South Pacific Islands

Very cool stuff. Music from areas not often represented in World compilations, like Easter Island (Rapa Nui), New Caledonia, and Papua New Guinea. Mostly a mix of traditional Pacific sounds with contemporary instruments or styles (such as hip hop or reggae). It’s all very good and leaves you wanting more.

*1. Sweet & warm pan-Pacific pop in the Tokelau language.
*2. Upbeat, some spoken word, cool perc, bass, vox.
*3. Midtempo w/strong vocal harmonies. Very melodic.
4. Relaxed blend of guitar/vocals/whistle. A lilting folk sway.
5. Bright & happy w/strings/perc/vocals. Sweet.
*6. Great blend of voices in a reggae-flavored sway.
7. Slightly jazzy w/good female vocals. Midtempo & light.
8. Midtempo. Rich vocal harmonies & a relaxed feeling.
*9. Ukulele backs a male chorus. Bouncy w/a Hawaiian feel.
10. A capella intro - a bright, lively little romp.
11. Upbeat with a touch of the Caribbean. Fun.
11/2004