Layer

NameFijian music (Taveuni and Kadavu)
DescriptionAudio recordings of music and song in Fiji from a wide variety of genre. Some with descriptions and explanations. Ranges from traditional performance, to children's songs and modern Fijian pop. Languages recorded include English and Fijian (Fiji, Standard Fijian, Eastern Fijian, Nadroga, Naadronga).
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ContributorBill Palmer
Entries16
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Added to System2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated in System2023-11-08 15:39:19
Subject linguistics, PARADISEC, language
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PublisherDavid Goldsworthy
Contactadmin@paradisec.org.au
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Source URLhttps://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4
Linkbackhttps://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4
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Suva

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-02-01
End Date
1986-02-01

Description

Side A: 3 mins 39 secs. Title/First Line: Noqu Vakayatuyatu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu Items. Instruments: Guitar Comments: 1-4 Performed by the group: Cau Cau Ni Delai Setura. Items 1-2 distorted. -- Duration: 1 min 50 secs. Title/First Line: E nai E nai E Genre: Sere Ni Cumu Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Hcl. -- Duration: 3 mins 7 secs Title/First Line: Cagicagina Noda Reveni Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Bass. -- Duration: 2 mins 47 secs Title/First Line: Bili-Biliga Dredre. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Hcl. -- Duration: 4 mins 36 secs. Title/First Line: Noqu Sa Mai Moce Tatadra Genre: Sere Ni Cumu Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Bass Comments: Group: Waikoula Kei Tavua. -- Duration: 2 mins 24 secs. Title/First Line: Noqu Bebe. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Bass. Comments: Group: Delai Ni Koroniyaka. -- Duration: 2 mins 42 secs. Title/First Line: Au Rui Vesuki Tu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Bass. Comments: Group: Vosa Na Wai Oldies. -- Duration: 3mins 6secs. Title/First Line: Na Yabaki Taucoko. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Bass. Comments: Group: Kilani Trio. -- Duration: 2 mins 52 secs. Title/First Line: Cagi Ceva Ceva Riki. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar. Comments: Group: Tegu Ni Ulu I Navakasiga. -- Duration: 1 min 57 secs. Title/First Line: Vakayatuyatutuaki Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Fgp. Instruments: Guitar. Comments: Group: Suva Bay Choir. -- Duration: 4mins 11secs. Title/First Line: Au Mai Tu Tauda Tu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Synth, Drums, Vibes. Comments: Group: Old Timers. -- Duration: 4mins 17secs. Title/First Line: Na Sa Vakaevei. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Synth, Vibes. Comments:Group: Senijiale. -- Side B -- Duration: 1min 30secs. Title/First Line: Rarawa Ni Yalogu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Ukelele, Guitar, 3 Derua, Hand Clapping, Wa Dua. Comments: None. -- Duration: 8 mins 50 secs. Title/First Line: Yagona Ceremony and Chant. Genre: Meke Ni Yaqona. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, 3 Derua, Hand Clapping, Guitar. Comments: Includes Spoken explainations in English. -- Duration: 1 min 43secs. Title/First Line: Bunda Isalei Buna. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, 4 Derua, Hand Clapping, Guitar. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 30 secs. Title/First Line: N/A. Genre: Sea Sea. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Lali, 5 Derua, Guitar. Comments: Includes shouts of encouragment to the dancers. -- Duration: 50 secs. Title/First Line: N/A. Genre: Meke Ni Valu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, 5 Derua. Comments: War Dance. Standing In Line with hand movements. -- Duration: 1 min 40 secs. Title/First Line: Isalei Adi. Genre: Tuibota. Voice:m3. Instruments: Lali, Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: 'Snake' dance. Single, moving line, waist hold. -- Duration: 3 mins 25 secs. Title/First Line: O Cei E Bolei Au. Genre: Taralala. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Ukelele, Guitar, 4 Derua, Wa Dua. Comments: Some speaking/silence between Items 6 and 7. -- Duration: 2 mins 22 secs. Title/First Line: Isa Lei. Genre: Sere Vanua. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments:N/A. Comments: Tape ran out before the end of the item.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F860102
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a1
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860102
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860102
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Lau, Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-02-01
End Date
