Te Manu Releases New EP ‘Ira Tangata’

An exploration into what it means to be human: our capacity for knowledge, learning and understanding. Drawing upon pūrākau and kōrero whakapapa, Ira Tangata weaves together the origins of our knowing with visions for our descendants.

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Mixing ancient and modern forms of storytelling, Te Manu (Pākehā) blends taonga pūoro with dubwise productions where stone, wood and bone meet dub FX and sub bass frequencies.

Joined by vocalist, ngāio (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Maru ki Hauraki), whose multi-disciplinary storytelling captures whakapapa made and in the making, the two invite listeners to reflect on how we navigate the currents of our worlds and shape our collective futures.