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Concert, Tongatapu, 1970-06-04

 File — crate: R043821649, Reel: 5000027047884
Identifier: AMPS 2022/101. Series 2. File 2/2

Scope and Contents

Recording of a concert held in Tongatapu, Tonga on 4 June 1970. List of items: 1. Tā lali, wooden drum beat used as a station call sign. Tau'a'alo performed by unknown group. 2. Tengihia, '`Ana Lātū'. 3. Two Hiva kakala composed by Sofele Kakala, and Ula, all performed by Fa'onelua group in Lapaha, Tongatapu. 4. Me'etu'upaki performed by Lomipeau group, with Hon. Ve'ehala (Uiliami Leilua Vi) beating the nafa. 5. Tā nafa, or drum beat, demonstration. 6. Mā'ulu'ulu performed by a group of seven women. Includes commentary throughout by 'Uliti Palu. This recording was made by the Tonga Broadcasting Commission radio station ZCO, now known as A3Z.

Dates

  • 1970-06-04

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 3.6 metres (Includes 179 open reel tapes and 6 audiocassettes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Tonga (Tonga Islands)

From the Collection: English

Abstract

First lines begin: "Kamata'aki 'ae tā lali or beating drum to calling out people. 'Ei e ē, 'ei e ē..."

Physical Facet

7” BASF tape with case recorded in dual mono format at 7 1/2 ips

General

Original catalogue number: 74/047.01; 74/047.02; 74/047.03; 74/047.04; 74/047.05; 74/047.06; 74/047.07; 74/047.08; 74/047.09; 17/001/551

Repository Details

Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository

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