Amohau, Merekotia (1898–1978)
Amohau, Merekotia (1898–1978)
New Zealand tribal singer, entertainer, and composer. Born April 16, 1898, at Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand; died Dec 30, 1978, in Rotorua; dau. of Henare Mete Amohau and Tukau Te Hira; m. Rongomaiwhiti Winiata (clerk), 1939 (died 1953); children: (1st m.) 3, and 3 from other unions.
Regarded as authority on Te Arawa historical chants, performed with F.A. Bennett's Maori Opera Company as young girl; toured successfully throughout New Zealand; member of Rotorua Maori Choir; foundation member of Te Ropu o te Ora Maori Women's Health League (1937); composed traditional and contemporary Maori music.
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