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Erima Maewa Kaihau (née Flavell; 1879 – 27 February 1941) was a New Zealand composer, pianist and music teacher, sometimes known as Louisa Maewa Molesworth. She is best known for her contributions to the song "Now Is the Hour", and composed several other popular songs in both Māori and English. == Life and career == Kaihau was born Louisa Flavell in Whangaroa to a French father and a Māori mother of Ngā Puhi descent. On her mother's side she was... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Maewa Kaihau first charted in 1948 with Now Is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song).The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.