Pokarekare Ana - Hayley Westenra (Gwyl Gobaith 2012)

Hayley Westenra sings Pokarekare Ana at the Gwyl Gobaith Festival (Festival of Hope) on 24 August 2012 at Glyndwr University's Northop campus near Mold in North Wales. Broadcast on S4C TV on 2 September 2012.
You can discuss this performance and see photos and links to other songs on the HWI forum at: hwi.proboards.c...

[@user-hj9hg8ox6g]

My Dad was stationed in NZ and South Pacific after WW2, this was his favourite song and played it at his funeral, still brings tears to my eyes

[@91cortex]

What a voice, send shivers down my spine, this is a beautiful, Maori song that is a part of all New Zealanders history. A song, a voice that deserves to be shared with the world. Hayley may not be of Maori decent but she is a Kiwi woman with a voice that could compete with the best in the world. As a part Maori, I am proud that she thinks enough of this song to perform it and perform it with such class. love it

[@paullascelles8362]

Hayley Westenra has Maori ancestry - Her great grandfather (mother's side) was Maori.

[@huhanarokx-potae942]

Always important to check whakapapa. Hayley is certainly Maori, Te Arawa to my knowledge.

[@katerinakemp5701]

Hayleys koro is maori.

[@dollarwu4327]

@@paullascelles8362 .。

[@TLBbmds]

Thank you Hayley for a culture that few westerners ( including me) I did see a movie about their lives, it’s a powerful and poignant movie. Sorry I don’t remember the name. Sorry, if someone does.. please let me know.

[@jamesmckay3337]

Dedicated to my cousin, Dr John McKay, who has sadly Passed Away at home in NZ. God Rest Him.

[@billhall8625]

Played at my dad's funeral, in August 2020. Voice of an angel, I just disintegrated listening to it as I did when we said goodbye, miss you dad always x

[@garybaltiejus7248]

She sings for all of us especially us expats who miss Aotearoa so much

[@rachelhardy1413]

With Commonwealth Day coming up on March 13th, I played this again, because I learnt this song in the Girl Guides (I'm from UK) more than 50 years ago, for the same celebration then, and I have never forgotten the words. Such a stunning rendition by Hayley.❤

[@shonunezekiel]

Yes, it is a lovely song. My daughter currently goes to Guides - I hope she takes the positive things she is learning there through her life like you have Rachel.

[@davidrowlands441]

She sings like an angel.

[@janlewis5578]

This one of the most beautiful arias and because it is sung in its native tongue makes it all the more beautiful

[@Mana_Maui]

One of our most underrated artist in Aotearoa

[@actioncomet]

Thank you Hayley for so many beautiful moments like this, If a life is measured by the joy and pleasure you bring to the hearts of other people then you have excelled, may the joy and happiness you bring to others return to you a thousandfold.

[@tuishirley573]

Beautiful.... brings tears to the eyes.... people singing this at the Airport when the All Blacks came home having won the World Cup for 3rd time - stunning and hugely emotional......

[@deano70md]

You know you have a fragile heart that beats inside of you when listening to indescribable beauty.. Truly an Angel .. God Bless You and Thankyou Hayley 🥰

[@jonathangeill2898]

I was there in pouring rain, still an amazing concert. Hayley sang just as beautifully as ever even in the middle of torrential rain and wind, on a summer evening in Wales :)

[@wallace500001]

Love this song and I love New Zealand. What a place .

[@karunahembrom4799]

Yeah , New Zealand is the most beautiful and happiest country in the whole world .

[@davidmorton9886]

Kia Ora, my Kiwi friends, every where! ANZACS, forever.

[@laurapudney6268]

My husband and l heard this sung at Tyne Cott in France when we visited it on 11/11/2016 it was sung by a young lady accompanied by a band of the London Metropolitan Police Band it brought a shiver down our backs and every time l hear this it still does

[@joanmunting2897]

Omg, I love this song, twisted my heart and soul, What a voice, superb xxxxx

[@valeryivinskikh7721]

The Best Voice I heard ever ! Have in mind - it is Live Vocal !

[@devilundercover]

I am from Malaysia. As a child, someone taught me this song. I never knew it was sung in Te Reo Maori, until I was an adult. It was one of the most beautiful songs I learnt as a child. I’m an adult now, and I get to call New Zealand home soon. Blessed isn’t even the word. This song and beautiful NZ in general always makes me tear up. So so darn beautiful, there are just no other words to describe it ♥️

[@karolwalendy9405]

I've heard this song on an english radio and had find out more about it. Great performance, fantastic song too. Greetings from Polish metal fan.

[@hughhenryrichardson5979]

Words cannot express this beautiful song and song so well by a lovely young woman,it brings joy to my soul.Well done Hayley Xx

[@davidmorton9886]

Hayley is beautiful and has a stunning voice. gorgeous!

