Modern Maori Quartet: Two Worlds NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%

(27 Reviews)

Positive

96%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Quirky, Thought-provoking, Refreshing

About the Show

This musical piece weaves together four stores full of heart and revelation that unfold the fabric of Maori musical culture, its genealogy and evolution.

From the show:

With signature style and humour the award-winning MMQ weaves together four stores full of heart and revelation that unfold the fabric of Maori musical culture, its genealogy and evolution.

Layering an earnest and uniquely Kiwi narrative to their soaring harmonies and classic quirky charm, the award winning Modern Maori Quartet invite you to meet Koro, Big Bro, uncle and Bub, and experience their take on what it really means to be Maori in this day and age.

Member Reviews (27)

Entertaining, Personal, Fresh

See it if Really enjoyed this cabaret style show with a loose story thread. These guys were authentic and passionate and just having fun.

Don't see it if Shows with limited staging and story.

Quirky, Cultural, Corny, Slow, Harmonic

See it if New Zealand version of a Mariachi band plays & sings sentimental songs, mostly in the Maori language. Good vocals. Cultural exposure.

Don't see it if Each band member plays a character with a cliched backstory. This helps to motivate the songs. However, the banter felt phony.

Critic Reviews (1)

January 15th, 2020

Jonathan Mandell

"Seems like a Las Vegas-like lounge act [with] an oleaginous Rat Pack rapport…. Yet, it's a testament to the talent and charisma of the performers, and the beautiful harmonies of their songs, that the chintzy framing of the show doesn't smother its appeal."
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