Ngā Waiata Awa - Taonga Pūoro Sound Journey

Sun Aug 17 2025 at 05:00 am to 07:30 am UTC+12:00

Exchange Christchurch - XCHC | Christchurch

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Ngā Waiata Awa ~ River Songs
A Taonga Pūoro immersion into the waters of Te Wai Pounamu. Featuring field recordings of 7 treasured rivers, including the Rakaia, Rangitata, Hurunui, Porarari, Okuti & Waikirikiri. All woven live with the ancient vibrations of ngā Taonga Pūoro, honoring Ngā Kaiwaiata Awa the River Singers of Waitaha who once walked all the rivers of the South Island testing and monitoring water quality, and adding to the rivers natural songs.
Sunday 17th August @Exchange Christchurch - XCHC, 3pm
Name your price/Koha entry
What to bring: Water, journal, pillows/blankets/yoga mat to get comfortable.
Following this sound journey is the @Sutherlandsounds - Research Presentation & Listening Party kicking off at 6pm. Highly recommend attending both events!
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Tehei te waiora ~ Water is life
Host bio:
Gabriel Atawhai Calcott is a DJ, producer, radio host, sound engineer, and Waitaha Taonga Pūoro artist who has been shaping and exploring sound in its many forms for nearly 30 years.
He is a founding member of Waikirikiri Kōpuni Taonga Pūoro collective Kiki Pounamu, with whom he produced three albums between 2000 and 2003.
Gabriel is also a passionate advocate for the protection of our
rivers, lakes, and oceans, and is deeply committed to the principle of kaitiakitanga—guardianship and stewardship—of our waterways.
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Exchange Christchurch - XCHC, 376 Wilsons Rd N, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

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