Barbara Whirimako Black MNZM (born c. 1961) is a New Zealand Māori recording artist and actress.

Her musical achievements include composing and singing the titles for the acclaimed Television New Zealand series, The New Zealand Wars, as well as composing with Hori Tait the initial title music for the Māori news programme, Te Karere.

In 1991, she formed the female Māori band Tuahine Whakairo but left in 1993, to start a solo career.

In the 2006 New Year Honours, Black was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Māori music.

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