The research continues

Amanda Riddell

Nov 14, 2023

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So, it's not all specifically for Shipwrecked, though that's the central theme. 1. Finally sorted out my Wellington library card, so I've placed a reserve on a biography of Michael Joseph Savage. 2. These Polynesian field recordings. This adds to my existing collection. It's honestly spooky when I hear rhythms from my Preludes in these tapes... I've been listening for several years. 3. Nga Moteatea - turns out the National Library has recordings of some of those songs. That might resolve the Edgar song, but I'm not optimistic.

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