About Fatele
Fatele is a music genre that emerged in Tuvalu. It is usually classed as a form of music of Tuvalu, traditional dance song and Oceanic folk music.
From Wikipedia
The fatele or faatele is a traditional dance song of Tuvalu. Dancing songs are the most common type of traditional Tuvaluan song, with other traditional dance styles including fakanau and fakaseasea. Fatele dancers should wear titi fakamanumanu coconut, pulaka leaf skirts, and lakei or manogi accessories such as fau head wreaths or other floral garlands.
The fatele, in its modern form, is performed at community events and to celebrate leaders and other prominent individuals, such as the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in September 2012.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Fatele.
- ↑ music of Tuvalu
- ↑ traditional dance song
- ↑ Oceanic folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Fatele?
Fatele is a music genre that emerged in Tuvalu. It is usually classed as a form of music of Tuvalu, traditional dance song and Oceanic folk music.
Where and when did Fatele originate?
Fatele originated in Tuvalu.