1986-02-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 36 secs. Title/First Line: Introduction. Genre: N/A. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 53 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali Ni Kaci. Genre: Signaling. Voice: None. Instruments: Lali. Comments: Each of the nine lali rhythms is preceded by a spoken explaination. -- Duration: 1 min 12 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali Ni Sa Kama Oti E Dua na Koro. Genre: Signalling Voice: None. Instruments: 2 Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 40 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali ni Bokola. Genre: Signalling. Voice: None. Instruments: 2 Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 40 secs. Title/First Line: Nal lali Ni Vuki. Genre: Signalling. Voice: None. Instruments: Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration:1 min 3 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali Ni Wate Genre: Signalling Voice: Instruments:2 Lali Comments: None. -- Duration: 41 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali Ni Soro Masumasu. Genre: Signalling. Voice: None. Instruments: 2 Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 15 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali Vakaturaga. Genre: Signalling. Voice: None. Instruments: 2 Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 7 secs. Title/First Line: Na Lali ni Mate. Genre: Signalling. Voice: None. Instruments: 2 Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min. Title/First Line: Na Lali Ni Tabu. Genre: Signalling. Voice: None. Instruments: Lali. Comments: At the end of this item, a tuning fork (a C) is sounded a pitch referent. -- Side B -- Duration:1 min 15 secs. Title/First Line: Tube Pupu Tu O Ra Alavo. Genre: Sere Ni Meme. Voice: F1. Instruments: None. Comments: Text Utilises mixture of two Dialects: Taveuni and Nadroga. -- Duration: 1 min 15 secs. Title/First Line: O Nacanieli Dau Tagi. Genre: Sere Ni Meimei. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 17 secs. Title/First Line: Ke Ko Dovu. Genre: Taralala. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Distorted. -- Duration: 2 mins 9 secs. Title/First Line: Ke Ko Dovu. Genre: Taralala. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: False starts. Verse 1 sung three times. -- Duration: 1min 16 secs. Title/First Line: Ke Ko Dovu. Genre: Taralala. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration:2 mins 54 secs. Title/First Line: Ko Droka Na Bogi. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp8. Instruments: Lali. Comments: Older type of sere ni cumu. Text rich in symbolism. -- Duration: 18 secs. Title/First Line: Tauri Tauri... Genre: Meke Ni Tavowaqa. Voice: M1+mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Items 7-9 are chants for hauling fishing boats up the beach. -- Duration: 25 secs. Title/First Line: Bibi Na se Ni Co. Genre: Meke Ni Tavowaqa. Voice: m1+mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Items 8 and 9 may also be used for Hauling logs. -- Duration: 17 secs. Title/First Line: Era Qoli Na Marama. Genre: Meke Ni Tavowaqa. Voice: M1+Mfg. instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 48 secs. Title/First Line: O Ului-Qalau. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 27 secs. Title/First Line: Dau 'Ele A waqa Mai Mua Sofa. Genre: Sere Ni Cumo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 50 secs. Title/First Line: Na Tui Dau Loloma Ga. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Methodist hymn. -- Duration: 3 mins 3 secs. Title/First Line: Jisu Koi Au Oqo. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Methodist Hymn; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F860304
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a2
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860304
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860304
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-02-01
End Date
1986-02-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 7 mins 24 secs. Title/First Line: 'Oro Ni Tevoro. Genre:Vakamalolo (Meke Ni Veli). Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Short breaks between the various verses. -- Duration: 2 mins 43 secs. Title/First Line: Turaga Ni Nanumi Viti. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 40 secs. Title/First Line: Tofa Sa Moce. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: Text includes some Samoan words. -- Duration: 3 mins 9 secs. Title/First Line: Sa Na Taimi Na Tinikarua. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments:Guitar, Ukele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 57 secs. Title/First Line: Navakawau Nanumi Au. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 53 secs. Title/First Line: O Bui Savirewa. Genre: Meke Ni Mei Mei. Voice: Fgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Multi-part lullaby. -- Duration: 32 secs. Title/First Line:O O Bauwa. Genre: Meke Ni Mei Mei. Voice: Fgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Mult-part lullaby. -- Duration: 29 secs. Title/First Line: O O Bauwa. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: Fgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Same song repeated at a higher pitch. -- Duration: 2 mins 15 secs. Title/First Line: Na Noda I Solisoli. Genre: N/A. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: A modern gospel song. -- Side B -- Duration: 6 mins 7 secs. Title/ First Line: A Moli. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Handclapping. Comments: Short breaks between sections/verses. -- Duration: 1 min 47 secs. Title/ First Line: Vasoqo. Genre: Vakamlolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: This is the prelude to the meke 'A moli' (normally precedes it). -- Duration: 1 min 16 secs. Title/ First Line: O Sula Dau Tagi. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: F1. Instruments: Patting child/leg. Comments: False start. Laughing and giggling. Text incomplete. -- Duration: 1 min 13 secs. Title/ First Line: O Sula Dau Tagi. