Who is entitled to sing in a language that is not their own? That was the question from some fans after New Zealand pop artist Lorde released a mini-album of five of her songs translated in te reo ...

“Waiata/Anthems,” Lorde’s “Te Ao Marama” EP and a host of other projects are aimed at revitalizing the Indigenous language of New Zealand via music. By Brian Ng In August, Lorde released her third ...

As tamariki across Aotearoa settle back into their school routines, Kia Whanake has released two new waiata designed to embed te reo Māori into daily whānau rituals. The new singles, ‘Ngā mahi o te ...

It will have you singing in the shower, on the way to school or work, at the gym or out on the sports field! 'Kōrero Māori' is the new song to celebrate Te Week o te Reo Māori 2024. Composed in the ...

Pop singer Lorde has released an EP in te reo Maori, the Native language in her home country of New Zealand. Maori artists say that this is just... What Lorde's Te Reo Maori Songs Mean For The Effort ...

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