Musical Traditions

From ancient ceremonial music to living folk traditions — a window into how humanity has shaped sound across continents and centuries.

2 traditions in Oceania

Yidaki

Indigenous music traditions of Australia, including didgeridoo drone, songlines, and ceremonial song cycles tied to land and ancestors.

Hiva

Traditional music and dance of the Polynesian peoples (Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii, Māori), featuring choral song, percussion, and ritual performance.