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Merekotia Amohau (16 April 1898–30 December 1978) was a New Zealand singer, entertainer and composer.
Amohau was born in Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand on 16 April 1898. Dictionary of Women Worldwide Amohau, Merekotia (1898–1978) - HighBeam Research 1 janv. 2007 – Amohau, Merekotia (1898–1978) New Zealand tribal singer, entertainer, and composer. Born April... " Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngāti Pikiao and Te Arawa iwi. She was great-aunt of Anania Amohau who composed the words of the anthem of the 28th Maori Battalion.folksong.org.nz/maori_battalion/ NZ Folk Song * Maori Battalion "Anania Amohau, who wrote the words, had shaped the tune during Te ....Anania would have been strongly influenced by his great-aunt, Merekotia Te Amohau (1898 - 1978), Henare Te Amohau's youngest sister and a well-known singer, entertainer and composer. "
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