New Zealand Youth Choir Sings "Te Iwi E" In Boston [HD] - December 2, 2013

Best viewed and heard in HD. The choir opened their program with this Maori song. This was a joint concert with the Boston City Singers.

[@chooky42]

Seriously, as an Australian I wish we had this kind of relationship with the Aboriginal people, I long for the general population of West Australia to be able to identify with Noongar culture,

[@okbutjikook-8061]

Yeah honestly I don’t really see much representation from the aboriginal culture so I don’t know much about it

[@freebeffglitchhmu]

this aint aboriginal bro its MAORI

[@okbutjikook-8061]

@@freebeffglitchhmu We know that??

[@okbutjikook-8061]

@@freebeffglitchhmu We’re just saying that Maori cultured is very commonly practiced by many whereas compared to Aboriginal culture it’s rarely practiced. And so it’d be nice if Australians can have the same relationship with aboriginals as foreigners do with Maoris.

[@jeringatai3156]

Its never too late to start. NZ lucky to have this due to the defiance of few people here and there refusing to let the culture die as well as a few people here and there sharing the culture with everyone and anyone they come across. Now in NZ over 50% of high schoolers are choosing to learn the language and culture. More and more adults are choosing to learn the language and culture and its made a little easy with free classes around the country. All this happened because a few old women in small communities would gather up the local children and teach them the culture so mum can go to work.

[@hdp8889]

As a maori watching this from Across the ditch in Australia im so proud of my culture i miss home so much hope everyone is keeping safe in all corners of the world....ngā mihi mahana whānau Arohatinonui❤

[@leafii.]

I’m literally watching these because my grandpa is having his unveiling soon and I wasn’t able to go to his funeral because of covid. And my cousins nor siblings are gonna learn Maori so I have to be the only one who appreciates my culture :/ although my grandmother is trying to re learn Maori since she was never allowed to learn most of it like my grandfather. Traditions

[@katestravelvideos]

I miss nz, moved to aus 3 years ago and will never call it home, subconscious still knew every word

[@mifeke6149]

@@katestravelvideos You can find a flight to NZ for under 300 bucks and be home in no time.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

We're in Sydney. Kia ora.

[@areeba4465]

Im a muslim from london and my teacher taught me this song ! I still know the words !! 💗🤘🏽

[@hmeadb]

Cool!

[@user-lc5wd3zj7u]

That's cool as

[@kyletiedje6864]

Areeba God bless you my friend is the love of God in them so I invite you my friend to come to know the love that is behind songs like these, and these songs song in Church, the answer is Jesus Christ. it is love that connects us to God my friend through faith in Jesus Christ we are saved not of works lest no man should boast. Jesus said to come how you are with all your sins and Jesus will make you a new Creation I am inviting you to know true love my friend and John 15:13 says "no greater love hath man know then this then one should die for his friends". God is love my friend and that is why Jesus is my greatest friend of all John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life" delay not and come to know God truly and be transformed through the love that is in Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior of the world. God bless you always Areeba and come to God's true love for you in Jesus name I pray AMEN!

[@kianafrench643]

Kia ora I'm a Muslim from.........New Zealand I'm Maori and know all the words as well

[@mezzymoon]

@@kianafrench643 kia ora!!! Muslim maori here too!!!

[@tribesmann8800]

Spot the Maori, totally amazing to see this, beautifully sung and performed ...... by pakeha. Totally proud of them.

[@jadecostello3325]

My mum is very dark. My dad is white. I have dark hair and eyes but my dad's white skin. I am still classed as Maori.

[@amiopuaa]

@@adelinejkarena-fryer5292 The leader is half samoan half pakeha.

[@jeringatai3156]

@@amiopuaa no one cares. This is a song children learn in Kohanga. Literally everyone in NZ knows this song and yes, it is a "choir" song.

[@amiopuaa]

@@jeringatai3156 And yet, here you are...

[@jestersage8700]

@@jeringatai3156 talking shit eah. People dont know this song for shit. Most dont even know what kohanga is unless they're Maori. Only maori song non-maori will know is maybe "poi e".

[@celticminstrel8252]

That tall lassie fair belts it out, excellent job.

[@BerlinerFolker]

That's quite normal. She's the leader.

[@forme3h]

I'm not even a Maori nor Kiwi but i feel so, somewhat, proud. I don't even know the meaning of this song...

[@Me-pt2hx]

Bruh.. like you know

[@forme3h]

@@Me-pt2hx sis, as I mentioned, I’m not even Maori or from New Zealand and I said I don’t know the meaning of the song. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️. Hope u can read🤣

[@johnsanders2266]

NZ- With beautiful music all of there own! Please don't ever change! From your friends in England !

