DALVANIUS and the FASCINATIONS 2000
Maori Singer / Songwriter / Producer DALVANIUS was described by
England's NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS music paper as the SVENGALI of Kiwi
Ethno-Kitsch. 1999 marks the entertainer's 30th year in the Music
industry.
When he is not on stage somewhere around the world he is in a New
Zealand recording studio producing his latest project for his MAUI
Record Label or touring the world giving lectures on MOKOMOKAI
(preserved Maori Heads).
In 1969, with his brother Eddie and his sister Barletta, he entered
Wellington's Radio 2ZB "TALENT SCOPE" as THE FASCINATIONS. The trio won
first prize singing Willie Nelson's "FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY". He then
became Musical Director and pianist for The Supremes-style Porirua femme
vocal trio, "THE SHEVELLES"
Dalvanius & The Fascinations
L->R: Barletta Te Awhe, Natasha Prime, Josie Te Awhe
1970 saw him accompany the group to Australia. After touring with them
for six months he revived THE FASCINATIONS, boosting the line-up to four
with his brother, Timothy. The group toured extensively playing the
lucrative R.S.L. and R.S.A club circuits throughout Australia. This
line-up dissolved after eight months. Timothy returned to New Zealand
joining The PATEA MAORI CLUB. Eddie married and Barletta, at the age of
sixteen, took her band, THE HYMARKIES, to Vietnam, Bangkok and Asia,
playing to the troops. "BIG D" (a name given to him by Maori
entertainers) sang solo around the Australian circuit. Barletta returned
after an eighteen month Asian sojourn and teamed up with her brother
DALVANIUS in 1973.
A close friend, Tongan / Fijian vocalist PAULA WILLIAMS joined the duo
and DALVANIUS, and THE FASCINATIONS literally crashed onto the
Australian circuit. The singer took his group to the top of the
Australian entertainment scene; they debuted the opening series of
concerts at the Sydney Opera House supporting PETULA CLARK. The concert,
beamed world-wide by Channel 9, gave the singer his first critical
accolades. One week later he was invited back to support DIAHANN CARROLL
In 1974 he signed a recording deal with REPRISE RECORDS releasing two
singles "LOVE TRAIN" and what has become his anthem "RESPECT YOURSELF".
After a tour through the Pacific Islands and Hawaii, DALVANIUS took his
group toTasmania's WREST POINT CASINO where he headlined his own revue
with six dancing girls for one year.
Between these dates the singer and his group became one of Australia's
most sought-after "session" backing vocalists. Their vocals can be heard
on recordings by "JOHNNY O'KEEFE," "REG LYNDSAY," "RENEE GEYER" and
rockers "RICHARD CLAPTON," "GULLIVER SMITH," "COL JOYE" and many more.
His TV appearances world-wide have been many.
In 1975 he teamed up with record producer Richard Batchens and signed a
recording / publishing deal with FESTIVAL RECORDS, Australia. Two
singles were released - his self-penned "CHESSBOARD OF LOVE," and the
disco hit "VOODOO LADY".
In 1976 he joined the Australian rock band SHERBET'S travelling rock
tour "LIFE IS FOR LIVING" The TV special of the same name catapulted the
singer onto the Oz rock scene,. Composers Clive Shakespere and Garth
Porter wrote, produced and played on the DALVANIUS single "CANBERRA
WE'RE WATCHING YOU". The single's release resulted in his appearance on
ABC's pop charts series "COUNTDOWN". "CHESSBOARD OF LOVE", "VOODOO LADY"
and "CANBERRA WE'RE WATCHING YOU" all won the singer and his group
awards in the Australian Soul Appreciation Society Awards.
Tours with many top 'soul' stars followed. ISAAC HAYES, DIONNE WARWICK,
THE POINTER SISTERS, EARTHA KITT, DARLENE LOVE, OSIBISA, TINA TURNER,
THE PLATTERS, THE COMMODORES, and CRYSTALS to name a few.