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: F1. Instruments: Patting child/leg. Comments: Same song repeated. Text complete. See tape 4.2 for another version of this lullaby. -- Duration: 1 min 13 secs. Title/ First Line: Ni Vakarogorogo Mai na Veiyasana. Genre: N/A. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: Genre unclear. Described as an ancient song. Possibly Vakalutuivoce with only one part. -- Duration: 2 mins 20 secs. Title/ First Line: Ko Lomaloma Na Toba Vakaloloma. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Older type of sere ni cumu. -- Duration: 2 mins 31 secs. Title/ First Line: Sere 'Ei Vatuwiriwiri. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Short break between chorus and second verse. -- Duration:2 mins 47 seconds. Title/ First Line: Vuna Poidi. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 42 secs. Title/ First Line: Talanoa ni Noqu Koro. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Bass, Drums, Tambourine. Comments: Modern, electrified Fijian pop style.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F860506
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a3
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860506
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860506
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 48 secs. Title/ First Line: Oi kemuni kece. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: C15. Instruments: None. Comments: Basic unison with a second harmony part in second half of chorus. -- Duration: 1 min 46 secs. Title/ First Line: Au Yawa Dina Ga. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: F1. Instruments: None. Comments: Microphone feedback. -- Duration:1 min 32 secs. Title/ First Line: Au Sa Tamata Ca. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 13 secs. Title/ First Line: Yaca I Jusu Sa Ka Yaga. Genre: Polotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Iron rod and spoon. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 4 secs. Title/ First Line: Biu Somosomo. Genre: Sere Ni cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Some talking in background. -- Duration: 1 min 55 secs. Title/ First Line: Dua Nai Tu'u Me'u Rogoca. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments:Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: No dance on this occasion. -- Duration: 2 mins 41 secs. Title/ First Line: Moce Moce qou Meimei. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: F4. Instruments: None. Comments: Multi-part lullaby. Textual similarities with tape 6.3. -- Duration: 2 mins 36 secs. Title/ First Line: Noqu Yanuyanu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 2 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 46 secs. Title/ First Line: Ena Yakavi. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 2 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: Sacred text. -- Side B -- Duration: 31 secs. Title/First Line: Teiti Ulavi. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 24 secs. Title/First Line: O Misi Tavoleni. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: M1. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 15 secs. Title/First Line: Toa Toa Dradra. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: M2. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 29 secs. Title/First Line: Chulu Chululu. Genre: Children's Action Song. Voice: M1+c2. Instruments: Ukelele, Hand Clapping. Comments: This item is not indigenous; Samoan or Hawaiian. A children's action song. -- Duration: 34 secs. Title/First Line: Taba Loi. Genre: Children's Action Song. Voice: M1+c2. Instruments: Ukelele, Hand Clapping, Lali. Comments: Question and answer sequence is followed by a children's action song. -- Duration: 3 mins 36 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Vosoti Au Saka. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M8. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: For Items 6-7, singers were singing softly and the bass part is not prominent enough in the recording. -- Duration: 4 mins 4 secs. Title/First Line: Veiyanuyanu Au Dau So'ota Voli. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M8. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 23 secs. Title/First Line: Au Na Viriya Na Bai Ni Gauna. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M8. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 3 secs. Title/First Line: Vodo Mai Ena Adi Keva. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M8. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 4 secs. Title/First Line: Tou Sere Mada Ni 'Ua. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M8. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 14 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Bula Sa'a Mai Noda. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M8. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: Tape ran out before song finished.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F860708
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a4
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860708
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860708
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-02-01
End Date
