what would you do with your own island? what comes to mind when you think of the pacific islands?
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POP QUIZ!. What would you do with your own island? What comes to mind when you think of the Pacific Islands?. Introduction to Oceania. A brief look at traditional meke in Fiji. MMM…. Kava-kava. Oceania. Oceania. Greek: “Many islands”. Fiji – (Very) Brief History. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What would you do with your own island?
What comes to mind when you think of the Pacific Islands?
POP QUIZ!
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Introduction to Oceania
A brief look at traditional meke in Fiji
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MMM…
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Kava-kava
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Oceania
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Oceania
Greek: “Many islands”
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Fiji – (Very) Brief History1400–1600: Tongan domination
1874–1970: British colonial territoryCultural impact
Economic impact
After 1970: Independence
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Traditional Fijian MusicStorytelling
Poetry
Dance
Instruments
Western influence
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InstrumentsVOICE!
Lali
Conch shell trumpets (duvali)
Bamboo tubes
Nose flutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBkVbwCiwPs
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MekeNarrative song
Drum and dance accompaniment
Genre distinctionsGender
Standing/sitting
Accoutrements
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Meke contextsRitual functions
Entertainment
Rites of passage
Social functions (“Sere”)
Celebrations
Hymns
Informal situations
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Meke Musical Characteristics
Importance of composer
FormUcu = prelude (no dancing)Matana = main song (with dancing)
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3 Examples of MekeMeke wasihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=5Qea7BNLlSgVakamalolo (?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=supPPZLLIG4Sea-sea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ri6Vt-hwF8