ROGER DAVIES, Manager of SHERBET, was the guiding inspiration behind
DALVANIUS' career. In an interview with "RIP IT UP", New Zealand's rock
bible DALVANIUS stated of Davies "Our association was brief, but he told
me to be original and look for a Maori sound and stop imitating black
singers".
ROGER DAVIES relocated to America and has managed OLIVIA NEWTON- JOHN,
MICK JAGGER and is currently managing TINA TURNER. The agent's words
were to have a profound effect on DALVANIUS
Late 1979. The singer accepted a contract to Asia and played in
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. With the death
of his mother in 1979 DALVANIUS returned to New Zealand, inheriting an
instant family - a brother and adopted nephew. With Barletta he started
the TV series "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK" and continued touring. With the
session skills he learnt in Australia he set up his own production
company. His first project was with long time friend, the late PRINCE
TUI TEKA He arranged and produced the gold award winning album "THE MAN,
THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND". "E IPO," the album's first single, rocketed to
No. 1 on the New Zealand pop charts. DALVANIUS and sister Barletta then
went into the studio with vocal trio THE CONSORTS recording "MAORIS ON
55". The single crashed into the charts and peaked at No. 3.
In 1983 DALVANIUS decided to form MAUI RECORDS. On tour to New Zealand's
East Coast he visited the home of the late NGOI PEWHAIRANGI, composer of
"E IPO"
"She was to change my whole life" - what was supposed to be a one night
sleepover ended up a week and he returned for a further three weeks. The
duo collaborated and composed over fifteen songs and included the songs
in the script for "POI E: THE MUSICAL" At the same time they derived the
concept for "POI E: THE ANIMATED SERIES". Those weeks together were to
change the course of New Zealand music and cultural history. Three songs
in particular proved popular on DALVANIUS' many tours. He decided to
record four songs with the PATEA MAORI CLUB. The NGOI PEWHAIRANGI /
DALVANIUS collaboration "POI-E" reached number one in 1994. Prior to its
release DALVANIUS went on an American / European solo tour organised by
a London-based agent, Richard Micalef. DALVANIUS was also a member of
the New Zealand contingent to M.I.D.E.M., the music tours trade fair in
Cannes, France. He continued on his solo tour and returned to new
Zealand the week Poi-E reached No. 1. It stayed four weeks at the top of
the charts and then reached gold and platinum status
He then released "AKU RAUKURA". This reached number ten and this too
became a gold record. DALVANIUS' MAUI RECORDS discovered and recorded
TASTE OF BOUNTY. Kevin Hodges went on to bands like AOTEAROA and founded
SOUTH SIDE OF BOMBAY. He also originally discovered and produced TAMARA
RENATA, whose theme from "ONCE WERE WARRIORS" was to become a classic.
MAUI RECORDS signed CARA PEWHAIRANGI and her "HAEREMAI," the theme from
the film "NGATI," has also become a classic. DALVANIUS has written music
for ads and documentaries including "HAKA" and "CARMEN" (about New
Zealand's famous transsexual.) and produced the award-winning music to
the "1990 SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND", a 1 year TV campaign for Saatchi and
Saatchi.
He hosted the TV series tracing the history of soul music called "SWEET
SOUL MUSIC" and while recording the series met MOANA MANIAPOTO JACKSON.
He signed the Auckland-based singer and collaborated with lyricist
NGAMARU RAERINO on the singer's debut single "KUA MAKONA". DALVANIUS
hired top husband / wife duo ARDIJAH to record the vocal / instrumental
backings for the song which resulted in 2 NZ Music Award Nominations
with Moana being a finalist in the New Female Vocalist section. The Song
was adopted by the Alcohol Liquor Advisory Councils Alcohol with
Moderation campaign with the release of a Half hr promotion video. The
music video was entered in the International Film & Television Awards in
NEW YORK and DALVANIUS won the grand prize for BEST MUSIC SOUNDTRACK. He
was presented with a Gold Microphone. MOANA AND THE
MOA HUNTERS then recorded "ECSTASY" from DALVANIUS and NGOI'
PEWHARANGI "POI-E:
THE MUSICAL" before she changed labels to South Side Records.
