BIRD LIKE MEN
Tararua
“Tararua draw on personal history, the inspiration of ancient stories and knowledge, and the dark beauty of this country”
Drawing inspiration from Māori rock art depictions of bird people at the Maerewhenua site in Otago, whānau manuscripts of Tikao and kōrero from Kāi Tahu Whānui, Bird Like Men is a contemplation on migration and travel and the deeply embedded desire that draws us to return to our spiritual homelands.
This multimedia performance brings together the artistry of Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly, Al Fraser and Phil Boniface with visual artist, Louise Pōtiki Bryant, weaving together sound worlds from both te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā. Tararua’s evocative music combines taonga pūoro, waiata, karakia and pūrākau (story) with a strong southern Māori influence, partnered with the western instrumental elements of the cello and double bass.
We thank Te Rūnanga o Moeraki for permission to use the bird-man motif from rock art at Maerewhenua. Artwork by Ruby Solly.
BIRD LIKE MEN will include music from Tararua’s album of the same name
Ariana Tikao vocals and taonga pūoro
Ruby Solly vocals, taonga pūoro and cello
Phil Boniface double bass
Alistair Fraser taonga pūoro
Louise Pōtiki Bryant digital imagery
TOUR DATES
21 May – 23 July 2022
DURATION
60 minutes, no interval
LOCATIONS
Tauranga, Dunedin, Christchurch, Gisborne, Wellington & Auckland
PRICE RANGE*
$39
*prices exclude ticketing and booking fees.
GENRE
Contemporary Classical, Traditional Māori
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TAURANGA
Sat 21 May at 7.00pm
Tauranga Art Gallery
DUNEDIN
Fri 27 May at 7.00pm
Glenroy Auditorium
CHRISTCHURCH
Sat 28 May at 7.00pm
The Great Hall
GISBORNE
Sat 9 July at 7.00pm
Lawson Field Theatre
WELLINGTON
Fri 15 July at 7.00pm
Public Trust Hall
AUCKLAND
Sat 23 July at 7.00pm
Māngere Arts Centre