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	Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Two of Samoa's paramount chiefs (Tama Aiga) at the time of independence were given lifetime appointments to jointly hold the office of head of state while a third became its first Prime Minister.
		Samoa is located east of the international dateline and south of the equator, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific.
		The Samoas are of volcanic origin and the total land area is 2934 sq km, consisting of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai'i which account for 96% of the total land area, and eight small islets: Manono, Apolima, Nuutele, Nuulua, Namua, Fanuatapu, Nuusafee and Nuulopa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Samoa (1300 words)

	Music of Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Samoas are a Polynesian island chain, currently divided between the independent state of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) and an American territory called American Samoa.
		Traditionally, the fiafia was a musical or theatrical presentation celebrating a special event in which performance groups alternated in an attempt to outdo each others' efforts; in modern times, however, it is a hotel performance in which dances like the siva Samoa and sa sa are performed.
		After Europeans came to Samoa, two new instruments were produced and quickly became commonplace: the sielo and ukulele, both string instruments.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Samoa (925 words)

	Encyclopedia: Music of Samoa
		Samoa Library of Congress, Jefferson building The Library of Congress is the unofficial national library of the United States.
		Samoa (Western Samoa until 1997, German Samoa from 1900 to 1914) is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
		New Zealand administered Western Samoa under the auspices of the League of Nations and then as a United Nations trusteeship until the country received its independence on January 1, 1962 as Western Samoa, making it the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Music-of-Samoa (1480 words)

	Samoa - Gurupedia
		Samoa (Western Samoa until 1997, German Samoa from 1900 to 1914) is a country comprising a group of islands in the South
		Settled as early as 1000 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
		German Samoa was renamed Western Samoa, New Zealand continued the occupation of Western Samoa throughout World War I. In 1919, under the Treaty of Versailles, Germany dropped its claims to the islands and they were granted to New Zealand as a mandate.
	www.gurupedia.com /s/sa/samoa.htm (213 words)

	Western archipelagoes (from Oceanic music and dance) -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Descriptive monographs are available on the music of Samoa, Tonga, Bellona Island (a Polynesian outlier in the Solomon Islands), Tokelau, Wallis and Futuna, and Tuvalu.
		Music and dance in Polynesia and Micronesia are audible and visual extensions of poetry, whereas in Melanesia they are aimed more at spectacular display during times of life crises and as a part of secret-society rituals.
		Originally known as hillbilly or mountain music, country music grew from the folk music that was brought to North America by Anglo-Celtic settlers in the 1700s and 1800s.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-14344 (827 words)

	Samoa Music
		The arrival of the first missionaries marked the awakening of Samoa to the use of church hymns as basic melodies in composing.
		The only musical instrument known to the natives before the arrival of the white man was the bamboo flute.
		As the girls sing, their bodies sway from side to side, the arms wave gracefully in perfect time, while the music, which commences slowly, gradually quickens, until arms, bodies, and voices are going at lightning speed; then they gradually slow down again and the song dies away in a soft tender whisper.
	www.janeresture.com /samoa_music (775 words)

	List of cultural and regional genres of music - Gurupedia
		Music of Guinea-Bissau (gumbe, brosca, kussundé, kundere, djambadon, tina, tinga, calibash)
		Music of the Maldives (boduberu, thaara, Gaa odi lava, langiri, bolimalaafath neshun)
		Music of Martinique and Guadeloupe (biguine, chouval bwa, gwo ka, kadans,
	www.gurupedia.com /l/li/list_of_cultural_and_regional_genres_of_music.htm (913 words)

	SAMOA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The Independent State of Samoa or Samoa is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
		Settled as early as 1500 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
		Samoa's two high chiefs at the time of independence were given lifetime appointments to jointly hold the office of head of state.
	www.yotor.org /wiki/en/sa/Samoa.htm (591 words)

	World Music Catalogue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The Jasmine Isle; Music of the Javanese Gamelan.
		Morocco I; Music of Islam and Sufism in Morocco.
		Music of the !Kung Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, Africa.
	www.sfsu.edu /~smd/music/world_mu_cat_old.html (2430 words)

	Samoa - Time - Weather - Coins - Hotels - Music
		Set in 33 acres of lush tropical gardens on the south coast of Upolu, Samoa in the South Pacific.
		It is a careful blend of traditional and contemporary architecture with the landscaped gardens featuring some of the most colourful flora found in these tropical islands.
		Music: Stay Inside - the new frontier of the music - free music, rock, lyrics, song, mp3, download, author, rock.
	www.exxun.com /Samoa/k_lk.html (401 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Samoa
		Deeply conservative and devoutly Christian, Samoan society centres around the extended family, which is headed by an elected chief who directs the family's social, economic and political affairs, and the church, which is also the focus of recreational and social life.
		Samoa's economy is highly dependent on fishing and agriculture, which is vulnerable to cyclones and disease, and is characterised by underemployment.
		Nonetheless, Samoa's economic prospects and traditional lifestyle are falling somewhat short of the expectations of the younger generation, many of whom leave for New Zealand, the US and American Samoa.
	news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/newsid_1300000/1300802.stm (476 words)

