IF01-138 - MC22: Cassette series 1971-1972

Side A: Niumara (nd) Iluidai and Eafosi of Niumara perform guitar demonstration ‘step’. Maanungga of Takiniano tells Traditional story about a snake called Susumalo'i who lived at Gurumalai and gave birth to a girl Kini'anoatha. Side B: Ani’abu: (nd) Suota of Ani’abu, Laalungga tells traditional story about beginning of Marata starting with Noah and sons. Genealogical connections between Noah and Takiniano/Lalunggu; Origins of Malaita customs; Origins of mamanaa (good fortune); Manakwai: Tiribene of Manakwai tells Fanua history Liimambo, founding ancestor, genealogies, etc.; Maanungga of Takiniano tells magical spells associated with taro cultivation. Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Item 003 "Collection Guide: Guides to Cassette and Reel-to-Reel Tapes from 1971-1976". Language as given: To'abaita