iPod (320x240) [3:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (234) Bigger (640x480) [3:38m]: Download (191)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) [1:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (147) Bigger (640x480) [1:49m]: Download (99)You saw us learn it, now see us perform our haka for the group. I think we gave ‘em their money’s worth!
I should mention we were gently told later that women do not stick out their tongues when they pukana. This wasn’t mentioned during our learning because the evening was all in fun. But our […]
iPod (320x240) [1:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (189) Bigger (640x480) [1:46m]: Download (83)This is the group performing a haka. This is not a war dance, though some haka can be war dances. I don’t know the words, but I think this performance is an overall expression of community pride as well as an entertainment for us, the guests. From what I understand, each performer is encouraged to […]
iPod (320x240) [1:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (221) Bigger (640x480) [1:41m]: Download (167)This video was recorded on June 28, 2006. It features a wonderful Maori performance group, and I’m kicking myself that I can’t remember their name. The leader, Dave, who is blowing the conch shell and isn’t wearing traditional dress, gave me his business card, and I know it’s around here somewhere, so when I find […]
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Bigger (640x480) [2:19m]: Download (249)This month I learned about myself from watching the work of Robert Croma. I tend to look at details. Close up. Slowing down moments in my mind.
I shot this event in 2003 or so for an organization I work with sometimes. I was trying to record the whole thing - that’s what they wanted. I […]
