Poi E: Two sisters and their story
Interview in englischer SpracheThe documentary “Poi E: the story of our song“ tells about how Dalvanius Primes song could encourage Generations to rediscover their traditional Maori roots. The sisters from New Zealand Taranaki made the whole way to Berlin. I was lucky to have the opportunity to speak to them.The aunties, as they are called are two heart-warming persons and as we started talking I was almost forgetting that this was an interview.Aunty Bib and Nana Bub (their nicknames) have been with “Poi E” since its consistence. They were foundation-members of the "atea Māori Club" since 1967 and 1981 when Dalvanius Prime arrived home from oversees and wrote "Poi E" they started to sing the song. They must have been in their 20ies early 30ies when they went to London to perform for the Qu...