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How Is It Possible That Some French Polynesian Music Is Based In Christian Hyms?

How Is It Possible That Some French Polynesian Music Is Based In Christian Hyms?

An exploration into the music genre, Himene Tarava

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Dec 04, 2024
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Traditional Music In French Polynesia

Music played an essential role in daily life for the people living on the islands of French Polynesia, dating back millennia. Polynesians sang to pray, dance, and celebrate one another. More specifically, they sang Mele, or chants, for religious purposes to commemorate their Gods and a…

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