Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands (1971)
Traditional music of the Trobriand Islands is played on a variety of flutes, from simple curving stems to panpipes. Songs (wosi) are also an important part of Trobriand music, and although everyone may compose and sing, people with special talents are encouraged to develop their skills. A range of songs are filmed and translated here: gardening and sailing songs, kula trading songs, songs of love and enticement, of grief and mourning. The film also reveals glimpses of everyday and ritual life: villages, gardens (and their magic), exchange, harvest dances, children in the rain.
Director: Les McLaren
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: March 10, 1971
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands about?
- Traditional music of the Trobriand Islands is played on a variety of flutes, from simple curving stems to panpipes. Songs (wosi) are also an important part of Trobriand music, and although everyone may compose and sing, people with special talents are encouraged to develop their skills. A range of songs are filmed and translated here: gardening and sailing songs, kula trading songs, songs of love and enticement, of grief and mourning. The film also reveals glimpses of everyday and ritual life: villages, gardens (and their magic), exchange, harvest dances, children in the rain.
- Who directed Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands?
- Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands was directed by Les McLaren.
- How long is Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands?
- Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands?
- Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands produced?
- Kama Wosi: Music in the Trobriand Islands was produced in Australia.