While on
the
"POI-E: THE MUSICAL" world tour in 1996, NGOI PEWHAIRANGI passed away.
The singer and his PATEA MAORI CLUB were playing in London. "DALVANIUS
AND THE PATEA MAORI CLUB TAKE LONDON BY STORM" said the New Zealand
Herald. The group played sell-out concerts at the Commonwealth
Institute, Queen Elizabeth II Hall on South Bank, The Beck Theatre and
starred at the Emporium in a benefit concert for NELSON MANDELA
televised by Channel 4. In seven days the group made five TV appearances
including T.V.A.M. (Wide Awake Club), GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (twice in one
week) and BLUE PETER. The group also visited the House Of Commons,
hosted by the then Labour Leader Neil Kinnock.
On tour in America DALVANIUS and his group played in New York,
Washington DC, the Te Maori exhibition in St. Louis and a series of
concerts in Los Angeles including Disneyland. The singer told
"Billboard": "The highlight of our tour has been the concert supporting
The Violent Femmes at Irving Plaza, New York"
On their return to New Zealand "HEI KONEI RA" reached Number 21 on the
pop charts. An invitation to sing at the Royal Command Performance in
Edinburgh. Scotland gave the singer a chance to perform two songs from
his musical. While in Scotland he met ANDREWW LLOYD WEBBER who was also
part of the Royal Variety Concert. Other stars included KIRK DOUGLAS,
JULIETTE PROWSE, LINDA EVANS, The cast of CATS, STARLIGHT EXPRESS and
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; SARAH BRIGHTMAN and ROLF HARRIS
DALVANIUS' international music career was boosted with the success of
the film "NGATI" which won an award at the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. His
haunting soundtrack to the film was nominated for a New Zealand Music
Award plus a New Zealand Film and Television Award; his video for
"HAREMAI" (The theme from NGATI) was nominated for a New Zealand Music
Award also. DALVANIUS won the best music soundtrack for MOANA'S "KUA
MAKONA" at the INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO awards in New York. He was
presented with a solid gold microphone. Between his busy production work
he still tours extensively. "When I do my solo spots my show is a
mixture of all my musical influences."
In 1988 the singer helped to set up "AOTEAROA RADIO," New Zealand's
first national Maori radio network. As breakfast DJ, and his dual role
as musical director, the singer programmed 80% indigenous Kiwi music
(Maori and English)
In 1990 he starred in and wrote the soundtrack to the pacific film "Te
Rua". He travelled to Berlin starred in & researched for the films
musical score. As part of his research he decided to attend the PINK
FLOYD WALL CONCERT & was inspired by the BERLIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA to
write an ARIA for the films soundtrack. The film was shot at the EAST
BERLIN MUSEUM. The synopsis of the film was about a group of Young Maori
holding German Artifacts for ransom trying to negotiate the return of
Maori Artifacts . While in the Museum the singer saw Preserved Maori
Heads "MOKMOKAI" This had a long lasting effect on the singer and thru
the glass casing he was inspired to sing a waiata to the heads. On
completion of filming he embarked on a series of concerts in London.
Dalvanius had met Nigerian percussion vocalist "FOLO GRAFF" in London in
1986 while touring Britain with the Patea Maori Club. He renewed their
friendship flew GRAFF out to NZ with Graff guesting on the Afro/Pacific
inspired "CHUDKA POY" the theme to the TE RUA soundtrack.
On his return
to New Zealand he decided to compose a Wagner inspired classical piece
for the TE RUA Soundtrack. Inspired by the Pink Floyd and Mokomokai
encounters. in Germany he wrote the music with long time friend STUART
PEARCE and long time lyricist friend NGAMARU RAERINO. "ANEI RA" the
ARIA to the MOKOMOKAI & TAONGA MAORI was born . 1990 Also saw the singer
join the research team and private staff member of the late MAUI POMARE
who was chairman of the National Museum Of New Zealand (Now called TE
PAPA TONGAREWA)
He worked for the Pomare Family Taonga Trust & hired the
Late Pomare as a consultant for his proposed feature film "MOKO" in lue
of payment the singer helped collate data on several of MAUI POMARE
sensitive negotiations for the return from several Museums of Preserved
Maori Heads. POMARE was successful in negotiating Repatriations from the
Manchester Museum, Saffron Walden Museum, Belfast, Dublin Museums,
Edinburugh University, Whitby, & Liverpool Museums to name a few plus
several museums in Europe & Australia. On Pomares death the singer was
asked by the POMARE family to carry on with their late fathers work .
