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	Paradise music centre Vanuatu opens doors
		The introductory course is to do with principles of music and gradual buildup in the course students learn woodwind and string instruments which covers most instruments including brass instruments.
		After that he joined the Vanuatu Mobile Force and 13 years on is still a prominent member of the VMF Brass and Pop band.
		As he puts it, "I have invested my life time in music because it is my first interest." In 1987 under his initiative the VMF brass and pop band released its first album "Rootsman" and he continued to be the main driving force behind the band's emergence into New Ethnic born in 1996.
	www.news.vu /en/ae/music/051127-Vanuatu-paradise-music-school.shtml (640 words)

	Vanuatu
		Vanuatu is recognized as a distinct terrestrial ecoregion, called the Vanuatu rain forests (see article).
		Vanuatu is part of the Australasia ecozone, which also includes neighboring New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands, as well as Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand.
		Vanuatu is a tax haven that does not release account information to other governments and law enforcement agencies.
	creekin.net /n196-vanuatu.html (650 words)

	Melanesian music on CD: Some significant issues
		In common with artworks and material culture, Melanesian music and dance was greatly affected by exterior contacts impinging on the cultural ecologies that had inspired their variety of songs and ceremonies.
		Solomon Is. is a jewel in the diadem of Oceanic polyphony, with miriad facets and colours.
		The capacity for polyphonic musical «thinking» is brought to a high art, implying that a constellation of choices in the aural world in the linear and vertical senses of pitch (aural space), not to mention the organisation of the progression of time, have been made.
	www.sibetrans.com /trans/trans1/melanesian.htm (5143 words)

	Vanuatu music appreciated in Suva
		This is the first time a Vanuatu artist was invited to participate in Fete de la Musique outside the country and according to the Alliance Française director in Suva, she was invited back for the 2006 edition and the Melanesian Arts Festival there.
		During her tour Vanessa covered most of the major media in Suva, was front page on both Fiji Times and Fiji Sun, went on prime time at Fiji 1 TV and the Christian network, also featured in interviews with Fiji Gold, FM 96 and the USP-run FM station.
		"The reason she is popular there, she also represents Fiji music to the world as well as Vanuatu and is an ambassador for Pacific music," said the Suva director for Alliance Française.
	www.news.vu /en/ae/music/050706-vanuatu-music-turns-out-4000-fijians.shtml (405 words)

	Music of Vanuatu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vanuatu is a Pacific island nation whose music industry has been rapidly growing since the 1990s.
		The early part of that decade saw bands like Huarere and Tropic Tempo forge a distinctly Vanuatuan modern musical identity, and more bands have followed in their footsteps, including XX-Squad and Vanessa Quai.
		Traditional instruments are the tamtam drum, which is intricately carved from a log, as well as panpipes, conch shells, and gongs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Vanuatu (144 words)

	Vanuatu - Country Profile - Melanesia - South Pacific - New Hebrides; Destination Vanutu
		The Republic of Vanuatu is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia and west of Fiji, that comprises about 80 islands.
		Vanuatu is recognised as one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
		Premier institution of tertiary education in the Pacific region, jointly owned by the governments of twelve island countries, USP is an international centre of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/vanuatu.htm (706 words)

	Vanuatu singers touring Europe (Vanuatu Cultural Centre) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The band and album named 'The Sunshiners’ is a collaboration between French musicians and Vanuatu lead singers George Iaviniau (of Naio band), John Thomas (of Krossrod band), Jake Moses (of XX Squad band and Torotua Stringband) and Ben Siro (of Huarere band).
		The promotion of the tour focuses on the talent of the Vanuatu singers and highlights the culture of the country which is virtually unheard of and unknown in Europe.
		A lot of hope is being placed by Vanuatu's budding music industry on the album and the tour, which herald a new phase in the development of the industry and provides hope and motivation for young aspiring musicians all over Vanuatu.
	www.vanuatuculture.org /music/20060526_the-sunshiners.shtml (230 words)

