The team take on one of the most iconic protest songs of all time: Bob Marley's "Redemption Song."

In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on one of the most iconic protest songs of all time: Bob Marley's "Redemption Song."

A waiata of resistance, remembrance, and hope, its lyrics speak to the pain of colonisation and the fight for freedom—messages that deeply resonate here in Aotearoa.

The panel—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Piripi Winiata—translate the lyrics into te reo Māori, unpacking the metaphors, the history, and the spiritual heartbeat behind the song.

It's a kōrero about liberation—not just political, but personal—and how te reo can carry that wero into our own stories.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details