Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns
Te Ku Te Whe [ Rattle Records / CD - released 9/Apr/1994 ] This passionate and spiritual album is the definitive recording of pre-European Maori instrumental music. 'Te Ku Te Whe' has a rich and sensual musicality, which spans both its traditional ethnic source and the modern context of the performers. |
Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns / Remixed by Various New Zealand Artists
Te Whaiao - Te Ku Te Whe - Remixed [ Rattle Records / CD - released 3/Oct/2006 ] The 'Te Ku Te Whe' album was released in 1998 and is the definitive recording of pre-European Maori instrumental music. Now these NZ producers have taken the music a step further by remixing it for the 21st century! |
Various Artists incls Peter Haeder, Hirini Melbourne, Nigel Cavin, From Scratch, Peter Scholes, etc
Different Tracks [ Rattle / CD ] A sampler of contemporary music from Aotearoa New Zealand. From diverse traditions, the contemporary artists who contribute to Different Tracks are moving beyond the conventional: developing new techniques, mapping new territories, making new... |
Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns
Te Hekenga-a-rangi [ Rattle Records / CD - released 10/Jun/2003 ] Highly innovative use of traditional Maori instruments, female voice, etc. Includes exclusive, fascinating video footage on companion DVD |
Hirini Melbourne
Forest and Ocean: Bird Songs [ Viking Seven Seas / CD - released 3/Oct/2006 ] This is a mixture of both traditional Maori music and contemporary guitar backed tracks, all sung in Te Reo with real native bird call backgrounds. |