OUR SONGS FROM
The Pacific
Ana Latu
COUNTRY: Tonga
“Ana Latu” is a song from Tonga about two people in love who have one last night together before they part.
Ba Ganala
COUNTRY: Australia, Torres Straits
“Ba Ganala” is an ancient song from Australia's Torres Straits Islands. We sing it with hand motions and a drone.
Bula Maleya
COUNTRY: Fiji
“Bula Maleya” is a beloved song in Fiji, written to express connection between Fijian and Malaysia troops during a British-mandated campaign.
E Pāpā Waiari
COUNTRY: New Zealand
“E Pāpā Waiari” is a Maori folk song from New Zealand that accompanies a popular stick-passing game.
Fiafia
COUNTRY: Tuvalu
“Fiafia” is a song about a sunny-day celebration on the beach on a Pacific island that nearly ends up blowing away.
Kafa
COUNTRY: Vanuatu
“Kafa” is All Around This World's mashup of a melody that introduces pan pipe players in the Solomon Islands and a Vanuatuan drumming song, traditionally played along with the beating of bamboo poles.
Ku’ndarima
COUNTRY: Australia/Torres Straits
“Ku'ndaRima” tells the lighthearted tale of a boy who daydreams as he stares up into a blue sky.
Manihiki
COUNTRY: Manihiki, Cook Islands
“Manihiki” is a rousing greeting song from the beach of an incredibly picturesque Pacific atoll.
Mikimiki
COUNTRY: Mikimiki, Cook Islands
“Mikimiki” a song about how much we appreciate the chance to greet our friends beneath the mikimiki tree when there is threat of rain.
Pā Mai Ana Ka Makani
COUNTRY: U.S./Hawaii
“Pā Mai Ana Ka Makani” is a song that celebrates the natural beauty of Hawaii, as do many of the islands' most favorite songs.
Papa E
COUNTRY: Tuvalu
“Papa E” is a bittersweet story from Tokelau about a man who must leave his family to go to the mainland to make money to support them.
Poaka E
COUNTRY: Solomon Islands
“Poaka E” is a song from Rellon and the Solomon Islands about our favorite animal – a pig!
Pokarekare Ana
COUNTRY: New Zealand
“Pokarekare Ana” is a Maori lament, a song sung by one love to another after they have had to part.
Te Pua No’A
COUNTRY: Tahiti
“Te Pua No'a” is a flowery Tahitian song about the natural beauty of the islands.
Te Waka
COUNTRY: New Zealand
“Te Waka” is a strong, stirring Maori haka, as most are.
Wilmi Tulma
COUNTRY: Australia, Torres Straits
“Wilmi Tulma” is a song we sing “backwards” – starting at the highest note and going low low low.