Tahitian Music

Tahiti e Imua! Pulsating drums, hypnotic voices and an unmistakable sense of Polynesia are found in the music of Tahiti. With toere's, faatete, ihara, and pahu, the drumming will leave no mistake you've found French Polynesia. Chanting ancient stories and singing modern lyrics in Tahitian, French and Hawaiian lend to a striking and beautiful blending of cultures. Like the tiare, French and Tahitian cuisine, and the tamure, Tahitian music is ready to welcome you with open arms. And don't forget our Hawaiian Music and Maori Music.

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		Les Grands Ballets De Tahiti The traditional music and dance of Tahiti are kept alive by the talented group LES GRANDS BALLETS DE TAHITI				Fenua - Hymnes de Tahiti Fenua performs traditional Tahitian songs with a techno beat. The melodies are beautiful, the rhythms exotic.


		Coco's Temaeva Coco Hotahota conducts the folk group Temaeva, the most popular dance group in Tahiti.				Mahealani Uchiyama - Tatau Guaranteed to touch your heart and get your hips moving, this is a must have for anyone who loves sweet, soulful island sounds.


		Mahealani Uchiyama - Moemoea An exciting collection of contemporary and classical Hawaiian music and powerful Tahitian drumming and `aparima.				Heart of Tahiti Upbeat music featuring Tahitian ukuleles and lyrics and traditional toere drumming.


		Drums of Bora Bora & Music of Tahiti Traditional toere, pahu, bamboo ihara and faatete drumming, make for vigorous otea's pulsing with the energy of Tahitian music.				Heiva i Tahiti - Festival of Life This album features performances of drum dances (Otea), action songs (Aparima), gospel chants (Himene Tarava) and street ballads (Ute).


		Tahitian Choir Wholly unique, Rapa Iti is a fascinating listen that is as exotic as the locale it was recorded in.				Tahitian Choir Volume 2 This is a fine sequel to the first recording of the unique a cappella choral tradition passed for generations on the remote Polynesian island.


		Little Brown Gal - Drums of Tahiti Perfect for Tahitian dance practice, your Polynesian theme party, or for bringing back those wonderful exotic memories from Paradise!				Tahiti Dances Perfect for Tahitian dance practice, your Polynesian theme party, or for bringing back those wonderful exotic memories from Paradise!


		Vaihi - Vaihitian The award-winning newest album from vaihi featuring music from Tahiti $14.00				Tahiti - The Gauguin Years This collection captures some of those ancient traditions reminiscent of when Gauguin lived in the islands.


		Tahiti Sunset Tahitian ukulele, paoa chanting, and traditional toere and pahu drumming all lend to the authentic feel of this collectors album.				Poline - Tahiti Matamua Close your eyes and imagine nostalgic Tahiti coming to life in this unique album.


		Tahiti Kaina Party A favorite collection of contemporary and traditional-inspired Tahitian music.				Siren Songs of the South Seas Recorded during the pioneering days of radio, this collection reminisces with the paradise envisioned by our fighting troops during World War II.