POI E is a famous song by the New Zealand band Patea Maori Club that came out in 1984. The song’s lyrics are sung in the Maori language, and it combines sounds belonging to the traditional people of New Zealand with contemporary music influences. It can be seen as an ode to Maori culture, language and heritage, and it has become something of a modern-day anthem for indigenous peoples in New Zealand. basically tells a story concerning the poi, which is danced by women of Maori ancestry. The sing-along nature as well as the dance-friendly sound of this tune helped promote the message of this interesting cultural expression to more people in New Zealand. It became so popular upon its release that it hit No. 1 in the country charts, marking a turning point for music made by native folks on radio stations around Aotearoa-New Zealand and certainly will always have a cherished spot within traditional music history throughout all time.
POI E by Patea Maori Club
Category | Details |
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Song Title | POI E |
Artist | Patea Maori Club |
Release Date | 1984 |
Lyricist | Te Māriu M. P. (Traditional Maori content) |
Composer | Patea Maori Club (with contributions from others) |
Genre | Maori Pop, Traditional Maori Music |
Language | Maori |
Theme | Maori Culture, Tradition, Poi Dance |
Music Style | Fusion of Traditional Maori Sounds and Modern Pop/Rock |
Notable Aspects | Catchy Rhythm, Cultural Celebration, Revival of Maori Language |
Impact | No. 1 hit in New Zealand, Cultural Landmark, Brought Maori music to a wider audience |
Related Works | The song was part of the album Poi E |
POI E Lyrics
Te poi patua
Taku poi patua
Kia rite pa-para patua
Taku poi e
E rere ra e taku poi porotiti
Tītahataha ra, whakararuraru e
Porotakataka rā, poro hurihuri mai
Rite tonu ki te tiwaiwaka e
Ka parepare ra, pīoioi a
Whakahekeheke, e kia korikori e
Piki whakarunga ra, ma muinga mai a
Taku poi porotiti, taku poi e!
Poi e, whakatata mai
Poi e, kaua he rerekē
Poi e, kia piri mai ki au
Poi e, e awhi mai ra
Poi e, tāpekatia mai
Poi e, ō tāua aroha
Poi e, paiheretia ra
Poi, taku poi e
Rere atu taku poi, ti taha taha ra
Whakarunga whakararo, taku poi e
E rere ra e taku poi porotiti
Tītahataha ra, whakararuraru e
Porotakataka rā, poro hurihuri mai
Rite tonu ki te tiwaiwaka e
Ka parepare ra, pīoioi a
Whakahekeheke, e kia korikori e
Piki whakarunga ra, ma muinga mai a
Taku poi porotiti, taku poi e!
Poi e, whakatata mai
Poi e, kaua he rerekē
Poi e, kia piri mai ki au
Poi e, e awhi mai ra
Poi e, tāpekatia mai
Poi e, ō tāua aroha
Poi e, paiheretia ra
Poi, taku poi e
Poi e, whakatata mai
Poi e, kaua he rerekē
Poi e, kia piri mai ki au
Poi e, e awhi mai ra
Poi e, tāpekatia mai
Poi e, ō tāua aroha
Poi e, paiheretia ra
Poi, taku poi e
Poi, taku poi e
Poi, taku poi e
Rere atu taku poi, ti taha taha ra
Whakarunga whakararo, taku poi e
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