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 Two members of Methodist Church, Tanugamanono, Upolu	00:49
103	Pātē Reverend Tufi Fa'apusa	00:50
104	Logo 'Palagi Methodist Church bell ringer, Tanugamanono, Upolu	00:42
105	Laulau Siva Matai (chiefs) of Solosolo, Upolu	02:23
106	Vi'i o Solosolo Matai (chiefs) of Solosolo, Upolu	04:39
107	Pese Feiloaiga Villagers of Uafato, Fagaloa, Upolu	06:35
108	Pese O Le Fa'aulufalega Mixed chorus, Apia, Malua district, Upolu	06:07
109	Pese Lotu Household of Malufinao Falemai, Lalomalava, Savai'i	02:49
110	O Le Vi'iga I Le Atua I Mea Aupitoaluga Congregation of Catholic Church, Safotu, Savai'i	02:33
111	Ave Lou Ola Ia Aoga Choir of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, Lalomalava, Savai'i	02:17
112	Agaga Paia Members of Assembly of God Church, Leone, Apia	02:18
113	Ia Lavalava Singers and dancers from Lufilufi, Falifa, Faleapuna, and Saluafata villages, Upolu	04:21
114	Lau Lupe Youth group from Saleufi, Apia	01:19
115	Sasa Aggie's Hotel Group, Apia	01:40
116	Solo Male musicians of the Catholic Women's League, Vaimoso, Upolu	01:32
117	Ua lata mai le aso fa'amasino Le Patiloa	02:46
118	Velo Mai Lau Disco Fatausi Brass Band	01:20