He
was also asked by KO HUIARAU (National Council of Maori Chiefs) to Take
on the title of KAI ARIKI TU WAIRANGI and become the chief negotiator of
TAONGA MAORI for the Maori Parliament. At first the singer felt he was
not qualified and saught the sanctions of his tribal Elders he reserved
his decision. KO HUIARAU was formed in 1816 before the TREATY of
WAITANGI was signed. QUEEN VICTORIA in 1863 was invited by the Council
to become a Chief also a title she accepted. She was given the title TE
KOTUKU RERENGA TAHI (The Heron of a single flight). QUEEN ELIZABETH
inherited that title from her father. In 1869 the then DUKE of EDINBURGH
was welcomed to Aotearoa by the Council of Chiefs. UPOKO ARIKI (Head
Chief ) of Ko HUIARAU on his visit was TE KEPA TE RANGI HIWI NUI (Major
KEMP). In his welcoming speech to the Duke he referred to him as the
MOKOPUNA (Granchild)of TE KOTUKU RERENGA TAHI.
1991 saw the release of the film TE RUA & of "CHUDKA POPOY".the title
track from "TE RUA" . Although nominated for several NZ Film Awards
including a Nomination for Dalvanius for Best Soundtrack the film Bombed
at the Box office.
Dalvanius resumed completing the script to "POI E
THE MUSICAL".& decided to add CHUDKA POPOY & the ARIA "ANEI RA" to the
POI E the MUSICAL score. He had put the MUSICAL project on hold
following the death of his mentor NGOI PEWHAIRANGI. The same year he
tutored several Maori music students, teaching them all the facets of
the New Zealand music industry. He discovered among his students'
singer/ songwriter JAY REI and signed him to MAUI Records. Rei's
self-titled EP was nominated for two New Zealand music awards and he was
a finalist in the most promising male vocalist category. 1993 saw the
DALVANIUS play himself in the T.V. series "RADIO WHA WAHO" and he
finally completed the "POI E THE MUSICAL" script.
1994. The musical had it's world premiere in Patea with T.V 's
"HEARTLAND" filming an hour-long documentary about its evolution. Ten
years after the theme song reached number one the musical was staged.
After a six-week sell-out New Zealand tour the concert version of the
musical played at the B.Y.U. in Hawaii. DALVANIUS then embarked on a
solo tour with dates in El Paso, Texas; Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Los
Angeles. A four-week Australian tour followed and on his return to New
Zealand he performed the ARIA for the musical "ANEI RA" with the
Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra to over three hundred and fifty thousand
people at Philips "OPERA IN THE PARK" at the AUCKLAND DOMAIN. DALVANIUS
has, for the past 6 years, played SANTA CLAUS at the annual "CHRISTMAS
IN THE PARK" fund-raising concerts for the New Zealand Variety Club. He
releases every year his version of "WHITE CHRISTMAS - MARY'S BOY CHILD"
with royalties going to various charities.
In 1996 he teamed up with ex-lead vocalist of the CRYSTALS, MARILYN
BYERS ALI and the duo's show at Wellingtons "INTERNATIOAL FESTIVAL OF
THE ARTS" was critically acclaimed. The singer joined Marilyn in the
cast of the Palmerston North Operatic Society production of "HAIR" and a
five-week New Zealand tour followed. DALVANIUS, impressed with Byers
Ali's vocal talents, recorded her singing ten New Zealand composed
songs. These included numbers by HERBS, GREG JOHNSTON, THE WARRATAHS,
WAYNE MASON and her version of "ECSTASY" from "POI E: THE MUSICAL".
