Western Samoa: Conch / Var Western Samoa: Conch / Var CD

In 1982, Pacific music scholars Ad and Lucia Linkels recorded Music from Western Samoa: From Conch Shell to Disco -an album that samples the whole range of music in the island nation. Tracks include traditional signal music played on the conch shell; devotional choir music (Christianity, first brought by missionaries, has a strong presence on the island); and Western-influenced popular music, all of which show the successful blending of traditional and contemporary styles. Liner notes include track notes and discussion of Western Samoan culture, especially music and dance.

1. P? 2. Lali 3. P?T? 4. Logo 'Palagi 5. Laulau Siva 6. Vi'i O Solosolo 7. Pese Feiloaiga 8. Pese O Le Fa'aulufalega 9. Pese Lotu 10. O Le Vi'iga I Le Atua I Mea Aupitoaluga 11. Ave Lou Ola Ia Aoga 12. Agaga Paia 13. Ia Lavalava 14. Lau Lupe 15. Sasa 16. Solo 17. Ua Lata Mai Le Aso Fa'amasino 18. Velo Mai Lau Disco