Hine e Hine is a soothing lullaby composed by Fannie Rose Howie, professionally known as Princess Te Rangi Pai. Born in Tokomaru bay/Gisborne to Maori and European parents, she demonstrated exceptional vocal talent from an early age and pursued formal training in Australia and England following her marriage. Her distinguished contralto voice and captivating stage presence facilitated a renowned recital career in England and New Zealand upon her 1905 return. Unfortunately, illness marred her fina

Hine e Hine - Te Rangi Pai (Fanny Rose Howie) | Aotearoa Songbook Spotlight on Te Rangi Pai & “Hine e Hine” 🎶 Born in Tokomaru, Te Rangi Pai (Fanny Rose Howie) was a gifted composer and singer whose voice carried far beyond Aotearoa. In the early 1900s she travelled to England to train in classical singing, performing under the name Princess Te Rangi Pai. Hine e Hine, also known as “A Māori Slumber Song”, was composed around 1907. Inspired by the challenges and tensions she experienced at the t