'Music of Tonga', Hiva kakala, 'Hamumu 'a e loto'
Scope and Contents
Hiva kakala, 'Hamumu 'a e Loto - Confused Heart', sung in the traditional manner by Hiva 'a Lakepa group in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Tongatapu. This item is part of the "Music of Tonga" compilation recorded by the Tongan Broadcasting Commission radio station ZCO, now known as A3Z. Noted as being a good example of Tongan music as it was sung before European influence reached Tonga, although is accompanied by guitars.
Dates
- 1973 - 1977
Creator
- From the Collection: Moyle, Richard M. (Person)
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: "Si'i 'oku Loto he 'ikai ngalo ho'o 'ofa fau 'o 'ikai 'aupito teu 'ilo 'e au."
General
Original catalogue number: 74/050.02
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
amps@auckland.ac.nz