1986-02-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 3 mins 1 sec. Title/First Line: Ni Rogoca Noda Lewe Ni Lotu. Genre: Polotu. Voice: F7+M3. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 17 secs. Title/First Line: Moce Koto Na Tui Ko Solomoni. Genre: Polotu. Voice: F7+M3. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 9 mins 50 secs. Title/First Line: Me'e Malumu. Genre: Meke Wau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali Hand Clapping. Comments: This item consists of two distinct sections with a break between them; the first is the prelude to the dance and the second the singing for the dance proper. -- Side B -- Duration:16 mins 26 secs. Title/First Line: Me'e Malumu. Genre: Meke Wau (Club Dance). Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: A second recording of this piece with the dance movements (see tape 9.3). Use of limiter in Matana section. Towards the end of item, batteries went flat (speed and pitch increase). -- Duration: 1 min 2 secs. Title/First Line: Ivi Teitei. Genre: Ciqo Moli. Voice: Fgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Chant accompanying citrus fruit juggling. One main female singer. -- Duration: 33 secs. Title/First Line: Benau. Genre: Ciqo Moli. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Chant to accompany citrus fruit with one hand. One female singer. Item recorded twice. -- Duration: 19 secs. Title/First Line: Benau. Genre: Ciqo Moli. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Chant to accompany citrus fruit with one hand. One female singer. Item recorded twice.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F860910
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a5
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860910
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F860910
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 8 mins 40 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Va'arorogo Mada Me'u Tu'una. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Dancers clap moce (farewell) at the end of this item. -- Duration: 4 mins 22 secs. Title/First Line: Wai Wai Nene. Genre: Action Song. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Modern action song for children. -- Duration: 11 mins 6 secs. Title/First Line: Dormu Na Siga ni Lutu A Dra'i. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Two of the male dancers were the soloists for this meke. The repeat of the last section is taped at 3.75. The singers started this section at a higher pitch after I stopped the performance to check the tape. Moce clapping at end of item. -- Side B -- Duration: 33 secs. Title/First Line: O O Bauwa. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: F1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 22 secs. Title/First Line: Ta Ta Veisa Veisa. Genre: Children's Game Song. Voice: F2. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: Children's game: two children sit facing each other and slap hands in various configurations. -- Duration: 2 mins 5 secs. Title/First Line: Tono Tono E Drau. Genre: Children's Game Song. Voice: F1+F2. Instruments: None. Comments: Older woman chants while two girls play game. Whistling signals which of the four hands is 'out' during the game. Game continues with spoken dialogue only between two girls. -- Duration: 15 secs. Title/First Line: La'I Ta Bula. Genre: Children's Game Song. Voice: F2. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: Same clapping game as item 2 with a different song. -- Duration: 7 mins 50 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Bula Ni Mata Vinaka Mai. Genre: N/A. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: A modern meke composed for the ordination of village priest. Recorded with breaks between three sections of piece. -- Duration: 2 mins 59 secs. Title/First Line: Sere Ni Va'abula. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 12 sec. Title/First Line: Isa. Genre: N/A. Voice: M3. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: Sacred text in sere ni cumu style.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F861112
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a6
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861112
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861112
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 5 mins 23 secs. Title/First Line: Sogotio I Vale Ni Yaya. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 38 secs. Title/First Line: Meke I Noa. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 51 secs. Title/First Line: Kida Ni Mataka. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 47 secs. Title/First Line: Meke Ni Baravi. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 34 secs. Title/First Line: Au Davo Oto Ni Sana Yakavi. Genre: Vuvu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: No dance on this occasion, but probably intended for a vakamalolo. -- Duration: 3 mins 46 secs. Title/First Line: Au Davo Oto Ni Sana Yakavi. Genre: Polutu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Spoons. Comments: None. -- Side B -- Duration: 2 mins 53 secs. Title/First Line: Tou Mai Laveta. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: False start. A guitarist strummed along with song also. -- Duration: 1 min 57 secs. Title/First Line: Meda Mai Taua Tale. Genre: Taralala. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 24 secs. Title/First Line: Chulu Chulu. Genre: Taralala. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Ukelele, Hand Clapping, Spoons. Comments: Couples in lines linked by arm to waist hold. -- Duration: 2 mins 24 secs. Title/First Line: Sili I Wai Na Me. Genre: Tuiboto. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Ukelele, Hand Clapping, Spoons. Comments: Conga-style snake dance. -- Duration: 4 mins 1 sec. Title/First Line: Ni Rogoca Mada. