The Music and Culture of Rarotonga: Cook Islands (2020) - Full Documentary
Explore the culture of Rarotonga in this four part musical journey showcasing the traditional music styles of this pacific island paradise.
Sway to the strumming of the ukulele with the Koka Lagoon Boys, hear the the joy of the gospel with the Cook Islands Christian Church and dance to the beat of traditional drums with the Akirata Cultural Dance Troupe.
Individual Session Times:
1:18 "Me Ito Roa" - Musicians of the Akirata Cultural Dance Troupe
6:03 Imene Tuki Gospel Singing - The Arorangi Congregation of the Cook Islands Christian Church
8:44 Traditional drumming from the Drummers of the Akirata Cultural Dance Troupe
11:20 The Koka Lagoon Boys
► CREDITS:
- Video & audio recorded by Oliver Gamblin & Lavinya Scholl
- Drone videography by Turás
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See the original drone video here:
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- Music:
Waikitschy Beat by Rune Dale
All other music recorded live on location.
Special thanks to all of the wonderful musicians and performers who agreed to take part in the project.
Akirata Cultural Dance Troupe
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The Arorangi Congregation of Cook Islands Christian Church
The Koka Lagoon Boys and Koka Lagoon Cruises
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and Tangi Heather and Ruta for making us feel so welcome on your wonderful island.
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