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Narasirato Pan Pipers (Solomon Islands)
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During their 2007 Australian and Malaysian tours, Narasirato received standing ovations at most performances. Sharing their ancient customs with integrity and haunting power, capturing peoples imaginations and communicating their ancient Are'are culture together with their 'new' music and dance.
The members of Narasirato are farmers and fisherman, living traditional lives amidst a virgin rainforest.
They live at the remote southern end of Malaita Island, in the Solomon Islands. Their village is only accessible by canoe or a two day walk overland. They have no electricity.
Yet, since forming in 1990, they have performed in Canada, New Zealand, England, Taipai, Vanuatu, Malaysia, Bahrain and nine tours to Australia.
In 2006 they recorded their first CD, Cry of the Ancestors. Their song My Culture Is My Life was at number one on the ABC Asia Pacific 'top ten' for seven weeks after it was released.
They hear the cry of their ancestors; sharks, spirits, nature, and respond with the haunting power and infectious music of their Are'are culture, both ancient and new. Traditionally they are warriors. This is their strength.
Intricate dances whilst playing their unusual bamboo instruments; hitting tubes, thong-o-phones, huge blown bass, pan pipes and percussion, all driven to new heights with soaring vocals and rich island harmonies. The energy of the Narasirato Pan Pipers performances is uplifting and inspiring; their ability to communicate their ancient culture is full of integrity.
The group have over fifty musicians to choose from, with their core group being:
Charles Maimoarosia-lead vocals, ukelele, percussion
Donation Manuasi-lead panpipe
Andrew Manerou-lead dancer, drums, vocal harmony
Willie Aitakara-bass thong-o-phone, vocal harmony
Charles Wakioiu-blown bass, dancer
Peter Hahau-panpipes, dancer
Donation Sukaria-mid thong-o-phone, dancer
Michael Manepaewa-panpipes, dancer
Christine Rouiasi-panpipes, dancer
In 2010 Narasirato will tour for five weeks in Australia, including the Port Fairy Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse and Byron Bluesfest. They return again for The Dreaming Festival, and on to the Sarawak Rainforest Festival.
Narasirato plan to tour Europe in 2011. Official Web Site: www.narasirato.com |
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Solomon Islands-Cry Of The Ancestors) (Arc Music) |
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Pan People Management |
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