The Pātē
The Pātē
What other instrument captures our attention as instantly as the pātē? Journey into the rhythmic heart of the Pacific to explore the vibrant world of this traditional wooden slit drum, and hear a variety of applications that you never knew about before.
Host: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava
Knowledge holders: Danny Mataora, John Kiria, Ma’ara Maeva, Mitaera, Ngatae Teatuakaro ‘Papa Mike’ Tavioni (BEM), Edgar Hinge
Written by: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava
Directed by: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava & Guy Pigden
Filmed & Edited by: Campfire Studios NZ
Director of photography: Isaac Newcombe
Producer: Will Fleming
Editor: Sam Wheeler
Graphics: Ben Ashby
Composer: Tomas Iglesias
Sound design & mix: Envy Studios Colourist: Dave Mclaren
Research Assistant: Huni Mancini
Cultural Advisors: Tu’ifonualava Kaivelata, Ma’ara Maeva, Dionne Fonoti
Locations: Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Auckland, NZ
Special thanks to:
Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound
Vanuatu Culture Center
Gallery Tavioni & Vananga
Alexander Turnbull Library
Auckland War Memorial Museum I Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Ministry of Culture & Heritage
Mahi Moana Inc.
Tagata Moana Cultural Lead: Mahi Moana Incorporated
Produced by: SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music I Toi te Arapūoru
This film is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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