Waiata Maori

Waiata Maori is a traditional genre of music from the Māori people of New Zealand. It is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments) and the poi (a type of ball attached to a string). Waiata Maori is often performed in a call-and-response style, with the lead singer singing a line and the chorus responding. The lyrics of Waiata Maori are often about love, nature, and the Māori culture. The music is often accompanied by traditional Māori dance, such as the haka.