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

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

    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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  • EP released

    Ep released on Monday and already 2 plays on the BBC

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  • Tangio Tumas EP release

    Narasirato are delighted to announce that their first record of the new campaign, “Tangio Tumas” (Thank you very much), is to be released across the UK on May 16th through Smash Records via Universal distribution.  Recorded live at Fuji Rock

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  • European Tour 2011

    Narasirato are to play across Europe for the first time ever!  In June and July 2011, a 10 piece formation will tour major European festivals including Glastonbury, Roots, Roskilde and Fjord Folk.  Such is the excitement surrounding their shows most

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