	Samoan Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		In fact in many dances, the dancers themselves add to the rythmn by clapping their hands, and dependent upon the way in which the hand is held produce a range of different sounds.
		Following the arrival of the Europeans the diversity of instrumentation vailable increased dramtically, but two instruments were developed that are now synonymous with Samoan music, the sielo and the ukele.
		The music scene in Samoa is dominated by international pop and rock groups but there is also a thriving domestic music scene.
	www.samoa.co.uk /music.html (451 words)

	South Pacific islands - music of Oceania
		Bamboo band music was invented in the Western Solomons in the 1920s.
		Music from Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
		Music from Rabi, the new home of the Micronesian Banabans of Ocean Island.
	www.southpacific.org /music.html (666 words)

	Samoa - ASCC Music Program
		The American Samoa Community College Concert Choir, under the direction of Namulauulu Dr. Paul V. Pouesi, has released a collection of hymns titled "Lo’u Tama E," available in either CD or DVD format.
		By the time Dr. Pouesi took charge of the Music Department in the mid-1990s, most of the instruments had fallen into disrepair or disappeared, although the school’s vocal ensembles had continued to flourish.
		For other concerts, we will sing Samoan music, and perform skits in our own language based on biblical scriptures and Samoan legends." At press time, the Choir has only confirmed their performances in Long Beach and Carson, but they may schedule additional appearances before they depart for the States in July.
	www.samoa.co.uk /ascc-music-prog.html (785 words)

	Micronesia Music Radio
		Music is a language that reminds us of memorable moments in our lives.
		This early music was very fundamental although some islands did use flutes and drums to accompany their singing.
		, gospel music, the day-to-day music including songs about the beauty of the sunrise, the sunset, the islands and the people, not to mention the uniquely beautiful love songs with their haunting lyrics and melodies.
	www.pacificislandsradio.com /micronesia_music_radio (443 words)

	The arts (from Samoa) -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Music, dance, tattooing, and oral literature are significant art forms in Samoa.
		Males at age 12 or 13 visit a local tufuga (tattoo artist) for tattooing from waist to knee, a prolonged and often painful process that is considered a rite of passage.
		The island country of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), located in the south-central Pacific Ocean, is one of the smallest countries in the world.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-224596 (782 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features
		At the age of 51 he returned to Samoa alone to undergo the traditional process in which a pe'a (body tattoo) is applied from the navel to lower midthigh by a tufuga (tattoo artist) using sharp bone combs, hammers and soot.
		Taumata is enrolled at the University of California at Irvine and studying music at the Claire Trevor School of Arts, and has been making a name for himself as part of the eclectic band Natusol.
		Back in Samoa, he became interested in writing and arranging Samoan-language music in a Western style, long before the rise of reggae-influenced "Jamoan" music in Samoa and New Zealand.
	starbulletin.com /2003/07/18/features/story1.html (779 words)

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		His passion for music was seen through his early years, always carrying his guitar to school, taking part at talent quests and entertaining on the streets of Apia.
		Jerome’s versatility as a cabaret entertainer expanded from island music to Latino, Calypso, jazz, country and his impersonations of the great Louis Armstrong, and Nat Cole are still a crowd pleaser.
		Jerome Grey certainly has made a significant contribution to the Samoan music, and as an icon, his influences can still be heard from the early days of AVA to the contemporary music played on radio daily.
	www.samoalive.com /sp_JeromeGrey.htm (463 words)

	LOCAL NEWS: STORY \| Samoa Observer Online: The Information Portal of Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Founder, Director and Conductor Martin Dreiwitz yesterday said the 78-strong group would be rehearsing today at the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa CCCS Youth Hall at Sogi.
		Tonight at 7:30pm the Long Island Youth Orchestra will be performing live at the CCCS Youth Hall together with the Sinamoga Samoa Music School and another local CCCS church choir.
		Its primary purpose is to draw together exceptionally gifted young musicians in order to give them the opportunity to rehearse and perform challenging music not normally available to them at school level.
	www.samoaobserver.ws /news/local/ln0704/0107ln003.htm (474 words)

