Samoan Music and Why We Love It
Today I will be pulling you into the world of classical Samoan music. Before we hear the music, as always, you must dive into the culture first. Soma is a cluster of islands in the middle of Polynesia. Soma was once governed by New Zealand until the people gained independence in the early 1960s. after years under the New Zealand government, they adapted some cultural attributes from New Zealand. Most people o the islands of Samoa identify as soman, some identity with New Zealand and other ethnicities mixed with Samoan. Ethnically Samoa seems to be quite peaceful. this comes from homogeneity, which is a big part of Samoan culture. Fa’a Samoa is a samosa term that means the Samoan way. This is, briefly from my understanding, the code or guide for the ideal Samoan life. The core values are the environment, family, language, connection with the ancestors, art, and political and social structures. The Samoan culture is very welcoming and open to sharing their cu...