Pewhairangi, Ngoi (1921/29-1985)

Ngoi Pewhairangi. Public Domain

Alternative last name spellings: –
Alternative first name spellings: Te Kumeroa “Ngoingoi” Pēwhairangi
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GENERAL INFO

Description: Ngoi Pewhairangi was a composer and teacher of Maori language and culture. Her compositions, written and sung in the Maori language, had great sales success in New Zealand. Ngoi was a precursor to the Maori culture, being awarded as Queen’s Service Medal by the New Zealand government, and the Nostalgia Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand.
Sex: Female Occupation: Composer, songwriter and teacher.
Place of Birth / Death: Tokomaru Bay, New Zealand Country Tags: New Zealand
Periods: 20th Century. Genres: Folk, instrumental music, vocal music, dance music, world Music.
Styles: Ethnic, maori music, Folk, Tradicional music. Master: Tuini Ngāwai.
Instruments: Voice and tradicional instruments Relatives: Tuini Ngāwai (uncle).

 

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Bibliography

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  • Guilbault, Jocelyne (1999). Saint Lucia. Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Routledge
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  • Onnen, Frank. (1967). Enciclopedia de la música. Madrid: Afrodisio Aguado
  • Rodman, Sarah (2007). A true cultural ambassador. The Boston Globe.
  • Shepherd, J., ed. (2003). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World. New York: Continuum.