	Music Links & Resources + Other Links Compiled by Te Vaka
		Categories in the directory will include: ethnic music, tribal music, classical music, musical supplies, instrument makers, music schools, recording studio equipment manufacturers, audio technicians, sound engineers, music producers, music composers, list of recording studios, music industry links, festival venues, music agents, distributors, music publishing companies, music labels, radio stations and more.
		In the Anthology of Pacific Music on PAN records 18 volumes with authentic field recordings by Adand Lucia Linkels have been published, including music of Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga, Cook Islands, Hawai‘i, Rapanui, Rotuma, Fiji and Rabi.
		Music from cultures and languages around the world, with weekly features and links from over 28 countries.
	www.tevaka.com /links.html (1211 words)

	Go Digital: 1500 GMT / 1600 BST The net in Samoa and making music from the sounds around us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Music and smiles were the order of the day among the estimated 10,000 attendees.
		A new digital music player is set to hit the shelves: The Aireo synchs with a PC over Wi-Fi, rather than requiring cables to connect.
		Sonos is the first and only digital music system that lets you play all your digital music, all over your house—and control it all from the palm of your hand.
	www.stargeek.com /item/236220.html (3310 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Samoa
		Samoa Islands, formerly Navigators Islands, group of islands, central Pacific Ocean.
		The islands east of longitude 171° west form an unorganized...
		American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United States, formed by a group of seven islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, comprising Tutuila,...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Samoa.html (108 words)

	American Samoa
		Western Samoa is a neighboring independent country that shares the same culture.
		The Samoas arguably represent the largest population of polynesian people and they take pride in a strong culture that has survived outside incursions amazingly well.
		This was the first home page dedicated to American Samoa and has been on the web since 1995.
	www.ipacific.com /samoa/samoa.html (233 words)

	Banaba - preserving history through traditional music
		The main purpose was to produce two radio programmes on Rabi, its history and culture: one for the Dutch VPRO broadcasting station and one for the national VRT station in Belgium.
		The Anthology of Pacific Music consists of 15 volumes with music of Tonga, Samoa, Hawaii, Rapanui, Cook Islands, Fiji, Rotuma and Tuvalu.
		The other music is performed by the Banaban Dancing Group, the Rabi Dancing Group, Tekananraoi, different sectors of the Catholic Church performing during a dance competition during Christmas, the choir of the Methodist Church in Nuku, the choir of the Catholic Church in Fatima, etc.
	www.banaban.com /music.htm (1342 words)

	Pacific Islands Radio
		This was undertaken as a consequence of a foreseen need to allow the musical component of island heritage to be made available to a wider audience.
		As there was no written language to record the history of the Pacific Islands, it was our beautiful island music that provided one essential record of our heritage and this was passed from generation to generation.
		The fourth Radio Station is Micronesia Music Radio 33K (24 kbps) which features original, rare, traditional and contemporary music from Micronesia.
	www.pacificislandsradio.com (885 words)

	Music of Samoa - Amzp.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Samoa's voice is so pure it reminds me of what was said about Jo Stafford, "perfect pitch." And Jim -- he's definitely gone on somewhere, but at the same time he's right here, amazing!Well I better quit before I start blabbering.
		There's everything from the blowing of a conch shell to traditional dance music, string bands, drumming, brass bands, church choirs, and even unexpected village sounds, such as the calling of the pigs.
		The music represents the molding of christian missionary work with the culture of polynesia.
	amzp.siterank.org /us/cat/music/1100102608 (936 words)

	Prominent Samoans
		Congressman Faleomavaega, or "Eni" as he is popularly known among the Samoan people, is American Samoa's longest-serving representative to the U.S. House of Representatives.
		Daughter of Jake King, former owner of the Samoa Journal and Samoa News.
		Senior District Court Judge in the Samoa Courts, Apia.
	members.tripod.com /blssooalo/prominent_Samoans.htm (1473 words)

	Search Results for antiphony - Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		At certain centres, particularly Venice, it was the practice in the late 16th century to combine and contrast an instrumental consort (mainly winds) with voices in a type of religious composition...
		step in the musical process during which musical ideas are realized and transmitted to a listener.
		In Western music, performance is most commonly viewed as an interpretive art, though it is not...
	www.britannica.com /search?query=antiphony&submit=Find&source=MWTAB (298 words)

	ProWrestling.com - Your Ultimate Wrestling Source! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The music of Samoa Joe hit in the arena, as he made his way to the ring fresh off his win over AJ Styles at Sacrifice, earning himself a shot against X Division Champion, Christopher Daniels, at Unbreakable.
		The music of Rhino hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring as the number one contender to the NWA Heavyweight Title, and he is set for action against Sonny Siaki, accompanied by Apollo.
		The music of the 3 Live Kru hit in the arena as BG James made his way to the ring, and he will be teaming with Cassidy Riley, to face his 3 Live Kru partner, Ron Killings, who will be teaming with Sonjay Dutt.
	www.prowrestling.com /news.php?id=800/articles/results (2064 words)

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