Alfred Hill talks about 'Hinemoa'.

In this recording, Australian composer Alfred Hill, talks about the inspiration for his Māori-influenced cantata 'Hinemoa' and other Māori-based works, such as his opera "Tapu."

He talks about his introduction to Māori melodies and sings some examples.

He was friendly with the painter Charles Goldie and says he got most of his collection of Māori music from listening to the elderly Māori kaumatua and kuia who would sing in Goldie's studio when he had finished painting them.

He goes on to talk about the success of "Hinemoa" at its first performance at the 1906 Wellington Exhibition.