What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Did I hook you with that question? A waiata is a Maori song. Waiata serve many functions. They can be used to support a whaikōrero (formal speech) or sung to express grief after a death. Waiata were used to help teach children, to urge people to take up a cause, or to … More What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories