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Himene tārava
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Himene tārava · After English missionaries arrived in Tahiti in 1797, many dances were suppressed, but singing in a choir remained permitted. Tahitians fused their own part-singing with the Protestant hymns, and himene accordingly comes from the English hymn. A lead singer begins, and the others join in one by one. Men sing deep, rhythmic sounds, women high lines. Since 1881 choirs have competed at the festivities around 14 July.
Listening
Listening tip. This himene tārava was recorded on 5 March 1979 at Point Venus, where the missionaries once landed. Listen to the lowest layer: can you hear the men giving the rhythm with short, deep thrusts beneath the high women's voices?
Himene Tarava Point Venus · Bewoners van Tahiti (opname David Fanshawe), 1979
Himene tarava · Tamarii Tipaerui, 1986
E Himene Mai Oe · Pupu Himene no Rurutu, 2009
See also
- Bewoners van Tahiti (opname David Fanshawe)
- Tamarii Tipaerui
- Pupu Himene no Rurutu
- Purcell, Handel and the oratorio
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