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: 2 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: Items 5-8 sung by male group sitting on veranda drinkning grog (after dark). Some talking and guitar strumming between items 5 and 6. -- Duration: 2 mins 54 secs. Title/First Line: Au Bau Via Talanoata's. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: 2 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 17 sec. Title/First Line: Ni Rogoca Mada. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: 2 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: Same title as item 5 but different song (No. 5 is a love song; No. 7 is a song about Easter). -- Duration: 3 mins 21 secs. Title/First Line: Isalei Karua. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: 2 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: Tape ran out towards end of song.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F861314
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a7
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861314
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861314
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 1 min 40 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Sa Rogo. Genre: Same. Voice: F7. Instruments: None. Comments: Recording preceeded by prayer. Items 1-4 have two main part and drone (group). -- Duration: 1 min 29 secs. Title/First Line: Isa Noda Qase. Genre: Same. Voice: F7. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 33 secs. Title/First Line: Kauveilatai. Genre: Same Voice: F8. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 39 secs. Title/First Line: Sa Buli Keda Na Tamata. Genre: Taro (Catechism). Voice: F8. Instruments: None. Comments: False start to this item. A series of spoken question and sung answers. -- Duration: 3 mins 17 secs. Title/First Line: Senikau Dau Loloma. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 14 secs. Title/First Line: Na Tagi Na Rarawa. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: Some talking between items 6 and 7. -- Duration: 2 mins 7 secs. Title/First Line: Ma U wede Na Cagi. Genre: Vakanunigasau. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: Three part singing. Two distinct sections to this item. See tape 16.5 for a two-part version of this item. See also tape 6.2. -- Duration: 2 mins 4 secs. Title/First Line: Au Ravi Tu E Vuni Vadra 'Ula. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Recording starts just as first word is being sung. Tapping on mat can be heard. See tape 16.4 for another performance of this item. -- Duration: 2 mins 20 secs. Title/First Line: Ko Droka Na Bogi. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M6. Instruments: None. Comments: See Tape 4.6 for another version of this item. -- Duration: 1 min 22 secs. Title/First Line: Ke Ko Dovu. Genre: Taralala. Voice: M6. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: See Tape 4.3-5 for other verions of this item. -- Side B -- Duration: 1 min 5 secs. Title/First Line: Vono Kula. Genre: Vakavunigasu. Voice: M6. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 5 mins 29 secs. Title/First Line: Vono Kula. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Tape started after singer had begun. Missed first word. -- Duration: 7 mins 11 secs. Title/First Line: Bilo Levu. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Sounds of child crying and birds chirping. Some long pauses between verses. -- Duration: 2 mins 4 secs. Title/First Line: Ravi Tu Na Vuni Vadra'Ula. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Sounds of children talking in background. See Tape 15.8 for another performance of this item. -- Duration: 1 mn 59 secs. Title/First Line: Ma U Wede Na Cagi. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: This item has two distinct sections. See Tape 15.7 for another performance. -- Duration: 3 mins 34 secs. Title/First Line: Cabe Na Lotu. Genre: Polotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Spoons. Comments: Sounds of dog barking in Background. -- Duration: 1 min 48 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Vakarorogo Na Marama. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: A song (vakasogo) aboug the sea breeze blowing on the shore.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F861516
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a8
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861516
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861516
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Taveuni

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A: Duration: 2 mins 30 secs. Title/First Line: Au Nai Kidavaki. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: The lead guitarist had a cold and his sniffing can be heard throughout. 'Bass' guitar had only three strings. 'Rhythm' guitar had five (minus top string) and tuned standard way. 'Lead guitar had six strings tuned in non-standard way. Ukelele had three strings. -- Duration: 3 mins 12 secs. Title/First Line: Tinaqu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 33 secs. Title/First Line: Au Mai Tagi Lagalaga. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 43 secs. Title/First Line: Lewe Kei Na Sui. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 24 secs. Title/First Line: Cina Kadrala. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 6 secs. Title/First Line: Kauti Au Ena Vakacegu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 4 secs. Title/First Line: Isa Na Cina. