Polynesian Dances / Various: Polynesian Dances / Various
Polynesian Dances / Various: Polynesian Dances / Various
Format: CD
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Artist: Polynesian Dances / Various
Label: Folkways Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093070427426
Genre: International
Recorded in 1974 in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, Polynesian Dances of Bellona (Mungiki) chronicles a renaissance of ceremonial songs and dances that were banned by Christian missionaries in the 1940s. Included are historic dances such as the suahongi, which is performed after a ritual distribution ceremony (manga'e) in which men share the surplus harvest from fishing and gardening with the rest of the village. Songs are carefully structured and often feature call and response, speech-song, and complex vocal rhythms. Liner notes include a brief history of the island of Bellona and it's music as well as track notes.
Tracks:
1.1 Suahongi, The: (I) Na Huatanga 'Eha
1.2 Suahongi, The: (II) Na Ngiba
1.3 Suahongi, The: (III) Te Hakatamatama
1.4 Mu'aabaka Pati: The Taki By Takiika
1.5 Mu'aabaka Pati: The Introductory Pati By Sa'engeika
1.6 Mu'aabaka Pati: The Introductory Pati By Tupuimatangi
1.7 Mako Hakapaungo, A-D
1.8 Papa of the Deities, The: The Ancient Introductory Song
1.9 The Papa of the Deities: Dance Songs, A-G
1.10 Dance [Of] Heaven, A-E
1.11 Hakatenge, A-D