[@NewZman23]

Beautiful song, sung and performed beautifully. Proud to be a Kiwi.

[@oriorda9470]

New Zealand is a wonderful country, stunningly beautiful with a great people given to understatement. Plus of course having the most successful team in any sport... the mighty All Blacks. They have truly embraced their native culture to produce today a wonderful amalgam of original British settlers and Maori culture that is all their own. These songs move me to tears: so beautiful.

[@aoteagirl60]

Yes that is why it is so down heartening when people negatively try to portray the pakeha nzers as ripping off the indigenous culture - I now realise is that many other countries have not progressed with their indigenous culture as nz has with theirs, which means inclusion in the country's psyche - it has taken many years but white nz realise their biggest asset to the world is the Maori culture

[@oriorda9470]

Spoken from the heart. But you're forgetting one thing: No. 8 wire mentality! (I'll leave it to a real Kiwi to explain that one!)

[@oriorda9470]

How did you know it was me?@ako tairi

[@bridgets.6464]

Well the Maori don't need to embrace their culture, it's already theirs - and the pakeha haven't really - but we've come a long way. I think it starts by saying sorry for all the shit things we did.

[@digitalautobrokers9930]

Latafale Auva'a, her voice is like an angel, reaching out to my ancestors spirits in song...So very proud of you...Love you.

[@digitalautobrokers9930]

In Maori; (Leader) Tumatauenga !! (All) Tumatauenga e karanga e te iwi e Kua eke mai nei Kua eke mai nei ki runga te marae e Mauria mai ra Mauria mai ra e nga mate o te motu e Me nga tini roimata Me nga tini roimata e maringi whanui e Titiro e nga iwi Titiro e nga iwi e nga mahi o te motu E hora atu nei e Rū ana te whenua Rū ana te whenua, whatiwhati te moana Aue te aroha Aue te aroha te mamae i ahau e. Rū ana te whenua whatiwhati. Hei! English Translated; Our tribe is calling to the people who have just set foot on this marae Bring with you the memories of all our dead and so many tears spilling forth nation-wide. Look at our people working across the land spread out far and wide Shaking is the ground, quivering is the sea. Oh, the love and the pain within me. The ground shakes and quivers, yeah!

[@bethfurry7461]

I Just love this!!!- From Orlando, Florida, Oct. 2020

[@louisatking4499]

whoauuuuuuuuuuu. congrats to NZ . BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLL

[@elenaniels]

You are all sooo wonderfull!

[@pennysworld4353]

New Zealand can be proud to be one of the only westernised countries where the European settlers actually embrace the native cultures language and traditions. I see it when they perform the haka as well. Brilliant

[@yoyoyo8590]

It's because the British forces couldn't overtake us, the Maori were too strong mentally, physically, and emotionally. TUWHARETOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PUKANA BLEH

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

Yes, Ngati TUWHARETOA here also. Ngati Manunui.

[@johnhsmckay]

The early settlers didn't embrace the Maori culture. They actively tried to kill it passing laws that forbade traditional medicines and practices (that now with modern science we know works). They banned the speaking of the language and confiscated land that the people lived on, sometimes violently and in the face of peaceful protest. This doesn't mean that EVERY settler hated Maori or wanted the culture to die out but certainly the settler government did. By the 1860's the Maori population had greatly decreased and the settlers outnumbered them. The settler government treated Maori like a pest, like weeds in a garden and wanted them gone. Things have improved a lot since then, but there are many situations today where Maori are made to feel unwelcome in their own land and that we are an inconvenience to the western agenda.

[@pennysworld4353]

John McKay I'm talking about the present day!! You would never see the Aussies or yanks doing a native dance or song

[@stylekat]

Yo, is this John McKay from Harrow Place Rewa?

[@pokut8775]

I dont know a single meaning of the words i still enjoy it every day every single day

[@thecampverdekid806]

I can't even begin to begin to describe how awesome this is.

[@tbird20955]

Glad you enjoyed that! Thanks for watching.

[@jimfowler5930]

Wonderful performance......had no idea of such beautiful music! My goosebumps are standing out! Thank you.

[@patricklastname5646]

I swear, my next vacation...New-Zealand.

[@eejwelshtaff]

I want to cry,what beautiful voices and song.

[@xchief661]

So beautiful! I love watching video's from New Zealand! I love watching the Haka video's! Its very special to see! A beautiful culture!

[@christopherricher3685]

magnificent....realizing this was filmed in 2013, it reflects on New Zealand and its culture.. (from Canada)

[@trevthompson9769]

Love seeing our people showcase our culture in far away lands. Thanks for sharing!!