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Side B -- Duration: 4 mins 3 secs. Title/First Line: Luvuci Au. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: See Text. -- Duration: 3 mins 58 secs. Title/First Line: Isa Lei Ko Iteni. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: Sacred text. -- Duration: 2 mins 3 secs. Title/First Line: Marama. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 10 secs. Title/First Line: Tagi Na Rarawa. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 12 secs. Title/First Line: Unaisi Kautoga. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 37 secs. Title/First Line: Sa Vakarau Tu. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 5 secs. Title/First Line: Burotukula. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: M3. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 20 secs. Title/First Line: Guitar and Ukelele Tunings. Genre: N/A. Voice: None. Instruments: 3 Guitars, Ukelele. Comments: Tunings introduced. In order: Bass, Lead, Ukelele, Rhythm.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F861718
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77a9
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861718
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861718
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Kadavu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 2 mins 14 secs. Title/First Line: Serekali Ke AdiaKanisi Naivalurua. Genre: Serekali (Recitation). Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: Text pays tribute to a woman from this village who died in Hurricane Meli in 1979. -- Duration: 1 min 28 secs. Title/First Line: Serekali Ni Cagilaba Ko Meli. Genre: Serekali. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: Describes damage done during Hurricane Meli. -- Duration: 10 mins 19 secs. Title/First Line: Cakacaka Ni Vale Ni Lotu. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, 4 Derua. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 16 secs. Title/First Line: Loma I na Leca. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, 5 Derua. Comments: The history of Matanuku village. See Tape 2.22 for another version. -- Duration: 3 mins 15 secs. Title/First Line: Liwavi Au Na Tokalau. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Items 5 and 6 were taped at 3.75 speed. -- Duration: 2 mins 31 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Rogoca Mada na Noqu I Talanoa. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: About playing football. Includes English words. Some tapping/thumping on floor. -- Side B -- Duration: 3 mins 33 secs. Title/First Line: Moce Koto a Tui. Genre: Same. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Pounding of yaqona can be heard in the background at the beginning. -- Duration: 1 min 20 secs. Title/First Line: Loma I Toga. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: F2. Instruments: None. Comments: Christian religious text. Tapping in background. -- Duration: 4 mins 10 secs. Title/First Line: Dou Mai Vakabauti Jisu. Genre: Polotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Spoons. Comments: None. -- Duration: 10 mins 42 secs. Title/First Line: Yadra Cala. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, 5 Derua. Comments: Christian religious text. Mike moved during sections 2 and 3. -- Duration: 0 mins 35 secs. Title/First Line: Derua Tunings. Genre: N/A. Voice: None. Instruments: Derua. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 56 secs. Title/First Line: Sa Rogo Levu Na Noqu Vanua. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Lali, Derua, Ukelele. Comments: Fade out during last verse (end of tape).; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F861920
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77aa
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861920
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F861920
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Kadavu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 2 mins 0 secs. Title/First Line: Me Vakalaugatataki. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 40 secs. Title/First Line: Totoka Qai Vakaciriloloma. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 16 mins 3 secs. Title/First Line: Meke Ni Ika. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Intended for vakamalolo dance, the 16 verses performed in three brackets with breaks in between (verses 1-7, 8-12 and 13-16). Pitch level changes between brackets. Note male falsetto singing. -- Duration: 8 mins 14 secs. Title/First Line: Na Meke I Wau Cevai. Genre: Meke Wau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Text describes Fijian soldiery in olden times. -- Duration: 2 mins 57 secs. Title/First Line: Lomai Na Leca. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Clubs on Ground. Comments: Text relates to the history of Matanuku island. See Tape 19.4 for another version of this composition. Intended for women's vakamalolo. -- Duration: 11 mins 54 secs. Title/First Line: Noqu Dabe Toka Mai Noqu Vale. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: First section unaccompanied.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F862122
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77ab
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862122
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862122
