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Somai Serenaders

From: Oceania > South Pacific

Genres: Papua New Guinea Stringbands, Polynesian String Bands

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The Somai Serenaders from Savu-Savu, Fiji play a traditional string band style unique to the islands. Every village it seems has it's own string band and we were told that the Somai group is one of the very best players. Their music is played in a very ritualized fashion while sitting on the... Learn More »

SPWMF Fiji 04 - Beach & Hotel Sessions

Recorded at several events during the South Pacific World Music Festival, this special album features the Somai Serenaders singing several songs at the beach (you can see the mic in the picture above) and features Marika Nakete on some tracks on backup guitar and vocals. Also here are two songs (Moda Bula and Song of the Oppressors) that the Serenaders felt strongly about ensuring the rest...
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	Title	Length
	On the Beach #5	2:46

	On the Beach #4	4:15

	On the Beach #8	4:06

	On the Beach #9	3:30

	On the Beach #11	3:29

	Moda Bula	4:01

	Song of the Oppressors	3:50

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Live at Koro Sun

This recording was absolutely the most exciting moment at the South Pacific World Music Festival in Savusavu, Fiji. The Somai Serenaders were not an official part of the program -- they are just part of the prolific local Fijian music scene. Every village has a string band and this group has earned the reputation of being one of the very best. Their music is played on the floor around a kava bowl...
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	Title	Length
	Vakdeitaki Daulomani (Ensuring)	4:20

	Mereula	4:51

	Yasawa	3:35

	Talau Oataka Mada	2:53

	Dau Tagica Na Yaloqu	4:13

	Di Tu Na Mati (Low Tide)	3:58

	Filo	4:57

	Cila Ni Vula (Moonlight)	4:20

	Rarawa Ni Yaloqu	2:47

	Savu Savu	3:46

	Sobo Sa Mai Vorolaki Au	4:40

	Isa Lei	4:23

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Wananavu/Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
This would have to be a remake of one fiji's greatest and undoubtedly mastered bands Senibuasala. The Music and Harmonies put together make this band one of the best in what they do!! .. Loving it!! -L.