Tongan composers spelled out the name of their beloved in their song lyrics

Tongan punakes or composers, choreographer and musicians, composed songs to tell of their love or someone else’s love to young women or men. Apart from the selection of lyrics and music, they used various  patterns to identify the lover or young women for whom the songs were composed. Among these patterns was the practice of … Continue reading Tongan composers spelled out the name of their beloved in their song lyrics