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Kadavu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 2 mins 15 secs. Title/First Line: Yaco Na Gauna Ni Sogo Ni Vata. Genre: Same. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 0 mins 30 secs. Title/First Line: Toa I Toa I Loaloa. Genre: Meke Ni Meimei. Voice: F1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 0 mins 27 secs. Title/First Line: Asita. Genre: Children's Game Song. Voice: F2. Instruments: Hand Clapping. Comments: Two girls sitting facing each other and clapping each other's gands in various ways. -- Duration: 3 mins 46 secs. Title/First Line: Saioni. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: The leader (bass) read from tonic sol-fa. -- Duration: 3 mins 41 secs. Title/First Line: Tukuna Yani Na Nona Lewa. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 58 secs. Title/First Line: Marau Da Cibitaka Tu. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 3 mins 01 secs. Title/First Line: Bula Ga Ni Lasa Au Lakova. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Leader gives notes at beginning. Many children with some youths singing bass. -- Duration: 2 mins 09 secs. Title/First Line: Noqu Viavia Ni Buca. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Mainly children with some youths singing bass. -- Duration: 0 mins 35 secs. Title/First Line: Serekali Ni Moli. Genre: Serekali. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: Although spoken and referred to as 'recitation' (serekali), the text is designed for ciqo moli (juggling citrus fruit). -- Side B -- Duration: 1 min 17 secs. Title/First Line: Tukituki Seni Mulomulo. Genre: Game Song. Voice: Mgp10. Instruments: Citrus Hit on Floor. Comments: False start. Game song performed by ten men with citrus fruit. See VideoTape 2.29 for another version of this game/text. -- Duration: 7 mins 28 secs. Title/First Line: Taiti E leqa E Wasawasa. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Intended for women's vakamalolo dance. -- Duration: 8 mins 48 secs. Title/First Line: Ratu Sukuna. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 7 mins 18 secs. Title/First Line: Ratu Sukuna. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Intended for sea sea dance. Tape ran out during last verse of this item; re-recorded on Tape 25.1.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F862324
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77ac
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862324
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862324
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Kadavu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 3 mins 21 secs. Title/First Line: Talatala Ma Ra Tau Tamana. Genre: Meke Moto (Spear Dance). Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 5 secs. Title/First Line: Na Loloma. Genre: Same. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Tapping of two men on the floor can be heard. -- Duration: 2 mins 43 secs. Title/First Line: Se Bera Ni Sucu Na Mesaia. Genre: Same. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 02 secs. Title/First Line: Setani. Genre: Same. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 0 mins 33 secs. Title/First Line: Sere Ni Siwa. Genre: Serekali. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 5 mins 12 secs. Title/First Line: A Cava Na Tamata Mo Nanumi Koya Kina. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Side B -- Duration: 3 mins 27 secs. Title/First Line: Jisu Sa Wekaqu Dina. Genre: Sere Ni Lotu. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 4 mins 21 secs. Title/First Line: Matanisiga Vou. Genre: Sere Vanua. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 0 mins 26 secs. Title/First Line: Cila Cila Ra Siga. Genre: Sere Ni Meimei. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: A man singing a song he heard as a child. -- Duration: 0 mins 26 secs. Title/First Line: Owa Owa Boi Ko Ra Ra. Genre: Mei Mei. Voice: F1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 0 mins 29 secs. Title/First Line: Ira Koli. Genre: Meimei. Voice: F1. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 0 mins 40 secs. Title/First Line: N/A. Genre: N/A. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: No details given of this item. This man claimed to be singing an old song. Much humour surrounded his performance. -- Duration: 3 mins 55 secs. Title/First Line: Nodra Taro Na Marama. Genre: Taro. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Alternate speaking (reading from book) and singing. Sound of rain on roof can be heard in latter part of item. -- Duration: 8 mins 49 secs. Title/First Line: Soli Ko Viti Ki Peretania. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: This item about the cession of Fiji to britain does not have an associated dance.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F862526
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77ad
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862526
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862526
