New Music From South Pacific on Calabash Music

Edou

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Edou's music style (which mixes different influences) joined by his unique voice, make Edou one of the most important artists in the Pacific.

Papua New Guinea Stringbands

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Toxie

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This artists comes from the Polynesian island of Bellona in the Solomon Islands and is a star back home. He sings in various languages and expresses the multicultural identity of this country, while retaining a strong Polynesian imprint.

Marika Nakete

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Laisa Vulakoro

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Laisa Vulakoro, the Vude Queen, is one of the most popular singers of all time in Fiji. Her versatility and talent enables her to sing many styles of music and her stage presence makes her the complete entertainer.

Bula Band

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The Bula Band is a Fijian string band who perform at the Jean Michel Cousteau resort.

Somai Serenaders

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Ok! Ryos

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One of the most talented and the most prolific bands in New Caledonia.

Tim Sameke and We Ce Ca

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The most popular dance troupe in New Caledonia.

Music of the South Pacific

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Between 1978 and 1992, David Fanshawe traveled the Pacific, recording, photographing and writing about the cultures and people he met. This album features 27 tracks that detail his search for traditional music from nine islands in the region.