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Track 25 Hoko War Dance

Track 25 from Charanga / Saydisc / Christine Richards project - 'Listen to this' for Key Stage 3. Traditional chanting from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) from Saydisc album 'Spirit of Polynesia', recorded by David Fanshawe (3'05")
Main features: rhythmic chanting, use of dramatic pauses.

This Polynesian piece features an ancient style of chanting, accompanying a war dance. The five learning tracks of the Track Explorer focus on the conch shells, the voice of the leader, rhythms, dramatic pauses and the drama of the ending.

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Listening Movement (Clapping, Tapping, Dance, Body percussion) Dance Key Stage 3 Pacific Conch Chanting Polynesia Track Explorer 4b Listening, and applying knowledge and understanding - elements and devices Saydisc Records Saydisc/Charanga World Music
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Track 25 Hoko War Dance

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