South Pacific Drums

Various Artists - International - Australia/Pacific Islands | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 8, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Playasound
• ASIN: B000005G0G
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,687 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #2 in Music > World Music > Pacific Islands > Polynesian Music
  • #2 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Australia & New Zealand
  • #51 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > General

Track Listings

1. Hoe

2. Piti

3. Toru

4. Maha

5. Pae

6. Ono

7. Hitu

8. Va'u

9. Iva

10. Ahuru

11. Ahuru Ma Ho'e

12. Ahuru Ma Piti

13. Ahuru Ma Toru

14. Ahuru Ma Maha

15. Ahuru Ma Pae

16. Ahuru Ma Ono

17. Ahuru Ma Hitu

18. Ahuru Ma Va'u

19. Ahuru Ma Iva

20. Piti Ahuru

See all 39 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds of the Islands, June 29, 2000

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"sfea3" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: South Pacific Drums (Audio CD)

In the days of old, every social, political and cultural event in an islander's life was accompanied by the beating of drums. In this compilation , the importance of the drum in the cultural life of pacifica is transmitted by the drums' varying beats and rhythms. "Maha" and "Pae" reminds the listener (Pacific Islander or not) of what has been lost, but most importantly of what has been preserved.

I recommend South Pacific Drums to all Pacific Islanders who wish to re-connect and perpetuate their culture as well as to those interested in the rich culture of pacifica.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, July 25, 2007

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Farah (Davy Jones' Locker) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: South Pacific Drums (Audio CD)

This cd is loaded with great Polynesian drum rhythms - excellent for dancing or as background music for a luau. These are authentic melodies not orchestrated versions so they may seem "raw" if you are used to the "Lawrence Welk style" of Hawaiian/Polynesian music. However, if you are looking for REAL Polynesian drumming then this is the cd for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Tahitian dancers too!, April 16, 2006

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Love and Aloha "Sejika" (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: South Pacific Drums (Audio CD)

Not only is this album great to listen to... it is also helpful to beginning Ari Tahiti students who need to hone their faarapu and tairi skills. Because the drummers can't follow you home and play while you practice in front of your bathroom mirror, this album provides basic beats that every Tahitian dancer should be able to follow.