[@kepsflo7208]

Wonderful singing and great smiles with it, thank you I'm watching in Perth WA.. Cheers!

[@camdenfitzgerald2557]

I love how happy they seem singing this. It's cool how singers from around the globe can embrace a culture they have never even heard about! I don't know what the name of the dance they were doing was called. But they were super in synch and I'm sure it does justice to the Native New Zealanders and their culture. I really enjoyed the performance, keep up the great work!

[@londawarren8278]

That's absolutely beautiful!

[@boba5344]

Its so beautiful

[@jordanwilson-roberts6982]

this is awesome, the fact that our waiata -(song) is being sung in another country, so beautifully done, it gave me goosebumps. lol

[@tbird20955]

I felt very honoured to receive this wonderful gift of song from this amazing choir.

[@terryking3042]

jordan wilson 000

[@Jack-eg6ge]

I never get tired of listening to music of NZ! Especially this rendition of T Iwe E. it so beautiful and enthusiastic.

[@StealthFB22]

Wow!!! That was ka pai brothers and sisters from across the sea! Absolutely loved it :D

[@joeyyylisbon]

So satisfying! Beautiful and harmonious

[@renekinkeldey5574]

My Tears falling down when i hear this Song. Espacily from you Choir :)

[@way.truth.life.]

Wow! 😍

[@prestonreid8104]

to see our culture being embraced like this warms my heart, theres hope for us yet.

[@kiwahohepa2600]

It’s good to know that this song has been heard and also sung in America and this is a Maori song from New Zealand that I am very familiar with...... just awesome!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Good work guys that was cool... Makes me so proud.... 😢😀😀😀😀😀🤩🤩🤩

[@Embosan]

Wow, stunning...beautiful!

[@honawikeepa5813]

Very proud of our Pakeha whanau.

[@phillipedwards123]

WOW, WOW. WOW

[@vodahoe1967]

That was beautiful to listen to and to watch, pakeha and maori together awesome !

[@nzraya]

And not just Pākehā but a range of tauiwi including tangata moana (e.g. the stunning soloist). RESPECT

[@celticminstrel8252]

Stunning, thanks for sharing.

[@commander1338]

What a beautiful performance and outstanding vocals - I was over come with emotion and tears were streaming down like a river. Thanks for sharing.

[@Senpatientulo]

Love that performance. I am in love with the lead singer who switches from her "serious Maori face" to a very subtle smiling in a second.

[@baileythompson6003]

Senpatientulo that "serious maori face" is called a pukana 🙂

[@ivanwatene6631]

She actually miss Samoa

[@angagkacarmelita4363]

Beautiful.

[@eddydianne]

WOW, Wonderful

[@jenjens916]

Beautiful 🤩, this grandma can go to bed now. See you all tomorrow 😊

[@TheSkarletnight]

So cool. Awesome

[@Me2times]

Beautiful

[@andrewsmith-cm9qw]

beautiful

[@KayElle733]

Well done! Love the men's voices in the background embellishing the song with their powerful vocals, would have liked to have a visual of them too

[@tbird20955]

+wildfiresprite - I seated in the front row and couldn't stand up without blocking the view of those behind me. Sorry.

[@Kymo883]

+tbird20955 Doesn't detract from the awesomeness of the video at all :-)

[@helenneal6042]

Absolutely beautiful taonga for our country! Tena pai!

[@sarahmclaren4496]

absolute magic

[@Nutsackles78]

Churrr maori music goes out to the world ...different makes it more special...you cant deny the nz authentic sound

[@eileendavey4842]

Yes we are proud of our Maori songs I'm proud to be a New zealand

[@JanaHayes]

Wow this is amazingt!

[@tbird209]

Jana Hayes - Thanks for watching! Almost two years on, we haven't forgotten their wonderful performance!

[@joooodah]

Beautiful , thank you :) :)

[@horestalers3922]

amazing!

[@carolinareihana7412]

Too people who puts thumbs dwn u sux if u dnt understand it thn dnt watch we as Maori hve a beautiful culture jst lyk any other cultures

[@petercurry406]

wow it awesome

[@lauraraui6286]

wow loved this video. AMAZING!

[@tbird209]

laura raui - Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.

[@WiremuWinitana]

One of the best versions on KZbin and a what a way to rep Aotearoa in Boston! Ka mau te wehi, koutou! :D

[@tbird20955]

Thank you for watching and for commenting! We were so honoured to have the choir here! Hopefully, they will favour us with their amazing talents the next time that they pass through the USA.

