Music of Nauru
Encyclopedia
The music of Nauru
demonstrates its Micronesia
n heritage.
has been scantly recorded and documented, partially as a result of a ban on traditional dance
by German
colonial
authorities after the 1888 annexation by Germany.
of Nauru is "Nauru Bwiema
" ("Song of Nauru"). Margaret Hendrie
wrote the words; Laurence Henry Hicks
composed the music.
Nauru adopted the anthem in 1968.
, who has also served as a government minister, has been noted for his musical composition activity.
Nauru
Nauru , officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest republic, covering just...
demonstrates its Micronesia
Micronesia
Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, comprising thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It is distinct from Melanesia to the south, and Polynesia to the east. The Philippines lie to the west, and Indonesia to the southwest....
n heritage.
Historical background
Its musicMusic
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
has been scantly recorded and documented, partially as a result of a ban on traditional dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
by German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
colonial
Colony
In politics and history, a colony is a territory under the immediate political control of a state. For colonies in antiquity, city-states would often found their own colonies. Some colonies were historically countries, while others were territories without definite statehood from their inception....
authorities after the 1888 annexation by Germany.
National anthem
The national anthemNational anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
of Nauru is "Nauru Bwiema
Nauru Bwiema
-Words and music:The words of the anthem were written by Margaret Hendrie. The music was composed by Laurence Henry Hicks.Nauru adopted the anthem in 1968, the year of independence.-Nauruan lyrics: Nauru bwiema, ngabena ma auwe....
" ("Song of Nauru"). Margaret Hendrie
Margaret Hendrie
-National anthem of Nauru:She was the writer of the lyrics in the Nauruan language to Nauru Bwiema, the national anthem of Nauru, officially adopted in 1968....
wrote the words; Laurence Henry Hicks
Laurence Henry Hicks
Laurence Henry Hicks was an Australian composer.-National Anthem of Nauru:Hicks is known as the person who composed the music to the national anthem of Nauru, in 1968, in preparation for the independence of that country....
composed the music.
Nauru adopted the anthem in 1968.
Noted contemporary composer
Baron WaqaBaron Waqa
Baron Divavesi Waqa is a Nauruan politician.-Policial role:He was elected in the May 2003 elections to the Parliament of Nauru, representing the constituency of Boe. Under president Ludwig Scotty he served as Minister of the Interior and of Education; he had, however, to leave the post upon...
, who has also served as a government minister, has been noted for his musical composition activity.