Ngā Iwi E is perhaps the most renowned among composer Hīrini Melbourne's protest songs. Hīrini was a member of activist group Ngā Tamatoa. He composed Ngā Iwi E in 1984 for the Festival of Pacific Arts, originally scheduled to take place in New Caledonia. Festival organisers had distributed music to participating countries, inviting them to contribute lyrics in their respective languages. Unfortunately, due to political instability in New Caledonia, the festival was ultimately cancelled. However, the song crafted by Hīrini for the New Zealand delegation has demonstrated remarkable resilience. Ngā Iwi E passionately calls for unity among the peoples of the Pacific, a cause deeply cherished by Melbourne himself.
This version of the Ngā Iwi E song is performed by the Hono Collective featuring Hikawai Te Nahu and Ms Ava Walker.
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Lyrics:
Ngā iwi e, ngā iwi e
Nations, tribes
Kia kotahi rā
Unite as one
Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa
(Like) The Pacific Ocean
Ngā iwi e, ngā iwi e
Nations, tribes
Kia kotahi rā
Unite as one
Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa
(Like) The Pacific Ocean
E - I - A - I - E!
Whakarongo, Tautoko
Listen, Support
E - I - A - I - E!
Kia mau rā, kia mau rā
Hold tight, hold tight
Ki te mana motuhake
To your independence
Me te aroha
And your compassion
Kia mau rā, kia mau rā
Hold tight, hold tight
Ki te mana motuhake
To your independence
Me te aroha
And your compassion
E - I - A - I - E!
Whakarongo, Tautoko
Listen, Support
E - I - A - I - E!
Wāhine mā, wahine mā
All you women, all you women
Maranga mai, maranga mai
Rise up, rise up
Kia kaha
Be strong
Wāhine mā, wahine mā
All you women, all you women
Maranga mai, maranga mai
Rise up, rise up
Kia kaha
Be strong
E - I - A - I - E!
Whakarongo, Tautoko
Listen, Support
E - I - A - I - E!
E tama mā, e tama mā
All you men, all you men
Tama tū, tama toa
Stand strong, be brave
Tama ora!
Be energetic!
E tama mā, e tama mā
All you men, all you men
Tama tū, tama toa
Stand strong, be brave
Tama ora!
Be energetic!
E - I - A - I - E!
Whakarongo, Tautoko
Listen, Support
E - I - A - I - E!
Hi Aue Hi!
Composer:
Hirini Melbourne
Performers:
Hono Collective featuring Hikawai Te Nahu and Ms Ava Walker
Guitar:
Hikawai Te Nahu and Abraham Kunin
Music and Production:
Abraham Kunin
Produced by Bradley Walker
Kōtuku Records
and Adrenalin Group
Video by SupaVision www.supavision.co.nz
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