[@erminioitalodinora5689]

1980, New Zealand, I remember beautifull moments in Auckalnd and Rotorua 😍 my Family was happy to live there.

[@user-ui2zv5gl3q]

one of my favourite song. sing by Hayley. Perfect!

[@hwabangkim1869]

언젠가 "꼭 들어봐야 하는 연가"라는 타이틀을 본 적이 있슴다. 정말 아름다운 곡 임다. 헤이레이양의 조용한 열창으로 다시 한 번깊은 감동을 받습니다.

[@KBYTE1650]

Dear One, did anyone ever remark to you how very distinctive is that marvelous voice of yours...It is as mysterious and beautiful as that lovely land you hail from...I have adored your sound from the very first moment that I heard it ...be well and may good fortune follow you and those dear to you always...I send to you my very best regards...love...

[@ElledieWildAndFree]

Fills me with tears every time

[@muff-puff.]

I'm having this sung at my Funeral. As my coffin makes it's way into the cremation chamber, it is accompanied by the strains of this absolutely beautiful Song 🎵. God Bless you All who attend 🙏. ❤ Love ❤️. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@msmdac1]

Music can be shared by all mankind and bring us together, just as this magnificent rendition of this soulful song does - mush better than politicians, wars, universities and business - we can all just kick back and absorb the beauty of great music. thanks for the post.

[@hwivideo]

It was 14 deg C or 57 deg F in that part of the World at 9pm, with a bit of a breeze. Chilly when wearing a stage dress in the open air, you can see the condensation from her breath!

[@soozt9700]

Oh my goodness, I just googled Pokarekare Ana as we learnt it in Primary School, to be amazed by this voice. So pure and strong.

[@MishuPakora]

So beautiful!

[@davidmorton9886]

She is not only syunningly beautiful, she can sing, Awesome.

[@ipizzippy]

She must've been freezing but my goodness, she still sang beautifully!!

[@carmeladams9566]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@j23lo5]

What a country! With a great combo of modern life and a beautiful Māori/indigenous culture for a point of difference

[@Zephas99]

That was beautiful. I wish I could hear her more.

[@rosannahutagalung3948]

i learnt this song as a child taught by my school in singapore, that was 50 years ago. Beautiful melody although i dont know the meaning. Still hummed this song

[@alexkusznir6863]

Absolutely stunning...What an angelic voice.

[@pattimuse1]

Voice of an angel!

[@JoeL-mp3nl]

That song is so amazing i just love it

Pokarekare ana Nga wai o waiapu Whiti atu koe hine Marino ana e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au -i te aroha e Tuhituhi taku rita Tuku atu taku ringi Kia kiti to iwi Raru raru ana e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au I could die -i te aroha e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au -i te aroha e Kamate au I could die -i te aroha e Of love for you [English translation:] Stormy are the waters Of restless Waiapu If you cross them, girl They will be calmed Oh girl Come back to me I could die Of love for you I write you my letter I send you my ring So your people can see How troubled I am Oh girl Come back to me I could die Of love for you Oh girl Come back to me I could die Of love for you I could die Of love (for you).

[@EjectoSeato333]

Thank you

[@erdaltellipro]

André Zomerwandeling Wonderfull, thank you.

[@gioraramot929]

. What a voice

[@urakamikanta]

Very beautiful as always !

[@sophiebecca8470]

she is amazing at singing!

[@parauingrid3407]

Love this song... Pokarekare ana

[@ciderbella127]

One of my favourite songs of all time x

[@mira71819byonayonaqasamade]

Really beautiful voice

[@Insperato62]

@Liz Stubbs Tuffin - part Maori (and for those who think only a full Maori should sing this song) .... my dad, a blonde, blue eyed, short Anglo Saxon would sing this song, saying it was one of the most beautiful songs he knew. He heard it first during WW2 in the Far East sung by Kiwis in fellow RAF crews who taught him the words. So, indeed be rightly proud, but also proudly share ......

[@craigmccullough7333]

Insperato62 As it is generally accepted that the last full blooded Maori died in the 1960's in the Chatham Islands it would be difficult to meet that restriction on who is allowed to sing this song.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

I agree!

[@juliefewster4735]

The voice of an angel ❤

[@blissfulDew]

This classic Hayley's hit sounds even better with her matured voice now...

[@mira71819byonayonaqasamade]

Haley (Gwyl Gobaith 2012) Video & beautiful great sound quality - Pokarekare Ana really great singing voice, beautiful Thank you! Mira (SGL)

[@ernierussell7680]

Don't understand a word, but her voice moves you! Beautiful!!

[@MrPigwoods]

They are agitated, the waters of Waiapu, But when you cross over girl, they will be calm. Oh, girl, return to me, I could die of love for you. I have written my letter, I have sent my ring, so that your people can see that I am troubled. My poor pen is shattered, I have no more paper, But my love is still steadfast. My love will never be dried by the sun, it will be forever moistened by my tears.

