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Auroko

by Muriwai

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Long-time collaborators, Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton are the members of the duo Muriwai. They have now developed a show which journeys through time and place starting with a Kāi Tahu creation story relating to water, through to the arrival of people in Te Waipounamu, our impacts on the environment, and imagined consequences of our actions.

Auroko was initially an improvisation, exploring reo vocalising with celtic harp. The result focuses the listener in on their own breath and intuition, and with the addition of taonga puoro, it is both meditative and uplifting. Auroko is the southern dialect form of ‘aurongo’ meaning emotion.

Muriwai refers to a confluence of two rivers, and their music is a convergence of Māori and Celtic musical traditions through celtic harp, vocals, and taonga puoro.

lyrics

Auroko lyrics:

Hā, hā, hā, hā
Hā, hā
Whakakā, hā ki roto
Whakahā, hā ki waho
Hā, hā

Pupuhi, pupuhi, pupuhi mai tō hā (x2)

Te auroko, kōmiko
Pupuke mai tō hā
Auroko, ki roto
Pupuke mai tō hā
Whatumanawa


Whakamārama/Summary:

Hā can mean breath, essence, taste, sound or tone. This waiata is about focusing on our senses. It speaks of the cycle of breath, inhaling and exhaling, and the natural rhythm and sense of calm this brings. Roko (Rongo) is our atua of peace and healing. By tuning into ‘auroko’ our emotions, we can access the innate wisdom that resides within our body.

credits

released February 24, 2023
Bob Bickerton: Celtic harp, taonga puoro
Ariana Tikao: Vocals, taonga puoro
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Bob Bickerton, Nelson.
Cover photograph of the Nelson Boulder Bank, and cover design by Bob Bickerton.

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