The Drum
Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat.
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.
Director: Merata Mita
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Cast
- Hone Kaa - Narrator
- Hirini Melbourne - Self
- Kath Hemi - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Richard Rautjoki
Production: Rangipai Productions, Ora digital
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Drum about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Drum?
- The Drum was directed by Merata Mita.
- Who stars in The Drum?
- The Drum stars Hone Kaa, Hirini Melbourne, Kath Hemi.
- How long is The Drum?
- The Drum has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The Drum?
- The Drum is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Drum produced?
- The Drum was produced in New Zealand.