About Music of Tahiti
Music of Tahiti is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Polynesia.
Music of Tahiti has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as ʻōteʻa.
From Wikipedia
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the music of Tahiti was dominated by festivals called heiva. Dancing was a vital part of Tahitian life then, and dances were used to celebrate, pray and mark almost every occasion of life. Examples include the men's ʻōteʻa dance and the couple's 'upaʻupa.
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What is Music of Tahiti?
Music of Tahiti is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Polynesia.