Kia ora Kia ora Kia ora (, approximated in English as ) is a Māori language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It means, literally, "have life" or "be well/healthy", and is translated as an informal "hi" or "hello" at the Māori Language Commission website Kōrero Māori. It might be used as a salutation, a farewell or an expression of thanks. It also signifies agreement with a speaker at a meeting, as part of a culture which prizes oratory. Along with the other Māori greetings, "tēnā koe"; "tēnā kōrua"; and "tēnā koutou" (respectively, one; two; and three or more people), it
Ora Alexander is known that she was in New York at least twice within one year, but it is not certain whether she ever resided there. Her pianist was not generally named on the recordings, but it is certain that Milton Davage was her accompanist on "I'm Wild About My Patootie". It is conjectured that Alexander accompanied herself on other tracks. Her saucy, ribald style is exemplified in her song "I Crave Your Lovin' Every Day" (1932), with the lyrics "Come on daddy, get down on your knees, Sock it to my weak spot if you please". Ora Alexander Ora Alexander (born