Maimoatia – which means Cherish It – features Maori singers asking Kiwis to talk and sing in their native tongue to save itA modern Zealand pop tune sung entirely in the indigenous language of Te reo Maori has shot straight to the top of the iTunes chart,knocking Justin Timberlake from the No 1 position. Maimoatia which means Cherish It – features over a dozen little-known Maori singers belting out a gospel-esque tune, entreating Kiwis to adopt their native tongue and talk and sing in Te reo Maori to save it. Related: Justin Timberlake 'uses black culture', or says hip-hop star Vic Mensa Related: carry out you speak Kiwinglish? modern Zealand's distinct linguistic identity Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com