[@ki3428]

👌🏽❤🇲🇽😍❤sounds just like Aztec,mayan music...love you brothers and sisters ,from Mexica! Country.big hug !!

[@elaulii4991]

Awesome.

[@MysticLilPearl]

Oh MY Gosh, simply BEAUTIFUL!! Honestly well-done!

[@jeymcbride8623]

I'm thinking and definitely feeling proud to be a kiwi right here,right now,bcos of this beautiful song,cheeoooo!

[@Giannis_Sarafis]

Wonderful, powerful, joyful. Greetings from Greece.

[@soloBRUH211]

beautiful voices

[@tbird20955]

+solo BRUH - Totally agree!

[@soloBRUH211]

+tbird20955 yes and luv da pukana

[@marywilliams9858]

I wish I knew some Maori people.

[@nimrodtodd9055]

Brilliant

[@lucianbucur8362]

Love it!!!

[@noycamba]

superb!

[@Renaud1thfan]

Thank you for this wonderfull song

[@byLokie]

Outstanding... Kia Ora from Melbourne...

[@teokotaituteru1636]

OMG YAS!!! NZ LETS ROCK'N'ROLL BBY

[@rafasiemaszko5905]

This is fantastic

[@larrysherk]

That is really excellent. The arrival of the Maori in New Zealand was the last of the settlements (I think) of the centuries of roving Polynesians. It's wonderful to see this variant on the Hula.

[@leanalyden444]

This makes me proud 💛 Nga Mihi

[@josephinahoogstad5222]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@tautau5504]

Just learned something new. Turned out she represented Samoa in Ms. Universal

[@tonileejames1767]

Well what a traitor

[@TheHardW2778]

Toni lee James wtf you on about bro

[@LC22141]

She’s half Samoan half Maori so yeah, she’s not a traitor

[@petersadlier9692]

Cool!

[@vilo_h5541]

Lovely

[@jyfoord]

This song touches my soul!

[@howardmorrison883]

Awesome rendition of a traditional maori waiata

[@tbird209]

Thank you for watching!!

[@BobMaori]

Ohh yeah one last thing, thanx for the upload tbird chur bro🇳🇿

[@tbird209]

My pleasure!!

[@Ida-iu3uj]

Just beautiful!

Que bonito!😍❤

[@kinasandwich7624]

#Maori waiata beautiful

[@stephenculley9349]

I can't figure out the charm--but I cannot stop watching this and other similar videos of this song!

[@leonieburnham322]

Stephen Culley me too...and I don't think we're alone

[@marywilliams9858]

It is the enthusiasm and the purity that attracts you

[@nepiahemopo1702]

@@marywilliams9858 nah, it's the 🔥hot chicks I reckon.

[@rossnewman9005]

I learnt this when I was in primary school back in the 80s its great to hear it being sung still

[@denimjamm]

Amazing. :)

[@thecurledfreckle]

Shivers :)

[@tbird20955]

I hope that those are good shivers!

[@Tim_Shu]

Love this 😍

[@minhtruong8565]

Beautiful !

[@deborahgrysko2427]

Awesome

[@glendajordan-winitana665]

Brilliant...tihei mauriora..

[@dawnferris9611]

Wow so proud of them🥰🥰

[@pkj4173]

woah they singing a kiwi waiata in boston??? dope

[@myxmytosis]

o for awesome

[@eileendavey4842]

Lovely so cool

[@Pegpoet]

Love to have a translation of this engaging and lovely song. Cant help to hum along and smile.

[@tbird209]

Unfortunately, I have no idea how to obtain a translation. If you ever find one, please share it with us.

[@nesianrugby]

Te Iwi e Karanga e te iwi e (The people call) Kua eke mai nei ki runga te marae e (As they come onto the marae) Mauria mai ra e nga mate o te motu e (Bring with your the deceased) Me nga tini roimata e maringi whanui e (Tears flow across the land) (Aue) Titiro ki nga iwi ki nga mahi o te motu (Look at what is happening people) E hora ake nei e (Throughout these islands) Ru ana te whenua - Whati ana te moana e (The land quakes, the sea breaks) Aue te Aroha te mamae i ahau e (Love and pain I feel)

[@themadmoggy7694]

Main singer has a beautiful voice...as all of them do but her voice is something else

[@KB-yb7vy]

It's great to see pakeha people joining in on moari culture.

[@lovemybaybsalwaysforever502]

You guys should check out nawton primery school it amazing as well as this i love new zealand im gratfull that i was born in new zealand

[@elainemurphy2406]

I love this and all I see of the aboriginal people, so beautiful from uk xxx