Stories and songs, 1968-08-14

File — crate: R043821575, Reel: 5000027020754

Identifier: AMPS 2021/03. Series 1. File 1/3

Scope and Contents

Stories and songs recorded by Judith Huntsman in Nukunonu, Tokelau on 14 August 1968.

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From the Collection: 2.1 metres (Includes 57 open reel tapes, 59 audiocassettes, 2 videocassettes, 1 tape recorder and manual)

From the Collection: Tokelau

From the Collection: English

5" LP reel with case recorded at 7 1/2 ips

Original catalogue number: 0658

1. Kakai, 'Malaulekona': Continued from previous tape, original catalogue number 0657.
2. 'Hiva Tuai': Ancient dance performed at weddings.
3. Kakai, 'Hina ma Tokalalaga'
4. 'Pehe': Performed by Siokave Ineleo, Tominiko, Kimi Paselio, Tuia, Emi, Ana, Tio, Fafie and Etevise.
5. 'Valitalii o Nukunono': First lines begin: "Nukunono..."
6. 'Pehe': First lines begin: "Na pule malanga.."
7. 'Tuuala ai na faipoipoga': Marriage song. First lines begin: "E tuu mo e manu..."
8. 'Pehe': First lines begin: "Ma fulifuli..."
9. 'Haka': Accompanied by weaving board equipment.
10. 'Tafoe': Accompanied by weaving board equipment. First lines begin: "E lua e tagata..."
11. 'Tafoe': Accompanied by weaving board equipment. First lines begin: "Halou mio halou haloutaia..."
12. 'Valitalii o Nukunono': First lines begin: "E mata teu...."
13. 'Goodbye song for Judith Huntsman': First lines begin: "Fano loo ki fua..."
14. 'Fatele': This style is said by Tokelauans to have been introduced from the Ellice Islands. (Musically it appears to be based on hymn singing). Most contemporary songs now being composed by Tokelauans are Fatele. The following Fatele are textually derived from Kakai (folk tales).
15. 'Fatele': First lines begin: "Alomoanaki"
16. 'Fatele': First lines begin: "Ko te tau e omoa"
17. 'Fatele': First lines begin: "E he nia Nounu e te tau..."
18. 'Fatele': First lines begin: "Vulue ... manu e"