[@Adam_Gecko]

Well seven people suck. She's got a gorgeous voice and does this song with perfection. Instant thumbs up.

[@wolflair3329]

@Adam Holland I always think it strange how people that listen to a song and dislike it get slammed by people that do. Are you not behaving in a similar fashion? Not liking someone for disliking something you like!

[@amelia1898]

So beautiful.

[@nlak4465]

HAYLEY WESTENRA LYRICS "Pokarekare Ana"Pokarekare anaNga wai o waiapu Whiti atu koe hine Marino ana e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au-i te aroha e Tuhituhi taku ritaTuku atu taku ringi Kia kiti to iwi Raru raru ana e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au I could die-i te aroha e E hine e Hoki maira Kamate au-i te aroha e Kamate au I could die-i te aroha e Of love for you[English translation:]Stormy are the watersOf restless Waiapu If you cross them, girlThey will be calmedOh girlCome back to me I could dieOf love for you I write you my letterI send you my ringSo your people can seeHow troubled I am Oh girlCome back to meI could dieOf love for you Oh girlCome back to meI could dieOf love for youI could die Of love (for you).

[@susanmattingley390]

Nociha ahicon m

[@carolehanson1334]

I can remember being taught this song at jr school in the 1950s we sangpart of it in English as well

[@ciderbella127]

Absolutely beautiful voice 😍 ❤

[@englishwithjoyandsinni1986]

Thank you

[@lancehaysom47]

Amazing

[@davidbroadhead8306]

Pure crystal

[@whisper88888]

beautiful

[@sanchez16]

I love this song and Hayley

[@108pel]

Fantastisch!

[@frederichrecinski4616]

Hyper belle. Intelligente. Une grande douceur. Une voix magnifique. Une très belle âme aussi.

[@dunhillwill1156]

thanks for good music..

[@WiktoriaKic]

Beatiful ❤❤❤

[@Minceir]

Awesome voice

[@adrianoamorimribeiro9436]

God bless you always ! my dear sister. we need you🌹🌲✌💡💚🙏🙌

[@AshleyGreerton]

Our Hayley, our angel. God bless NZ.

[@Edinburgh-sc8ih]

Great voice.

[@Kim-ss5bb]

Stunning ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vicsaul5459]

Beautiful song and voice, brava

[@LornHunting]

Oh my golly 💯❣️

[@samcousins3257]

Love it

[@celebrationsstore4324]

FANTASTIC!

[@heliosilva9571]

Muito Linda e como canta❤❤

[@katerinakempb8217]

Liz sorry Hayley is of Maori decent in mums side. Dutch on dad's side, Hayley sings this better than many I have heard.

[@lorrenbmo]

I like the older versions better. Of course I am not hearing it in person. It is not her voice but the style. I really loved her performance with Ding in China. Voice and interpretation outstanding.

[@mayfrasonsier]

Something about this song reminds me of Aloha ʻOe by Liliʻuokalani.

[@ruizbas1944]

Es una voz muy hermosa. Que siempre nos pueda deleitar le doy gracias a Dios.

[@davidwei1102]

I love Hayley

[@user-ep2gz5vv3r]

🌈🏝🌹MAGICAL LYRICS😻🏝❣

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Still wonderful H. 🙂

[@user-it2sd2ht7d]

비바람이 치던 바다 잔잔해져 오면 오늘 그대 오시려나 저 바다 건너서. 밤하늘에 반짝이는 별빛도 아름답지만 사랑스런 그대 눈은 더욱 아름다워라. 그대만을 기다리리. 내 사랑 영원히 기다리리. 그대만을 기다리리. 내 사랑 영원히 기다리리.

[@cleuniceferrari1166]

Ouvi-la em qualquer idioma é de+ emocionante. Gostaria de ouvi-la em português.

[@maurodeaguiar8852]

Que vozeirão e lindo á música

[@janlewis5578]

Beautiful 💟💟💟💗😃

[@hojeon8440]

thanks. happy~

[@NoFilteringSong_life]

입김을 보니 추워 보이는데, 아름다운 음색과 기타 선율..최고..

[@tonysearle4316]

Fills my soul

[@shirleyliggett776]

❤❤❤

[@xamehc]

e hine, he ataahua rawa atu to reo waiata. Tau kee!

[@workonitm8]

Maybe it was just the song but I saw sadness in her eyes, even as she smiled at the end. I hope everything is going well for her.

[@ThirdTwin3]

stephshan it's Māori (from NZ)

[@communist-hippie]

nice thanks

[@geri0756]

Sehr schön.

[@miroslavrozek93]

Děkuji.

[@sergiocastrogarrido3217]

Masterpiece Or not

[@anabeatrizsanchezperez5820]

❤

[@mariek9813]

good musique pokarekare ana maori :D ♥♥♥♥♥♡♡♡♡♡