Mihi-ki-te-kapua (died c. 1872) was a New Zealand waiata composer, known as one of the greatest waiata composers from Ngati Ruapani and Tuhoe iwi.[1] She was born in Ruatahuna, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.[2]

For much of her life, Mihi-ki-te-kapua lived at Te Matuahu, a settlement on the north shore of Lake Waikaremoana.[1] Mihi-ki-te-kapua's waiata were inspired by her feelings of deep loneliness after members of her family moved away from home.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mihi-ki-te-kapua". Komako. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. ↑ Temara, Pou. "Mihi-ki-te-kapua". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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