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	Malufinao Falemai	00:28
102	Lali	Percussionists in Tanugamanono	00:49
103	Pātē	Reverend Tufi Fa'apusa	00:50
104	Logo 'palagi	Church bell ringer in Tanugamanono	00:42
105	Laulau siva	Matai of Solosolo, Upolu	02:23
106	Vi'i o Solosolo	Matai of Solosolo, Upolu	04:39
107	Pese feiloaiga	Singers in Uafato, Upolu	06:35
108	Pese o le fa'aulufalega	Singers and percussionist in Malua district, Upolu	06:07
109	Pese lotu	Singers from household of Malufinao Falemai	02:49
110	O le vi'iga i le atua i mea aupitoaluga	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	Singers from Upolu villages	04:21
114	Lau lupe	Youth group from Saleufi, Apia	01:19
115	Sasa	Percussionists at Aggie's Hotel, Apia	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 Brass Band	01:20