Ana Hato

Ana Matawhaura Hato was a singer from New Zealand of Maori descent. She along with Deane Waretini, Snr. have the distinction of being the first vocalists to have Maori songs commercially recorded in New Zealand.

Deane Waretini
Born30 December 1907
Died8 December 1953(1953-12-08) (aged 45)
Occupation(s)Singer, entertainer
Years active1926–?
LabelsParlophone
Associated actsDeane Waretini, Snr.

Background

She was born on 30 December 1907 in Rotorua. Her father was of Ngāti Whakaue descent, and her mother was of Tuhourangi descent.[1]

Career

Hato and her cousin Deane Waretini took music lessons from the wife of the Whakarewarewa School headmaster, Mrs Banks. Her and Waretini also sang at community gatherings, church and for tourists.[2]

She made local history and an entry into the books in 1927 when she and Waretini performed for the Duke and Duchess of York. She was aged 20 at this time. This performance in Rotorua was recorded by technicians from the Australian branch of Parlophone Records. The recording was achieved with small portable acoustic recording equipment.[3]

Illness and death

She died at Rotorua on 8 December 1953 at the age of 45.[1]

Discography
Singles (solo)
Title Release info Year Notes
"Hoki Hoki" / "Te Arawa" Parlophone A 2800
"Waiata Poi" (A Poi Song) / "Akoako o te Rangi (Whisper Of Heaven) Parlophone A 2802 1927
"In Fairyland" (A Maori Legend) / "Karo" (A Poi Song) Parlophone A 2807 1927[4]
"Waiata Poi" / Te Taniwha (The Dragon), "Haka" Parlophone AR 100 1927
"Pokare Kare" / "Hine Ehine" Parlophone AR 101 1927
"Pokarekare" (The Ripple) / "Hine E Hine" (Slumber Song) Parlophone R 3354 1927
"Hoki Hoki Tonumai", "Poatarau Maori" / "Tahi-Nei Taru Kino", "Kutia Haka" Parlophone R 3355 1927[5]
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References
  1. Malcolm, Joe. "Hato, Ana Matawhaura". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  2. tpo.tepapa.govt.nz Ana Hato (Ngati Whakaue and Tuhourangi) Archived 24 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Audio Culture Ana Hato, Profile
  4. Audio Culture Ana Hato, Profile - Amana Mills
  5. Discogs Ana Hato, Ana Hato Discography
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