Pahu Pehe Traditonal & modern Tahitian drum beats from motu `aina ( islands) Tuamotu of French Polynesia ( Tahiti, Bora Bora, Mo`orea) The beats for Ote`a, Aparima Vava, & `Ori ( solo) date from 1950’s to the present day Additions and/or corrections welcomed |
| Hitoto - unknown origin, perhaps a vocal similar sound
to the actual beat Pa`e`a - Village of Paea, ( formerly titled Punaru`u) Bounty - named for the Bounty Ship Takoto - unknown origin Tiare Taporo - lime flower Mo`ore`a - yellow lizard, island of Mo`ore`a Huti Huti - pull, tug Tia Tia Moua - mountains Titau - begging Afata - box Titi Raina - catamaran Samba - an adapted Latin rhythm Bora Bora - Island of Bora Bora Pahae - Tears Oro or Horo Horo - go, move Vahine Tahiti – women of Tahiti Maru– slow, gentle |
Contributed and literally translated by Kumu Hula, Ra'atira Paul Tavai-Latta, Vancouver, Canada: www.paullatta.com/ |