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Kadavu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 3 mins 32 secs. Title/First Line: Soli Ko Viti Ki Peretania. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: Completion of Tape 26.8. -- Duration: 11 mins 39 secs. Title/First Line: Ratu Yaca. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: Shouts and screams of excitement and encouragement latter part of item. -- Duration: 8 mins 57 secs. Title/First Line: Dola Ni Valeni Lotu (Verses 1-3). Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Tape ran out during verse 4, No. 3. See Tape 28.1. -- Side B -- Duration: 4 mins 19 secs. Title/First Line: Dola Ni Valeni. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Completion of Tape 27.3 (Verse 4, No. 3 ---> Verse 6). -- Duration: 0 mins 52 secs. Title/First Line: Ni Sa Bula Mai. Genre: Serekali. Voice: M1. Instruments: None. Comments: A recitation composed on the day of recording about my visit to the village. -- Duration: 5 mins 40 secs. Title/First Line: Noqu Vanua. Genre: Sere Ni Cumu. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Guitar, Ukelele. Comments: None. -- Duration: 10 mins 53 secs. Title/First Line: Vakawirimadigi. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Verses 1-6. See Tape 29.1.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F862728
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77ae
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862728
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862728
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Kadavu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 2 mins 46 secs. Title/First Line: Vakawirimadgiri. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Verses 7-8. Continued from Tape 28.4. Verses 9-12 of this composition not performed. -- Duration: 1 min 05 secs. Title/First Line: Oa Oa Rosavu Rewa. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M1, F1. Instruments: None. Comments: Despite much coaxing and pre-recording practice the man was unsure of his part and dropped out in one place. -- Duration: 1 min 10 secs. Title/First Line: Niu Niu K'Au A Tavia. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: F2. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 6 mins 31 secs. Title/First Line: Meke I Tiqa. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: Intended for men's dance with spears (tiga) and clubs (ula). -- Duration: 5 mins 56 secs. Title/First Line: Seni Jiale. Genre: Vakamalolo. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: None. -- Duration: 5 mins 56 secs. Title/First Line: Kuita. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: Intended for seasea dance. Verses 1-3 only recorded. Flase start of 31 seconds before performance proper. Poor recording quality (batteries depleting). -- Side B -- Duration: 1 min 44 secs. Title/First Line: Nukuwatu. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: b Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 44 secs. Title/First Line: Nukuwatu. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: b Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 1 min 26. Title/First Line: Na Ciri Ni Namara. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 min 01 secs. Title/First Line: Marama Ni Namara. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: None. -- Duration: 2 mins 37 secs. Title/First Line: Narration of Legend and Turltle Chant. Genre: Turtle Chant. Voice: Fgp. Instruments: None. Comments: Dub of track on disc: Songs of Fiji. BBC Transcription Service (1954) 109942. Dubbed at F.B.C. Suva.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F862930
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77af
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862930
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F862930
Created At
2023-11-08 15:39:19
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:50:10

Tailevu

Type
Other

Details

Start Date
1986-01-01
End Date
1986-01-01

Description

Side A -- Duration: 19 mins 46 secs. Title/First Line: Na Duivosavosa. Genre: Ruasa. Voice: Mfgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping, Derua. Comments: This is an old copy of a cassette field recording of an old meke ruasa. The performance was arranged and recorded by the Fiji Arts Council. The recording quality is only fair and the beginings and endings of secitons/verses are sometimes cut off on the original recording. -- Side B -- Duration: 17 mins 33 secs. Title/First Line: Sucu Mai Qamea, Nodra Voli Kei Na Vala Mai Solomoni. Genre: Seasea. Voice: Mgp. Instruments: Lali, Hand Clapping. Comments: Dubbed from a tape held at F.B.C., Suva in Feburary, 1986. The performing group consists of Suva residents originally from the province of Bua on Vanua Levu. -- Duration: 1 min 34 secs. Title/First Line: Nuku Cagicagi. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Dubbed from tape held at F.B.C Suva in Feburary, 1986. -- Duration: 3 mins 23 secs. Title/First Line: Tabu Soro. Genre: Vakavunigasau. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Dubbed from tape held at F.B.C Suva in Feburary, 1986. -- Duration: 1 min 35 secs. Title/First Line: Vunimoli. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Dubbed from tape held at F.B.C Suva in Feburary, 1986. -- Duration: 1 min 40 secs. Title/First Line: Naqiri Ma Na Rua. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Dubbed from tape held at F.B.C Suva in Feburary, 1986. -- Duration: 3 mins 34 secs. Title/First Line: Vavau. Genre: Vakalutuivoce. Voice: M2. Instruments: None. Comments: Dubbed from tape held at F.B.C Suva in Feburary, 1986.; Item contains instrumental music.

Extended Data

ID
DG4-F863132
Languages
Fijian - fij
Countries
Fiji - FJ
Publisher
David Goldsworthy
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Rights
Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc77b0
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/DG4/F863132
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2023-11-08 15:39:19
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2023-12-11 17:50:10
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