Culture Compass is an exploration of survival, revival and connection throughout the Pacific.
The half-hour bespoke program, hosted by Seiuli Salamasina von Reiche, delves into the traditional and contemporary cultures in the Pacific.
It will take you all around the world as we uncover how and where our cultures are evolving - from how introduced foods like bully beef have become a part of our life to the integration of traditional and conventional medicine.
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Culture Compass is an exploration of survival, revival and connection throughout the Pacific.
The half-hour bespoke program, hosted by Seiuli Salamasina von Reiche, delves into the traditional and contemporary cultures in the Pacific.
It will take you all around the world as we uncover how and where our cultures are evolving - from how introduced foods like bully beef have become a part of our life to the integration of traditional and conventional medicine.
From the Fangufangu to the panpipes — where did our traditional instruments go, and which sounds are making a comeback now?
Culture Compass
9 months ago
From the Fangufangu to the panpipes — where did our traditional instruments go, and which sounds are making a comeback now?
"It takes you back. It's like you're part of something that is ancient because you know this is something that your ancestors used to play. This is tradition of your heritage, your culture."
John Kanai grew up watching his uncles and grandfathers blow and beat the traditional bamboo panpipes in Malaita, his Solomon Islands home.
They've continued panpipe tradition for many years, but in other parts of the Pacific, the sounds of our ancestors were forced to stop when colonial missionaries arrived.
You'll hear about this process of suppression and revival from Tau'ili'ili Alpha Maiava, who has been researching traditional instruments from his Samoan and Niuean heritage. You'll also hear from Adriana Māhanga Lear on the Fangufangu, the Tongan nose flute, how it was used in the past and the re-awakening of the instrument today.
Culture Compass was produced by Deadset Studios for ABC Radio Australia.
Culture Compass
Culture Compass is an exploration of survival, revival and connection throughout the Pacific.
The half-hour bespoke program, hosted by Seiuli Salamasina von Reiche, delves into the traditional and contemporary cultures in the Pacific.
It will take you all around the world as we uncover how and where our cultures are evolving - from how introduced foods like bully beef have become a part of our life to the integration of traditional and conventional medicine.
