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Pokarekare (A Maori Love Song)

Of the three Maori songs which Steffi Lubrich and I learned fromSolid Gold Maori Songs, I believe this one was our favourite and it is attributed to P.H. Tomoana. It is a beautiful love song with a delightful chorus.
    "E hine e, hoki mai ra, ka mate au i, te aroha e"
which Sam Freedman translates as:
    "Dear heart of mine, I'll wait for thee. My love is thine alone to eternity"
Dear surfer, you must really listen to the fascinating version sung by Ana Hatoon the historic wave file.
"Pokarekare (A Maori Love Song)" has been recorded by:
 Jade Eru on "The Maori Heart" RealAudio
 Kahurangi on "Kahurangi-Music Of The New Zealand Maori" RealAudio
 Dame Kiri Te Kanawa on "Maori Songs" 
 Maoris on "Unkown Earth" 
 Various Artists on "All The Best From Hawaii: 40 Hawaiian Favorites" 
 Various Artists on "Maori Songs From New Zealand" 
 Various Artists on "Maori Songs of New Zealand" 
 Various Artists on "New Zealand" 
 Various Artists on "New Zealand - Traditional Maori Chants and Songs" 
 Various Artists on "Waiata: Music Of The Maori" 
 Various Artists on "World in Union 2003" 
 Russel Watson on "Encore"