Hirini Melbourne
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Hirini Melbourne
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Hirini (Sid) Melbourne was a Māori composer, singer, university lecturer, poet and author who was notable for his contribution to the development of Māori music and the revival of Māori culture. He played traditional instruments and his waiata (songs) have preserved traditions and used Māori proverbs. He received the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his services to Māori music. He was from Ngāi Tūhoe and Ngāti Kahungunu Māori tribes.
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Māori composer, singer, university lecturer, poet and author
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirini_Melbourne
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2024-01-29T03:03:39Z
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