	Vanuatu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vanuatu has joined the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique, la Francophonie and the Commonwealth of Nations.
		In 2005 the MCA announced that Vanuatu was one of the first 15 countries in the world selected to receive support - an amount of USD 65mm was given for the provision and upgrading of key pieces of public infrastructure.
		Vanuatu was considered the most successfully happy state on earth by the New Economics Foundation's Happy Planet Index (HPI), which assesses the efficacy with which countries produce happy citizens, according to their ecological footprint, life expectancy, and subjective satisfaction.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vanuatu (2084 words)

	Lyons Middle/Senior High School Choir Handbook
		TheVanuatu school of music is devoted to the study of music, vocal techniques and ensemble skills.
		Be prepared with music folder and in seat when it is time for class to begin.
		Music should be kept in the folder provided and kept in its proper slot in the choir room.
	www.rockandnet.com (1287 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Sports : Soccer : OFC : Vanuatu
		The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean.
		The nation's largest towns are the capital Port Vila, which is situated on Éfaté, and Luganville, on Espiritu Santo.
		The highest point in Vanuatu is Mount Tabwemasana, at 1879 m (6158 ft), also on the island of Espiritu Santo.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Sports-Soccer/OFC-Vanuatu.shtml (992 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)

	Music—evidence of creation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Music is simply any combination of sounds that is pleasing to our ears.
		Music permeates every area of life in which sound is heard and sound had to come complete right from the start.
		Musical instruments are mentioned early in the Bible.
	www.answersingenesis.org /creation/v7/i3/music.asp (1240 words)

	Pop'n Music Series - Dance Machines Channel Beat - Music, Dance Machines and Spare Parts Sales
		In Pop'n Music Animelo, the game characters is in a totally different style, instead of those human dressing cute animals, this time, the characters are all in a space robot look.
		Pop'n Music, is aim for the young audience.
		Obviously, this Pop 'n Music machine is put you in a real challange by using your foot to hit the simbles.
	www.channelbeat.com /products/dance/pop'n_music_series.html (525 words)

	Pacific Islands Radio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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 (1098 words)

	Noonsite: Vanuatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Vanuatu, formerly called the New Hebrides, is a group of over 80 volcanic islands in the Western Pacific.
		Left alone by the Europeans for longer than other parts of the Pacific, Vanuatu leapt into the modern age quickly, while remaining a place where the rich Melanesian culture is kept very much alive.
		It is the chance to experience a little of this fascinating culture that brings most sailors to this country which has been endowed with less cruising attractions than its neighbours.
	www.noonsite.com /Countries/Vanuatu (521 words)

	Vanuatu Websites and Online Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A comprehensive written history of Vanuatu has yet to be published.
		Vanuatu A to Z touts itself as the simple guide to what Vanuatu has to offer the visitor – attractions, information, history, and little known facts about Vanuatu.
		The website of the Vanuatu Environment Unit is an excellent resource site for information relating to Vanuatu's environment.
	www.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj /library2/Vanuatu/Web.htm (670 words)

	Music 4 Games -- The Future of Rock n' Roll & Interactive Entertainment. Est. 1999.
		We decided early on that having more music that sounds like it comes from inside Agent 47âs head (like in Hitman: Contracts) was better than having music for all the different locations as we did in Hitman 2.
		Being surprised by creative choices made in film music is one of my favorite aspects of composing and I want to add this kind of creative, really heavy-duty composing techniques to games.
		The music fits the game AND the music will help the game stand out from other games in the same genre by creating a unique atmosphere in a game that perhaps is not so original and unique.
	www.music4games.net /Features_Display.aspx?id=93 (1563 words)

	Survivor: Vanuatu, Vanuatu
		Survivor: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire is the ninth installment of the reality hit Survivor.
		Filmed in summer 2004, the program took place on Vanuatu, an island in the South Pacific.
		On December 12, 2004, Chris Daugherty became the sole survivor the Vanuatu series when 5 votes were cast for him.
	www.creekin.net /c7244-n196-survivor-vanuatu-vanuatu.html (676 words)

	Vanuatu's Internet Free Trade Zone
		The Government of Vanuatu is determined to make Vanuatu one of the foremost offshore cyberspace ports in the world.
		It is the first offshore finance centre in the Pacific region to pass electronic transaction, ebusiness, and interactive gaming legislation.
		Note: Vanuatu is concerned about its good name and reputation in all areas of international affairs, and especially on the Internet.
	www.vanuatugovernment.gov.vu /cyberspace.html (283 words)

