Celebrate Matariki through the power of waiata! Join vocal powerhouses Ariana Williams (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) and Ebony Andrew (Ngāti Maniapoto) for a special workshop celebrating the Māori New Year through song and connection.
Tutor Ebony speaks of the purpose of the workshop, saying "We will learn some popular Māori waiata that will help you learn some of the foundations of kaupapa Māori and will make you feel more confident in a kaupapa Māori situation . All while having a lot of fun singing some beautiful reo Māori classics. Anyone and everyone is welcome!"
This Matariki Waiata Workshop aims to celebrate the Māori New Year by continuing the legacy of waiata. It will inspire, excite and provide more access to the language and culture to everyone and anyone. It will celebrate and encourage the revitalisation of te reo Māori. Plus, who doesn't love a good sing?
All are welcome to join our safe space to learn and explore waiata.
ARIANA WILLIAMS
Ariana Williams (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is a kaiako, a creative and a raukura of Kura Kaupapa Māori, where she developed a strong foundation in tikanga, storytelling, and performance. She is passionate about using the many disciplines of the whare tapere as a pathway for service, expression, and connection.
EBONY ANDREW
Ebony Andrew (Ngāti Maniapoto) is a classically trained Soprano, Actor, Director, Voice Actor and Teaching Artist from Tāmaki Makaurau. In 2021 Ebony completed her undergraduate studies graduating with a Bachelor of Music from UoA. For as long as memory serves, Ebony has been telling stories through theatre, musical theatre, opera, waiata, dance and kapa haka. This is the second Waiata workshop Ebony has facilitated with Tapac and is thrilled to bring it back for this Matariki.