The haka of Tohu (track 8 of 16)

Track 8 of the 1970 album Songs of Maori heroes, by Upper Hutt kapa haka group Māwai Hakona, this traditional haka was composed by Tohu, a leader of the Taranaki people in the late 19th century. He composed this haka urging Māori to uphold their dignity and their entity. This haka is widely performed.