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Telek

Papua New Guinea

Serious Tam

Telek

Released 16 July 2000

  1. Midal
  2. Bunaik
  3. To Pol
  4. Serious Tam
  5. Boystown
  6. Iamagit
  7. Barturana (Duke Of Yorks)
  8. Tolili
  9. Balamaris
  10. Go Ralom
  11. Tolili Kundu
  12. Waitpela Gras
  13. Lili
  14. Tutana Kuraip
  15. Talaigu
  16. Ririwon

Telek

Liner notes

George Mamua Telek’s songs and his hauntingly beautiful voice, traverse many musical styles capturing the spirit of the Tolai people of Papua New Guinea.

Blending contemporary grooves with Melanesian rhythms, the music is enriched with island harmonies and textured environmental sounds.

Whether it is through his work with the village-based Moab Stringband or his collaboration with Australia’s David Bridie (ex Not Drowning Waving), Telek is one of the most important performers in the Pacific region.

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