General Resources on Music in New Zealand
New Zealand has a rich musical tradition, reflecting contributions by the indigenous Māori, European settlers, and American-influenced popular music.
- Music of New ZealandAn informative overview from Canada's McGill University
- AudioCulture / Iwi Waiata"The "Noisy Library of New Zealand Music" tells the story of nearly 100 years of NZ popular music culture.
- New Zealand Journal of Research in Performing Arts and Education / Nga mahi a rehia.A peer-reviewed academic e-journal published by Drama New Zealand in association with the University of Canterbury.
- New Zealand Music Hall of FameRecognizes the contributions of those who have had a significant impact on the evolution, development and perpetuation of New Zealand music.
- NZ MusicianIndependent journalism covering all facets of the NZ music industry
Māori Music
- Māori Music and Performing ArtsAn informative overview from NZ Māori Tourism
To Tatau Waka: In Search of Maori Music by
This account of an ethnomusicologist's experience conducting fieldwork offers a glimpse into the life of New Zealand's Maori people through his documentation of traditional songs. The audio recordings included span 1958 through 1979, a time when many of the culture's traditions were fading. Sensitive writing and attention to the challenges of anthropological fieldwork shed light on postcolonialism in New Zealand and its effects on Maori and Polynesian cultures and the continuance of traditional music.
Call Number: ML3770 .M36 2004ISBN: 1869403061Publication Date: 2004
Popular Music
Here is a selection of world-famous NZ pop musicians:
Classical Music
Music Therapy
New Zealand is an important center for research in music therapy
Music Therapy with Autistic Children in Aotearoa, New Zealand : Haumanu ā-Puoro Mā Ngā Tamariki Takiwātanga I Aotearoa. by ISBN: 9783031052330Publication Date: 2022
