Barbara Whirimako Black, also known as Whirimako Black, born around 1961 in Whakatāne, New Zealand, is a Māori recording artist and actress. She formed the female Māori band Tuahine Whakairo in 1991 but left in 1993 to start a solo career. Her album Tangihaku was released in 2004, featuring traditional Māori musical forms and collaborations with taonga pūoro instruments. Black's notable achievements include composing and singing the title music for the Television New Zealand series The New Zealand Wars. She was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2006 for her services to Māori music.
