New Zealand in Greece: Mario Frangoulis and Hayley Westenra - Hine e Hine

 

Kiwi Greek Magic! 
Hayley Westenra with Mario Frangoulis at Athens' Herodus Atticus Theatre
An absolutely beautiful duet by two ultra talented people.
Thank you! 
 Magnificent setting, amazing people, beautiful music...
 Superb concert!

"Hine E Hine" 

A Maori Slumber Song-

Written and composed by Princess Te Rangipaia

E tangi ana Koe
Hine, E Hine!
Kua ngenge ana koe
Hine, E Hine!
Kati to pouri ra
Noho i te Aroha
Te ngakau o te Matua
Hine, E Hine!

E Hari to moe moea
Hine, E Hine!
Marama ahua
Hine, E Hine!
I roto i to moenga
Mehemea he Marama
Ka tae mai te Reinga
Hine, E Hine!

[English translation:]

Plaintive all through the night -
Hine, E Hine!
Weeping till morning light -
Hine, E Hine!
From my care why try to leap
There is love for you
Mother's arms their strength will keep
Hine, E Hine!
See where there comes the morn
Hine, E Hine!
Long rays of early dawn
Hine, E Hine!
Shining to Reinga far
Where thy noble grandsires are
Nestle Aroha!
Hine, E Hine!

From Mario's amazing Concert "Beautiful Things" at the Herodus Atticus Theatre 

Athens, Greece
31 August 2012