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Samoa Song is sung in each and every occasion of the people. They love to hear and sing good songs. They have song even to sing at their workplace like the boatman sing at oar. On special occasions old poems are recited and sung. The songs are often referred in speeches. At times they indicate historical events.
Samoa Song includes church hymns which were introduced by the missionaries. War songs accompany Faataupati dance. Usually song consisted of two-four or four-four tempos are used to accompany dance. The songs are composed basing on the experience and philosophy of everyday life. The lyrics always match the occasion. The blending of the singer's voice is being kept in mind.
Song of Samoa is enriched by the love songs that were meant to express the dreams of the lovers. Though they have become very popular they were never made with a commercial intension. The flowery language and the figurative speech of the chief is often used by the composers. Known prince and princess composed some of the love songs long ago. In remembrance of the island's nobility they are still sung.
The folk song includes two very popular songs such as Minoi Minoi and La'u Lupe. Song in Samoa also makes one remember of the great Faleula E song that was composed during the mau movement. Other popular songs include an action song Pusi Nofo, a lullaby Moemoe Pepe and La'u Lape that is sung to mourn over a death or loss.
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