NGATAHI - KNOW THE LINKS is a stimulating streetwise orchestration of philosophical thought focusing on socio-political issues amongst indigenous and marginalised peoples in twenty countries.

Shot, produced, directed and edited by Dean Hapeta a.k.a Te Kupu parts 1 & 2 of this four part "rapumentary" series are available now on DVD featuring footage from Canada, england, France, Colombia, Hawai'i, Cuba, USA, Jamaica, Australia and Aotearoa

A unique intermingling of music, images, thoughts and comprehensions where hip hop, poetry and activism exist as one - rappers, poets and thinkers share thier views alongside free Mumia rallies, the Million Family March, the X1 International Poetry Festival in Medellin, Rastafarian Nyahbingi, Aboriginal reality, Hawaiian self-determination, Maori activism, French rap, Cuban street music, Brixton reasoning, First Nation resolution and more.

Music from Upper Hutt Posse, Te Kupu, Nat Rose (Aotearoa), Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm (Canada), Dall'as Cartel (France), Maya Jupiter & Camielle, Wire MC & milkybar (Australia), Reachout 2002 (Jamaica), Havana locals (Cuba), Ernie Cruz, Halau Ku Mana students (Hawai'i), La Heroi-k (Colombia), street musicians and whatever was playing at the time compliment the free flow of words.

Without narration Ngatahi - Know The Links embraces, entertains and informs through r-a-p (rhyme and percussion).