DALVANIUS also teamed up with her vocally in "HEADING IN THE RIGHT
DIRECTION". Byers Ali returned to New York and Dalvanius teamed up with
her for a series of concerts late 1996. 1996 saw DALVANIUS' radio show
KIWI HITS 96 debut on ATIAWA FM.
The 100% New Zealand music content show culls Kiwi songs by Kiwi artists
from the R.I.A.N.Z. weekly top 50, and showcases them in New Zealand's
very own "Top of the Kiwi Pops". The television version of the radio
show is in development
1997 was an even busier year for the singer. He has completed the
script to a full-length feature film,called 'MOKO' and is directing
three one-hour documentaries on the subject of preserved Maori
heads.called MOKOMOKAI.".
MOKO is in developement and the Documentary
series is due for completion in mid 2000. The singer had approached
several broadcasters in New Zealand to air his series but the topic was
considered to be too controversial so the project has been a labour of
love by the singer & many friends. In late 1998 "POI E: THE MUSICAL"
was revived and he has just completed final mixes to the English songs
from the musical. The soundtrack to "POI E: THE MUSICAL" (Maori songs)
was released late in 1996 and has achieved platinum status.
The singer
has teamed up with the creative computer graphic team DANIEL CROTHERS
and LUCAS YOUNG on a 1 and a half hr 3D animated feature "POI E THE
MYTHS AND LEGENDS". The feature, adapted from his children's story
collaboration with the late NGOI PEWHAIRANGI, brings to life the
characters depicted on the cover of the Patea Maori Club's award-winning
CD. The production is expected to be completed in 2001 The singer
wound up 1997 playing his annual role "HANA KOKO" (SANTA CLAUS) to an
estimated audience of one and a half million in Christchurch,
Wellington, Auckland, and TV3's live broadcast of COCA COLA'S CHRISTMAS
IN THE PARK.
1998 began with the singer composer returning to the studio
laying down rhythm tracks for a solo album project for the Millennium.
In March he departed for a tour of the U.S.A. It was a combined singing
and research tour for his MOKOMOKAI EDUCATION trust. On his arrival in
New York he was met by Singer MARILYN BYERS ALI .& CRYSTALS singer
GRETCHEN.
While in New York the singer was the guest of the American
Museum of Natural History. In 1907 Englishman Horatio Gordan Robley sold
35 Tattooed Preserved Maori Heads to the Museum after several years
trying to negotiate their return to their homeland. Gordan had served in
Tauranga fighting the Maori at the gate Pa war. While working with Maori
in Matapihi he had a liason with a Maori woman which resulted in a son
called Hamiora Tu. Tu had a son and daughter with the daughter TE
HEPIWHARA HAMIORA TU travelling to Taranaki and marrying into Dalvanius
family & tribe Ngati Ruanui. In 97 the great grand daughters Harete
Teki, Googs Tapsell, and Huna Broughton asked the singer (their nephew)
to negotiate the return of their great grand fathers collection to New
Zealand.
After his week at the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
holding informal discussions he flew to Salt lake city where
negotiations began with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
to return a Mokomokai held in a private collection. He then flew to EL
PASO Texas for a 5 night season at the Border steakhouse & also attended
a conference meeting Several American Indian groups members of the
Native American Federation of Tribes. On the agenda was several
Repatriations from several American Institutions currently in progress.
He then flew on to Los Angeles for talks at an indigenous peoples
conference again on the return of ancestral remains to sorce cultures.
The conference was Precided over by delegates from HUI MALAMA (a
Hawaiian Indeginous Sovereignty Group) & members of the NATIVE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF INDIGENOUS TRIBES The conference was called to discuss
NAGPRA (The Native American, Grave, Protection Reburial Act.). It was
also to update delegates of the successful REPATRIATIONS from American
Institutions holding Native American remains. Dalvanius was guest
speaker and lecturer at both conferences.
The majority of 98 was spent
giving lecture tours and fundraising for the Mokomokai Education Trust.
