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1. Iuliana (Tokelau/Samoa/New Zealand) - Te Vaka

2. Mana Ma'Ohi (Rapa Nui/Easter Island) - Matato'a

3. Sei Ma Le Losa (Tokelau/Samoa/New Zealand) - Te Vaka

4. Abebe (Papua New Guinea) - Telek

5. Haloa Olohega (Tokelau/Samoa/New Zealand) - Te Vaka

6. Nengone Nodegu (New Caledonia) - OK! Ryos

7. Whine Whakairo (New Zealand) - Whirimako Black

8. Nukukehe (Tokelau/Samoa/New Zealand) - Te Vaka

9. Siasi (Papua New Guinea) - O-Shen

10. Co Era So (New Caledonia) - OK! Ryos

11. Watolea (New Caledonia) - Gurejele

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contemporary music from the beautiful and isolated tropical islands of the South Pacific

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars it doesn't come any better than this, Dec 21 2004

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David Stanley (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: South Pacific Islands (Audio CD)

This outstanding collection of 11 songs by seven groups is required listening for anyone interested in the South Pacific music of today. These are not recordings of obscure tribal music taped in remote locations by ethnomusicologists. Rather, the best traditions of authentic island music have fused with contemporary pop and reggae to create some very catchy tunes. Four tracks are from the Pacific's most famous band, Te Vaka, and we're introduced to Matato'a from Easter Island, OK! Ryos and Gurejele from Mare Island in New Caledonia, and Telek from Papua New Guinea. The one song by the Maori singer Whirimako Black is almost New Age. All of the songs on this record are sung in the native languages, and Putumayo World Music has provided a 35-page booklet of notes introducing the groups and explaining the lyrics. Te Vaka laments westernization in Tokelau, Whirimako Black celebrates female Maori stone carvers, Gurejele condemns French colonialism, and Matato'a proclaims the mystic power of the Pacific - not what you would have guessed! One of the OK! Ryos selections is a music video you can watch on your computer. I've played South Pacific Islands a dozen times and have no problem giving it five stars.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, Mar 23 2005

By E. Laway "Lady E" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: South Pacific Islands (Audio CD)

This is probably one of the best Putumayo compilitions I have come across. The musicians are from differents islands but there seem to be a cohesion that you can sense and that is the beautifully woven melodies in the songs. I like all the artists and their songs, but I think the band Te Vaka is a stand up. The way they incorporated rhythm and melody back up with folksy, soft rock splash with island breeze is such a treat to listen to. I also like Whirimako Black. Wow! she has such a light, jazzy voice, just gorgeous to listen to. I will attempt to hunt down one of her CD's. So folks, if you're a Putumayo fan, this is difinite in your collection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS! BUY THIS NOW!, Jan 9 2005

By traveler "traveler" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: South Pacific Islands (Audio CD)

This is hands down my favorite Putumayo c.d. Coupled with their "Islands" c.d.this is all the authentic island music you will need. The selections are all excellent, no filler or anything to "out there". In the middle of a midwestern winter; this is just what you need!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A musical mai tai, Jun 12 2006

By Amaranth "music fan" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: South Pacific Islands (Audio CD)

This CD has EVERYTHING--a great recipe,a music video AND of course,wonderful music.It's the musical equivalent of Trader Vic's.It's a mai tai of music.

Highlights-

1)Mana Ma'Ohi-A group from Easter Island (Rapa Nui).Yes,there is more to this island than the giant heads that now adorn tiki rooms everywhere.

2)Sei Ma Le Losa-A song in honor of Greenpeace's founder.Very beautiful.

3)Siasi-A joyous love song.If you look in the liner notes,the lead singer is as easy on the eyes as he is on the ears.

4)Co era so-This has a music video.Wonderful.

5)Watolea-A rousing tune.

Drink this music down!

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