	Cook the captain of music? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The secret is revealed by a tiny pan-pipe the captain collected in 1768 in the New Hebrides, now Vanuatu, which a music professor believes shows a "surprising" musical bent.
		The musical objects range in size from a tiny flute made from a human bone to a huge log-like "slit drum" played for the Queen at the official opening of the Opera House in October 1973.
		In between is a decorated fighting horn made from a conch shell, jingly leg rattles and an assortment of nose flutes.
	panflute.net /cook/cook.html (263 words)

	Noonsite: Fest'Napuan Oct 2006 in Port Vila (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In terms of numbers of people attending, the annual four-day Fest'Napuan outdoor music concert is the biggest event of any kind in Vanuatu.
		The first Fest'Napuan was organised in 1996 by the Vanuatu Cultural Centre to commemorate the second National Day of Culture - 17th November.
		The Fest'Napuan aims to promote the development of contemporary music in Vanuatu by: providing young people in music groups with the chance to perform in front of a large audience and access to greater public exposure.
	www.noonsite.com /Members/val/R2006-07-03-1 (378 words)

	Vanuatu Map, Map of Vanuatu \| infohub.com
		Here you will find a treasure of information with regard to map of Vanuatu as well as a wealth of information on the subject of Vanuatu maps.
		This "maps of Vanuatu" page will be updated frequently, so visit early and visit often.
		Vanuatu Interactive map highlightening the country profile and the placement in the country part.
	www.infohub.com /Maps/vanuatu_map_143.html (108 words)

	OI: Resources: by Musical Culture-Area
		Malm, Music Cultures of the Pacific, the Near East, and Asia, 3 edition---a good survey with very broad scope.
		Vanuatu Music Project---for the preservation, documentation and revival of Vanuatu's musical and dance forms.
		Folk Music of India---tribal music of rural India.
	members.fortunecity.com /odradek5/resources/culture3.html (447 words)

	Music 4 Games -- The Future of Rock n' Roll & Interactive Entertainment. Est. 1999.
		Music 4 Games -- The Future of Rock n' Roll and Interactive Entertainment.
		Original music composed, arranged and produced by Tom Salta.
		Daniel Sadowski discusses his music for the physics-based 3D game.
	music4games.net (223 words)

	Sony Music USA
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	Dark Matter Music - Interviews - Album Reviews - Free Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Legendary metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrel (formerly of Pantera) was shot and killed during a performance with his new band Damageplan.
		Music, movies and software can be freely shared on Kazaa, which is why lawyers representing the major record labels are preparing a lawsuit against the owners of the file-sharing application.
		The company resides in Vanuatu, a group of islands in the southwest pacific where there are no transparency laws governing businesses, which means that the company does not have to disclose any information about it's owners.
	www.darkmattermag.com /blog/music.php (530 words)

	Further Arts Vanuatu - Music, Dance and Culture - HOME
		In breaking news from Paris the Sunshiners, made up of the four boys from Vanuatu: Gero, Jake, Ben, and John, played a hugely popular private gig to media and special guests in Paris.
		Supporting the Sunshiners on stage was another legend of Vanuatu music Henry Toka of Tropic Tempo.
		Our main objective is to develop and promote Vanuatu artists and musicians, their products, and other cultural activities both within Vanuatu and overseas.
	www.furtherarts.org (229 words)

	Salem Music - www.salem-music.com by Todd Anders Johnson
		Salem music is an amalgamation of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and Afro-Cuban idioms.
		In the new year, Salem music will also be featured in one of Wink Inc. Productions extreme sports films that will be released 2006.
		In the Seattle area, Salem performs with the musical wealth of Mike Saskor on guitar, John Fricke on trumpet and vocals, Scott Christopher and Farko Dosumov on bass, Chris Campbell and Andrew Stauffer on keys, Izaak Mills on saxophone and Arturo Rodriguez on percussion.
	www.salem-music.com (1293 words)

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