He capped off 98 with another national tour as Hana Koko SANTA.at COCA
COLAS XMAS IN THE PARK. In 99 the singer revamped DALVANIUS & THE
FASCINATIONS and POI E THE MUSICAL. The new FASCINATIONS are RIAH HEKE
and MAXINE MIHAKA. In a recent interview with the IWI radio network the
singer said.
MAXINE & RIAH are two of the most dynamic maori performers
I have ever met. They were already established singers in their own
right, I have literally plucked them from an already successful duo
collectively and individually and reformed the Fascinations. They can
still walk away from the group and easily stand alone. The exciting
thing for me is knowing that POI E THE MUSICAL / THE CONCERT has 2 new
lead stars.
The singer was so impressed with the twosome he rushed them
into the studio with arranger John Diamond and rerecorded an updated
version of "ECSTASY" from "POI E THE MUSICAL" Along with the PATEA
MAORI CLUB, MAXINE AND RIAH made their debut at an 11 day season of POI
E THE MUSICAL / THE CONCERT at the 1999 ROYAL EASTER SHOW IN AUCKLAND.
TVNZ filmed excerpts from the season and this received rave reviews when
aired and requests for a replay. Queens Birthday weekend saw POI E THE
MUSICAL / THE CONCERT take the stage at the AOTEA CENTRE with the entire
cast receiving tumultuous applause.
3 tracks from the Musical have just
had music videos completed they are 'ANEI RA' (which is also the theme
to MOKOMOKAI THE DOCUMENTARY, 'E PAPA' (The Gumboot dance) and a re
release of 'NGOI NGOI' which stars DALVANIUS, MOANA MANIAPOTO JACKSON,
MIKA, DAVE DOBBYN, CARA PEWHAIRANGI, & ANNIE CRUMMER. Dalvanius is also
back producing a new album for his ex musical Director femme Lesbian
guitarist LUEZ HUEZ and an instrumental guitar solo album by long time
arranger and ARDIJAH Guitarist JOHN DIAMOND.
DALVANIUS embarks on a
national tour fundraising for the MOKOMOKAI EDUCATION TRUST Fundraising
to finance the return of the ROBLEY COLLECTION TO NEW ZEALAND & HIS
FORTHCOMING TOUR TO GREAT BRITAIN FOR THE ROBLEY FAMILY & to SEEK THE
RETURN OF THE MOKOMOKAI IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM COLLECTION. This year has
seen the Singers Uncle HOANI HEREMAIA pass away. The Tribal Elder was a
supporter of the singers campaign to America & forthcoming trip to the
USA. Also to him accepting the role of Chief in KO HUIARAU. In a Press
statement to the media preceding his induction the singer revealed why
he had taken so long with his decision." IN MAORIDOM TO ACCEPT SUCH AN
IMPORTANT ROLE WHILE AN ELDER OF OUR TRIBE IN SENIORITY AND MANA IS
STILL ALIVE WOULD BE ADMITING I WISH TO STAND IN HIS SHOES AND TO WANT
HIS DEATH" On June the 25th 1999 MAUI DALVANIUS PRIME accepted his title
KAI ARIKI TU WAIRANGI.
1999 has been an important year for the MOKOMOKAI
EDUCATION TRUST also. Since his return from New York he has been touring
New Zealand holding lectures on the MOKOMOKAI taking the message to the
people. He also held talks with TE PAPA & the AUCKLAND MUSEUM about one
or the other being the Repository of the ROBLEY collection should they
be returned. He completed his report about his American trip and
dispatched it to the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. A week after
recieving the Report he recieved an E mail from the USA saying the
MUSEUM was beginning negotiations with TE PAPA.
The singer has a busy
schedule of lectures for the remainder of 99 about the MOKOMOKAI . He
has been invited to give lectures in the USA, AUSTRALIA, & BRITAIN. & is
in the final draft of his first Book MOKOMOKAI to be released
simultaneously with the Documentary series & CD ROM package.
