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‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific

‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific

‘’Ukarere’ (yoo-kah-ray-ray) meaning “jumping foam” or “flying foam,” is in reference to the rapid movement of fingers across the strings. ‘Ukarere’s have two distinct features that set them apart from the Hawaiian ukulele: the opening for acoustics…

Small Drum

Small Drum

Known across Polynesia as a faʻatete or faʻakete

Log Drum

Log Drum

Known across Polynesia as a pātē, tokere, or toʻere

Bass Drum

Bass Drum

Known across Polynesia as a pahu, tari parau, or atigi palau

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