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Heiva I Tahiti: Festival of Life

Artist: Various Artists
Label: Arc Music
Category: Music

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

2 reviews
Sales Rank: 157140

Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4

MPN: 1238
UPC: 743037123822
EAN: 5019396123823
ASIN: B000001IH6

Release Date: April 7, 1994
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Tracks:

•	Te Maeva Welcome - Hotahota, Coco
•	Aparima Te Maeva - Hotahota, Coco
•	Himene Tarava Point Venus
•	Otea Tamarii No Rurutu - Moeau, Iareta
•	Group Moana Nui
•	Aroha Tiara Tahiti "I'll Never Forget You"
•	Aparima Puurai - Avaemai, Taipati
•	Himene Tarava Tamarii Pirae
•	Himene Ruau Tamarii Pirae
•	Otea Tamarii Fautaua
•	Himene Nota Tamarii Pirae
•	Ute Tamarii Vaimora
•	Group Polynesia
•	Paoa Te Vahine Heipua
•	Aparima Tamarii Fare "Makatea'' - Roche, Yves
•	Himene Tarava Tamarii Tipaerui
•	Best Orchestra!
•	Best Male Dancer- Maurice!
•	Best Female Dancer!
•	Paoa Poi Poi - Taro Pounding
•	Ute Tipaerui
•	Tamarii Rurutu Aue! - Moeau, Iareta
•	Himene Tarava Tamarii Taunoa
•	Tamure Te Maeva - Hotahota, Coco
•	Aparima Iaora Tahiti - "Te Mana No Te Rai Mai" - Prince, Irma
•	Aparima/Otea Tauraatua
•	Otea Finale "Takoto" - Hotahota, Coco

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Incredible compilation of traditional Tahitian music January 25, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is a compilation of a huge contest in Tahiti held every year. So there is a lot of variety on this cd, from pure percussion with the traditional slit drums, to singing. In particular, the "Himene Tarava Tamarii Pirae" is exciting, a large group of traditional singers with a very wonderful sound. If you have ever been to the Polynesian islands and want to recall the amazing music, this is a pleasing collection--is there really anything like Polynesian chanting and singing? Phenomenal.

5 out of 5 stars

Enjoy the best live performances! August 24, 2000
22 out of 22 found this review helpful

Every July, singers, drummers and dancers from all of French Polynesia compete to be named 'the best'. This CD is a compilation of 2 years' competitions (1982 & 1986.)

I just returned from 2 weeks sailing French Polynesia, and have been buying CDs since I hit Papeete. This in one of the best (of the ~20 that I have heard.) There are a few dropouts and some clipping, but the miking and mixing are excellent. This is not one of those 'it must be poorly recorded to be authentic' recordings! Particularly pleasing are some of the polyphonic singing performances, which I've found on few recordings, yet are so traditional in the culture. There are a few rough performances, but most are quite polished.