Te Rita Papesch and Sharon Mazer on the Living Tradition of Kapa Haka How do you like it so far?

This week, we are joined by Te Rita Papesch, a legendary figure in the Maori tradition of Kapa Haka, and Sharon Mazer, her friend, an American performance studies researcher. They discuss Kapa Haka as a manifestation of the historic relations between the Maori people and their “Kiwi” colonizers, one which is embedded in the everyday life of the community but also undergoing constant change as performers adjust to the increased global visibility of their performances.