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

101	Pū (Conch shell)	Malufinao Falemai	00:28
102	Lali ([Middle-sized slit drums])	Two members of Methodist Church	00:49
103	Pātē ([Small slit drum])	Reverend Tufi Fa'apusa	00:50
104	Logo 'palagi	Methodist Church	00:42
105	Laulau siva	Matai of Solosolo, Upolu	02:23
106	Vi'i O Solosolo ([Song of praise for Solosolo])	Matai of Solosolo, Upolu	04:39
107	Pese feiloaiga ([Song of welcome])	Group of villagers of Uafato, Fagaloa, Upolu	06:35
108	Pese o le fa'aulufalega ([Song of dedication])	Group of singers of the Malua district, Upolu	06:07
109	Pese lotu ([Religious song])	Group of singers from household of Malufinao Falemai, Lalomalava Savai'i	02:49
110	O Le Vi'iga I Le Atua I Mea Aupitoaluga ([Gloria])	Catholic Church Safotu congregation	02:33
111	Ave Lou Ola Ia Aoga	Congregational Christian Church of Samoa choir	02:17
112	Agaga paia	Assembly of God members	02:18
113	Ia lavalava	Group of singers and dancers from Upolu villages	04:21
114	Lau lupe	Youth Group from Saleufi, Apia	01:19
115	Sasa	Aggie's Hotel Group	01:40
116	Solo	Male musicians of the Catholic Women's League	01:32
117	Ua lata mai le aso fa'amasino	Le Patiloa	02:46
118	Velo mai lau disco	Fatausi Brassband	01:20