Film
The Drum
Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat.
46m
Documentary
With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.
- Writer
- Rawiri Paratene
- Director
- Merata Mita
- Writer
- Merata Mita
Cast
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- Who is in the cast of The Drum?
- The Drum stars Hone Kaa, Hirini Melbourne, Kath Hemi.
- What kind of film is The Drum?
- The Drum is a documentary film.
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