Mother Of Pearls

Vox: “Mother of Pearls” is a cultural voyage through the South Pacific. We were inspired when Pati Umaga led our group with an initial practice of passing the conch shell around to build connection, trust, and shared understanding. It was then we saw the beauty of blending our Tokelau and Cook Islands language, the song traces a journey of reconnection-between people, ancestors, identity, and the ocean that binds them. Each verse carries the sound of heritage, while the hook calls us to share the conch, share the voice, share the knowledge. Like the mother-of-pearl that strengthens and protects, the song honors the beauty of community, the wisdom of elders, and the enduring call of the Moana.
 
Jere:  A poetic retelling of my families journey from Tokelau to New Zealand 
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​Title: Mother Of Pearls 
Artists:  Vox Dawn and Jere Snohh
Producer: Vince Harder
Knowledge Holders: Selina Patia, Siniva Foua       
Languages: Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani / Te Gagana Tokelau/English