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Polynesian Songs and Games from Bellona (Mungiki), Solomon Islands

Various Artists
Polynesian Songs and Games from Bellona (Mungiki), Solomon Islands

Recorded in 1976, Polynesian Songs and Games features songs from Bellona, a small island south of the Solomon Island chain. The music of Bellona favors vocal arrangements accompanied by the sparse percussive rhythms of sounding boardings and clapping. According to field recordist Jane Mink Rossen, “Although the musical materials are limited, they are used to great effect through constant variation within a song, implemented by individual improvisation.” Liner notes include an overview of the music of Bellona, track notes, translated lyrics, and photographs.

Track Listing

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101
Takiika, Paul Sa'engeika and male singers from Mungiki
02:15
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102
Paul Sa'engeika and male singers from Mungiki
02:08
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103
Haman Songo'ungi and male singers from Mungiki
02:50
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104
Haman Songo'ungi and male singers from Mungiki
02:15
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105
Momoka and male singers from Mungiki
03:54
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106
Taupongi and male singers from Mungiki
01:00
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107
Taupongi and male singers from Mungiki
01:37
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108
Joshua Kaipua and Solomon Teika
05:11
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201
Ma'itaki and male singers from Mungiki
01:51
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202
Tupe'uhi and male singers from Mungiki
04:27
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203
Joshua Kaipua and male singers from Mungiki
08:35
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204
Taupongi, Paul Sa'engeika and male singers from Mungiki
02:12
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205
Paul Sa'engeika, Joshua Kaipua and male singers from Mungiki
02:31