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Music from Western Samoa: from Conch Shell to Disco

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Music from Western Samoa: from Conch Shell to Disco

In 1982, Pacific music scholars Ad and Lucia Linkels recorded Music from Western Samoa: from Conch Shell to Disco — an album that samples the whole range of music in the island nation. Tracks include traditional signal music played on the conch shell; devotional choir music (Christianity, first brought by missionaries, has a strong presence on the island); and Western–influenced popular music, all of which show the successful blending of traditional and contemporary styles. Liner notes include track notes and discussion of Western Samoan culture, especially music and dance.

RELATED LESSON PLAN
"Pacific Islander Songs, Sounds, and Signals: Music of Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga"
"Paradise Found: Singing and Drumming of Western Samoa"

Track Listing

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Malufinao Falemai
00:28
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102
Two members of Methodist Church, Tanugamanono, Upolu
00:49
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103
Reverend Tufi Fa'apusa
00:50
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104
Methodist Church bell ringer, Tanugamanono, Upolu
00:42
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105
Matai (chiefs) of Solosolo, Upolu
02:23
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106
Matai (chiefs) of Solosolo, Upolu
04:39
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107
Villagers of Uafato, Fagaloa, Upolu
06:35
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108
Mixed chorus, Apia, Malua district, Upolu
06:07
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109
Household of Malufinao Falemai, Lalomalava, Savai'i
02:49
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110
Congregation of Catholic Church, Safotu, Savai'i
02:33
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111
Choir of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, Lalomalava, Savai'i
02:17
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112
Members of Assembly of God Church, Leone, Apia
02:18
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113
Singers and dancers from Lufilufi, Falifa, Faleapuna, and Saluafata villages, Upolu
04:21
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114
Youth group from Saleufi, Apia
01:19
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115
Aggie's Hotel Group, Apia
01:40
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116
Male musicians of the Catholic Women's League, Vaimoso, Upolu
01:32
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117
Le Patiloa
02:46
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118
Fatausi Brass Band
01:20