"E Papa" (properly "E Papa Waiari", English: "Oh, Uncle Waiari", also known as "E Papa Wairangi") is a traditional Māori song, often used in tītī tōrea, a type of whakaraka (skill and dexterity game) played by passing tītī (40-60cm long sticks) while seated, in time to a rhythmic song. The song became a staple for Māori musicians to record, including St Joseph's Māori Girls' College Choir Turakina Maori Girls' College Choir in the 1960s. In 1985, the Pātea Māori Club released the song as a reggae-pop single. The New Zealand ban… read more
"E Papa" (properly "E Papa Waiari", English: "Oh, Uncle Waiari", also known as "E Papa Wairangi") is a tradit… read more
"E Papa" (properly "E Papa Waiari", English: "Oh, Uncle Waiari", also known as "E Papa Wairangi") is a traditional Māori song, often used in tītī … read more
Herbs is a multi-cultural New Zealand reggae group led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the only constant member, that, since its foundation in 1979, has featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders and Maori members. The band was the 11th inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Although their last album of new material was released in 1990, Herbs still perform in New Zealand and Australia. The band produced a stream of reggae hits with some of the NZ's top talent. Between 1986 and 1987, Slice of Heaven with Dave Dobbyn reached number one on both the New Zealand and… read more
Herbs is a multi-cultural New Zealand reggae group led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the only constant member, that, since its foundation in 1979, has featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook… read more
Herbs is a multi-cultural New Zealand reggae group led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the only constant member, that, since its foundation in 1979, has featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders and Maori members. The band was the… read more