The singer
has also put together a 2 CD
Compilation Album called SONGS FOR THE MOKOMOKAI. The fund raising CD.
features MOANA & THE MOA HUNTERS, ANNIE CRUMMER, HERBS, DAVE DOBBYN,
PATEA MAORI CLUB, THE FEELERS, URBAN PACIFICA, ,OMC to mention a
few. His trip to LONDON will be to release the VIDEO and ALBUM and to
request the RETURN of the MOKOMOKAI.
He has just completed mixing a
new single "IM JUST A CHAINEE IN A CHAIN GANG' which features TEMUERA
MORRISON sharing vocals with DALVANIUS his FASCINATIONS & the PATEA
MAORI CLUB & original CAST from POI E THE MUSICAL / THE CONCERT.
MORRISON critically acclaimed for his performance in 'ONCE WERE
WARRIORS' is enjoying more accolades for his performance in the follow
up 'WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED".
DALVANIUS will cap off 1999
playing SANTA
CLAUS AT COCA COLA XMAS IN THE PARK. In the year 2,000 MAUI RECORDS the
Recording company set up by the singer to Market Maori Artists
Celebrates 18 yrs in the Music Industry Releasing Maori Language
Recordings. A world Celebration tour is in the planning stages.
AUTHORISED AND RELEASED BY ALISHIBA BITHIA PRIME
PRESS & PUBLICITY MAUI MUSIC / RECORDS LTD.
MOKOMOKAI
EDUCATION TRUST
During his auspicious career as the Chairman of the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
NEW ZEALAND the late MAUI WOODBINE POMARE spent many weeks touring New
Zealand and the world giving lectures on Mokomokai. Wherever he went his
informative lively lectures were acclaimed. He admitted to me however
that at times because of his position he was restricted in revealing
many sensative issues relating to Repatriation, & reburial. His death
left a void in this very important area of Education. In my work with
researching, and writing my book and also in directing the forthcoming 3
x 1 hr TV series MOKOMOKAI the Documentary, I am amazed at the limited
knowlege many New Zealanders have on this most important aspect of our
pre European & post Colonisation
past. It was this in mind that I decided to form the trust under the
auspices of the PATEA MAORI CULTURAL THEATRE TRUST. Since its inception
in December 1997 we have held countless Lectures throughout New Zealand
and also in the USA.1999 has been no exception. I will be giving more
lectures when I visit the United Kingdom and the USA towards the end of
1999 and we have a busy schedule of Lectures to the end of the yr.
The lectures cover the history of Mokomokai, Pre European and Post
European Maori burial customs. The art of Moko, the preparation of the
Mokomokai, Fundamentalist christian attitudes & Tino Rangatira advocates
attitudes to ownership. Other issues covered include Museums,
Repatriations, who owns them when they are returned, should they be
buried.The ROBLEY collection is a major component of The lectures .
BOOKING INFORMATION;
Duration: One to One & a half hrs
Costs: Travel. accomodation.meals,
Fee $100 Kaupapa
others price on application.
Technical Requirements
1 overhead projector
1 video player
Photocopying services for copy of Lecture papers.
All Bookings
dalvanius@bitworks.co.nz
Phone 64 06 278 6883
MOKOMOKAI EDUCATION TRUST
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HAARE MEIHANA
DIRECTOR
KAI ARIKI TU WAIRANGI MAUI DALVANIUS PRIME
CONSULTANTS
WALTER WAIPARA
LOUISE, RA, MIRIA POMARE
(POMARE FAMILY TAONGA TRUST)
DAVID SIMMONS
MICHAEL KING
ROGER NEESH
TIM WALKER
ERIMA HENARE
TOHUNGA KARAKIA TAWHITO
SONNY TUHAKEA KEEPA
(PRIESTS SPECIALIZING IN PRE EUROPEAN PRAYERS)
(Ngai Tuhoe) Tribe
NGAMARU RAERINO
(Ngatiawa) Tribe
HUIRANGI WAIKEREPURU
(Ngati Ruanui) Tribe
MAEMO MARUERA (Ngati Ruanui) Tribe
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