Meet the recording
UNESCO's film documents Tonga's lakalaka, combining poetry, choral singing and coordinated movement. Watch how dancers and singers share the performance and listen for the large ensemble's multiple vocal roles.
What might you notice?
Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.
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Listening access: Performance video · YouTube
Source access, licensing and verification details
Public source-hosted video or recorded audio; some long-form sources include performance and contextual introductions. Local/regional playback not independently tested.
Source credit: UNESCO official video, The Lakalaka, Dances and Sung Speeches of Tonga, 2009