Tagi O Kakai and Fakanau; Tafaoga - Traditional games; Solo recordings; Miscellaneous, 1986

File — crate: R043838637, Reel: 5000027019089

Identifier: AMPS 2022/88. Series 1. File 1/8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A series of songs, music and Tafaoga (traditional games) recorded on separate occasions in Nukunonu, Tokelau.

Each of the solo recordings was made in the context of, or following, an interview. Singers include: Tuia Ahelemo, Lui Kanava, Ihaia Puka, Apolo Ioakimi, Monika Alefohio and Teuila Silao.

The Tafaoga or traditional games were initally recorded on videotape in early November 1986. They were performed by children of Nukunonu School and were directed by Kalolo Tumua, school teacher and enthusiast for traditional games (see item 1/14). All the game chants were repeated for sound recording on 26 November by a group of four children supervised by Kotelano Kele. These recordings were intended to give a plain rendition of the words and chant of the game songs without the action of the game, or the added hilarity of the competition.

Dates

1986

Creator

From the Series: Kotelano Kele (Person)
From the Series: Shennan, Jennifer (Person)
From the Series: Thomas, Allan (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED. Access to items marked 'Restricted' requires the permission of the AMPS Team Leader.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 metres (Includes 10 open-reel tapes, 3 audiocassettes, 3 videocassette, 1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Tokelau

From the Collection: Austronesian languages

Additional Description

General

Original catalogue number: 86/245; T8

Tracklist

1. Te Lulu Te Lulu: Item 84; Performed by Lui Kanava. First lines begin: "Te lulu te lulu kai kimoa, To ake oku lima"
2. Tanini Tanana (Alo Mouanaki): Item 85; Performed by Lui Kanava. First lines begin: "Tanini Tanana (repeat), Hau kita mo Iota oaoa"
3. O Kote Fanau Hoki La (Hatipuga): Item 86; Performed by Lui Kanava. First lines begin: "O kote fanau hoki la, A Hatipuga e aoke ne"
4. Tekalaka (Afinemata): Item 87; Performed by Apolo Ioakimi. First lines begin: "Tekalaka tekalaka tutu ake la he lama, Aua ia Afinemata he fafaine faifaiaga (repeat)"
5. [white leader tape]: Item 88
6. Havili Mai: Item 89; Performed by Lui Kanava. First lines begin: "Matagi havili mai (repeat three times), O hau kavake (repeat)"
7. O Kae Fiafia: Item 90; Performed by Lui Kanava. First lines begin: "O kae fiafia atu kita, Ke mau mai (repeat)"
8. Fala Tonu: Item 91; Performed by Tuia Ahelemo. First lines begin: "Faala tonu, (ki te kau ika) (repeat), Palu e gaofe mai gaofe mai ki vaka o Palu, Palu!"
9. Fakanau O Matagi (talk and singing): Item 92; Performed by Apolo Ioakimi. First lines begin: "Ko au kua fanaifo mei ka laga toku vaka ka fano ki uta, ko te aho e malu."
10. Palu: Item 93; Performed by Apolo Ioakimi. First lines begin: "O! Kae unafi lolo unafi lolo unafi lolo"
11. Tuki Lau Paka: Performed by Tuia Ahelemo. First lines begin: "Tuki lau paka (repeat), He havane, he taiva"
12. Tafaoga, 'Tolotolo Uga': Item 94; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Tolotolo uga, tolotolo uga"
13. Tafaoga, 'Taua Pihi': Item 95; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Taua pihi taua galu, Natu lia teine hauhau malie"
14. Tafaoga, 'Naunefe': Item 96; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Naunefe e kava koe koe ki fea, E kave ki maugaloaloa"
15. Tafaoga, 'Taga Tika': Item 97; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Ke i na omaia, Takaho te fale"
16. Tafaoga, 'Poto': Item 98; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Olo la ia taulelea, Fai a latou tala"
17. Tafaoga, 'Apuli La Io': Item 99; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Apuli la io, He te melio (repeat many times)"
18. Tafaoga, 'Lupe Lele': Item 100; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Lupe lele lupe lele lupe lele"
19. Tafaoga, 'Velo Le Tia Pula': Item 101; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Velo le tiaapula, Velo"
20. Tafaoga, 'Tomale': Item 102; Performed by children of Nukunonu School on 26 November 1986. First lines begin: "Tomale, tomale, tomale"
21. Gahelele Vao (talk and demonstration of lullaby): Item 103; Performed by Teuila Silao. First lines begin: "Gahehele Vao Gahehele Vao, Tōtō mai la ki Hioho"
22. Tatou Mua (responsory before a procession): Item 104; Performed by Apolo Ioakimi and Kotelano Kele. First lines begin: "Leader: Tatou Mua, Tatou Mua. Response: Mua O"
23. Hika Afi (fire making chant): Item 105; Performed by Kahimilo Lasalo, Ioane Lasalo, Alapati Tionisio. First lines begin: "Hika hika taku afi magalogalo, Tu tekahi (repeated several times"
24. Vakai and Logo (announcement and slit gong): Item 106; Announcement after the Island Council meeting on 17 November 1986. First lines begin: "Fakamolemole atu ki te tatou nuku, Fakamama te tatou fai kakai mo te taliga vaka"
25. Utete: Item 107; Three children's sound making toys, recorded on 24 September 1986.
26. Pu: Item 108; Three children's sound making toys, recorded on 24 September 1986.
27. Fagufagu: Item 109; Three children's sound making toys, recorded on 24 September 1986.