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Upbeat for Thursday 8 October 2015

  • Richard Pamatatau: Sistema Aotearoa review

    2:35 PM.Pacific Journalism expert Richard Pamatatau looks at the music education initiative, Sistema Aotearoa, fresh from last night's launch of the youth orchestra Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara at the… Read more Audio

  • Norman Meehan: 'Small Holes in the Silence'

    2:01 PM.'Small Holes in the Silence' is the latest album from Norman Meehan, Hannah Griffin and Hayden Chisholm. The three jazz musicians have collaborated on a series of tracks, setting some of New Zealand's… Read more Audio

Small Holes in the Silence

Poet Bill Manhire, singer Hannah Griffin and composer Norman Meehan

Poet Bill Manhire, singer Hannah Griffin and composer Norman Meehan Photo: supplied

The third installment in the New Zealand poetry series from composer Norman Meehan and singer Hannah Griffin is the album Small Holes in the Silence. On this album they're joined by saxophonist Hayden Chisholm for settings of poems by Hone Tuwhare, Alastair Te Ariki Campbell and Bill Manhire.

 

Auckland's Newest Youth Orchestra

Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara at its launch concert last night

Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara at its launch concert last night Photo: Richard Pamatautau

Rangatahi Philharmonia o Tara the flagship orchestra of the Sistema Aotearoa programme was launched last night. Richard Pamatautau was there.