Echoes of the Past, Songs of the Present: Preserving NZ Indigenous Music and Dance

Published on February 20, 2024

In the heart of New Zealand’s capital city, the Wellington regional Māori music choir stands strong in tradition and continuity, with harmonies weaving through the air like threads of time. Under the guidance of their musical director David Dell, a figure synonymous with the preservation of New Zealand’s musical heritage, this choir transcends performance to become a living testament to the legacy of Māori music. Mr. Dell’s journey in the realm of music began more than three decades ago with the founding of The Musical Heritage New Zealand Trust (formerly the Sheet Music Archive of NZ Trust), home to the country’s most extensive archive of New Zealand historic printed and published music, and the largest archive of overseas printed music....

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