An amazing collection of Maori songs. I took off a half star because, even though these are traditional hakas, over time and missionary meddling some have been given "western" arrangements that incorporate some summer camp sing-a-long style acoustic guitar. Otherwise, the a cappella chants and songs are pretty damn cool. All songs were performed by kids from the Lyttelton High School in Gisborne, New Zealand.I read that "Ka Mate Ka Mate" is the fight song of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.
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