Music of Fiji, Nadi International Airport, Nadi, Fiji, Oceania - Aéroport des îles Fidji Nadi Nadi Airport, Fiji par Pietro Pecco

Fiji is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Though geographically Melanesian, the music of Fiji is more Polynesian in character. Nevertheless, Fijian folk styles are distinct in their fusion of Polynesian and Melanesian traditions. Folk music is dominated by vocal church music, as well as dances characterized by rich harmony and complex percussion made from slit drums or natural materials. Like their Polynesian baby neighbours, modern Fijians ...