Narasirato



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Narasirato – Totoraha (3D60 Headphones Mix)
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Narasirato – Totoraha (3D60 Headphones Mix)

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ABOUT THE BAND

Welcome to the official website of Narasirato – a group of traditional Are’are musicians from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific.


Living in the remote Oterama Village on Malaita, Narasirato are farmers and fishermen who keep their musical culture, dating back 75 generations, alive. Oterama was founded in the 1980’s and prior to this the people lived in the hills covering the area. The village does not have telephones, internet or television and it’s people are protective of their culture from Western influences. Tied to a belief system called “Warato’o” - the little seed of goodness in everything – they take inspiration from the wisdom of their ancestors.


The groups’ music and performance reflects this Are’are culture, from the body painting to group dance, and their amazing array of hand made instruments - log drums, conch shells, bamboo thong-o-phones, pan pipes and stomping tubes.


Underpinned by a trancelike bass-driven rhythm, with flourishes of melody from ages-old native scales, their music sounds like an acoustic ode to mother nature. Their distinctive sound will delight fans of the likes of Gurumal, Buena Vista Social Club or Tinariwen.


After countless years performing at the important occasions and celebrations on many of the 1,000 islands of the Solomon Islands, Narasirato are now ready to spread their music across the world.



News

Performance in Japan announced – Asagiri Jam 2012!

Narasirato will be returning to Japan for the first time since their appearance at Fuji Rock 2010, a performance recorded and released as the EP “Tangio Tumas”. The band will be performing on Saturday 6th October – check the festival website for

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  • Narasirato Autumn tour announced!

    Narasirato will be touring this autumn, visiting South Korea for the Ulsan World Music Festival, and Fest’ Napuan in Vanuatu, with further dates to be announced! 4th-5th October – Ulsan World Music Festival, Korea / Link 27th-29th September – Fest’Napuan,

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  • New album out now! May 21 0
    New album out now!

    Narasirato’s first full length studio album, “Warato’o”, was released on the 7th of May, to widespread critical acclaim. Recorded in Amsterdam over two days, during their European summer tour, the band is set to return to Europe for a series of

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  • First tour date of 2012 announced!

    Narasirato will be coming to New Zealand in March of 2012 to perform at the prestigous WOMAD festival. Others appearing include Staff Benda Bilili, Mad Professor, Gurrumul and more! For full information please see the link below. Further dates to

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  • Glastonbury show times announced May 24 0
    Glastonbury show times announced

    Narasirato are coming to the world famous Glastonbury festival for the first time! They’ll be playing several shows over the weekend, and you can check the full schedule here : http://narasirato.com/shows/glastonbury-festival/

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