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Folk Music of Fiji
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Welcome to Episode 127 of Busy Kids Love Music! I’m thrilled to have you join me as we continue our summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music. So far, we've explored the musical traditions of Zambia and Finland. If you missed those episodes, you can catch up by visiting the links below, where you can also print your passport stamps.
In This Episode:
- Fiji's Musical Heritage: Explore the beautiful island nation of Fiji, known for its vibrant and deeply rooted folk music.
- Traditional Instruments:
- Lali Drum: Discover the resonant sounds of this long, wooden drum carved from a single piece of wood, used for communication in Fijian villages.
- Bamboo Nose Flute: Learn about this unique instrument played by blowing through the nose, providing soothing music in ancient Fiji.
- Cultural Traditions:
- Meke Dance: Experience the traditional Fijian dance accompanied by singing and drumming, often performed during celebrations and gatherings.
- Kava Ceremony: Understand the significance of this social ritual, where people share stories and music over a bowl of traditional kava.
Thank you for joining me on this musical journey to Fiji! Stay tuned for our next destination in two weeks as we continue our summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music. Until then, eep listening, exploring, and loving music!
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR PASSPORT STAMP FOR FIJI
Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode:
Bula Maleya: Fiji Welcome Song
Lali Drum Beat at Sofitel Fiji
Fijian Meke Performance at Samoan & Fijian Wedding in Samoa
Playlist for Episode 127Enjoy the interesting instruments and dances from Fiji in this curated playlist.
Subscribe & Review
If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more music-loving families!
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Manage episode 429123949 series 3291418
Welcome to Episode 127 of Busy Kids Love Music! I’m thrilled to have you join me as we continue our summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music. So far, we've explored the musical traditions of Zambia and Finland. If you missed those episodes, you can catch up by visiting the links below, where you can also print your passport stamps.
In This Episode:
- Fiji's Musical Heritage: Explore the beautiful island nation of Fiji, known for its vibrant and deeply rooted folk music.
- Traditional Instruments:
- Lali Drum: Discover the resonant sounds of this long, wooden drum carved from a single piece of wood, used for communication in Fijian villages.
- Bamboo Nose Flute: Learn about this unique instrument played by blowing through the nose, providing soothing music in ancient Fiji.
- Cultural Traditions:
- Meke Dance: Experience the traditional Fijian dance accompanied by singing and drumming, often performed during celebrations and gatherings.
- Kava Ceremony: Understand the significance of this social ritual, where people share stories and music over a bowl of traditional kava.
Thank you for joining me on this musical journey to Fiji! Stay tuned for our next destination in two weeks as we continue our summer series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music. Until then, eep listening, exploring, and loving music!
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR PASSPORT STAMP FOR FIJI
Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode:
Bula Maleya: Fiji Welcome Song
Lali Drum Beat at Sofitel Fiji
Fijian Meke Performance at Samoan & Fijian Wedding in Samoa
Playlist for Episode 127Enjoy the interesting instruments and dances from Fiji in this curated playlist.
Subscribe & Review
If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more music-loving families!
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