hosts. To “sing for their supper” as Mark puts it. As if they hadn’t earned it already! It just so happens they chose my favorite song, and you’ll hear […]
iPod (320x240) [3:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (204) Bigger (640x480) [3:07m]: Download (140)After all the performing going on, I think Sue just couldn’t hold it in anymore. She decided the hosts must perform in thanks for the evening’s entertainment. Then Sue, the Maori woman you will see running the show here, got everyone lined up and led them all in an action song for our enjoyment. The […]
iPod (320x240) [2:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (175) Bigger (640x480) [2:03m]: Download (148)Phew! After all the fun, our gracious teachers sang for us again in celebration of our shared accomplishment. Lots of the audience sang along as well. This truly chokes me up. There is so much power in these voices.
iPod (320x240) [0:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (132) Bigger (640x480) [0:50m]: Download (103)It looks like our performance inspired a young Maori boy and an older kuia (elder woman) to hop up and test out their poi skills. I was impressed and thrilled to discover she could still keep two long poi going, single-handed. I haven’t got that kind of coordination on my best day. And I love […]
