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pithy humour. Indeed one of the highlights is her bawdy little translation of Me He Manu Rere (to the accompaniment of uneasy laughter in the background from Dr Barrow). The first track on side one introduces the sound of the koauau and Mrs Wineera plays two different specimens, one of which was discovered by Capt. James Cook. This is followed by Moe Hurihuri a Ngati Toa lament. Mrs Wineera tells the story, sings the chant and then plays it on her koauau. Another interesting track features a love song Te Kotiro played on the putorino. This rare instrument features in many Maori love stories. It is possible for an expert player to breathe words through it so that they come out with the melody and the tales are many of bashful beaus sending messages to girl friends via the music of the putorino. Finally there is a racy little discussion on and demonstration of the difference between Maori music old and new. Side two features a selection of music, chant and dances from Hannah Tatana (singing solo or in duets and trios with herself—‘gimmicky’ but pleasant to listen to) and from the Ohinemutu Cultural Group under Sambo Mitchell. These items are well performed and there are some interesting items indeed in those presented by Ohinemutu. It is a pity Dr Barrow had not interviewed Mitchell on side two, to enable the listener to get a better understanding of these items.