Music of Easter Island

Easter Island, a Polynesian island that is part of Chile, has a unique regional musical history.

History Pu o Hiro The Rapa Nui used an ancient stone aerophone called the Pu o Hiro (Trumpet of Hiro) for fertility rituals and to call the Polynesian god of rain Hiro. By blowing through the main hole it emits a deep Trumpet sound. During droughts, the Ariki Paka (nobles) would dress in ceremonial clothing and pray for rainfall. They chanted the following song:

Music school The first music school on the Easter Island was opened in 2012 by Mahani Teave, and teaches piano, cello, ukulele, and violin.

See also

Topatangi

References

External links EASTER ISLAND MUSIC Easter Island Real Audio sample of Easter Island music on David Y. Brookman's Easter Island Home Page