Music from Western Samoa: from Conch Shell to Disco
Various Artists
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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Pū (Conch shell) | Malufinao Falemai | 0:28 | |
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102
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Lali ([Middle-sized slit drums]) | Two members of Methodist Church | 0:49 | |
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103
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Pātē ([Small slit drum]) | Reverend Tufi Fa'apusa | 0:50 | |
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104
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Logo 'palagi | Methodist Church | 0:42 | |
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105
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Laulau siva | Matai of Solosolo, Upolu | 2:23 | |
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106
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Vi'i O Solosolo ([Song of praise for Solosolo]) | Matai of Solosolo, Upolu | 4:39 | |
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107
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Pese feiloaiga ([Song of welcome]) | Group of villagers of Uafato, Fagaloa, Upolu | 6:35 | |
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108
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Pese o le fa'aulufalega ([Song of dedication]) | Group of singers of the Malua district, Upolu | 6:07 | |
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109
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Pese lotu ([Religious song]) | Group of singers from household of Malufinao Falemai, Lalomalava Savai'i | 2:49 | |
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110
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O Le Vi'iga I Le Atua I Mea Aupitoaluga ([Gloria]) | Catholic Church Safotu congregation | 2:33 | |
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111
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Ave Lou Ola Ia Aoga | Congregational Christian Church of Samoa choir | 2:17 | |
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112
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Agaga paia | Assembly of God members | 2:18 | |
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113
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Ia lavalava | Group of singers and dancers from Upolu villages | 4:21 | |
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114
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Lau lupe | Youth Group from Saleufi, Apia | 1:19 | |
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115
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Sasa | Aggie's Hotel Group | 1:40 | |
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116
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Solo | Male musicians of the Catholic Women's League | 1:32 | |
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117
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Ua lata mai le aso fa'amasino | Le Patiloa | 2:46 | |
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118
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Velo mai lau disco | Fatausi Brassband | 1:20 |
