Uiish Eaa Rae / Iee Koko

This song speaks to the deep meaning of our paradise homeland, Aitutaki, especially for those of us living overseas. It reflects the cultural oratory traditions that we value and treasure, including the significance of a king’s coronation, and our acknowledgement of the heavens that charted and guided our ancestors safely to Aitutaki.
 
It honours the importance of holding onto our history and legacy our cultural traditions, arts and crafts, language, stories, songs and genealogy and the responsibility to preserve these for future generations.
 
The song also carries gratitude for the missionaries who brought the Gospel to Aitutaki, guiding our ancestors in faith, teaching them to pray to the heavens for peace, strength, and daily revelation from God.
 
All of these themes are wrapped in a modern contemporary sound, allowing the message to connect across generations while keeping our cultural groove alive through a fresh musical expression.

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​Title: Uiish Eaa Rae / Iee Koko
Artist: LJ Unuia
Producer: David Atai
Knowledge Holder: Linda Zoll      
Language: Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani