OLAC Record
oai:paradisec.org.au:SG2-147

Metadata
Title:The Line Cousins Ladies of Vunakabi
Access Rights:Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Bibliographic Citation:Steven Gagau (collector), Steven Gagau (data_inputter, depositor), Colleen Darby (consultant), Dominic Rangan (participant), Jenny Rangan (participant), Nelson Gagau (participant), Colleen Darby (data_inputter), NBC Recording Studio (recorder), ToWeieve (depositor), The Line Cousins Ladies of Vunakabi (performer), Dora D. Leba (compiler), 1970. The Line Cousins Ladies of Vunakabi. JPEG/TIFF/MPEG/WAV. SG2-147 at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/dm57-pp72
Contributor (compiler):Steven Gagau
Dora D. Leba
Contributor (consultant):Colleen Darby
Contributor (data_inputter):Steven Gagau
Colleen Darby
Contributor (depositor):Steven Gagau
ToWeieve
Contributor (participant):Dominic Rangan
Jenny Rangan
Nelson Gagau
Contributor (performer):The Line Cousins Ladies of Vunakabi
Contributor (recorder):NBC Recording Studio
Coverage (Box):northlimit=-4.33614; southlimit=-4.35154; westlimit=152.12; eastlimit=152.146
Coverage (ISO3166):PG
Date (W3CDTF):1970-01-01
Date Created (W3CDTF):1970-01-01
Description:Recording provided to be deposited by ToWeieve, Viviran Village, Toma LLG. Artist: The Line Cousins Ladies of Vunakabi Title: 'Tikana bung na Marum' Recorded and produced by NBC Recording Studios, Rabaul, ENBP, PNG. The Line Cousin Ladies of Vunakabi is a long-standing and legendary stringband group from the Vunakabi/Vunadidir area of East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. They have been active since the 1970s and are recognized as pioneers of the female-led stringband tradition in the region. The cultural significance of The Line Cousin Ladies is that their music performances are recognised in major local venues such as the Kokopo Hotel. Their classic tracks like "Iau ga ki valongore," is often featured in archives and commemorative events as a testament to the enduring influence of Tolai stringband music. The group was founded by the late Dora D. Leba, who served as the main vocalist for many years until her passing in July 2025. Their legacy continues to be upheld by contemporary members of the group who remain active in the local music scene having their unique string sounds and lyrics, Their legacy continues to be upheld by contemporary members of the group who remain active in the local music scene. Song List. Side A. 1. International Women’s Day 2. Ea Ia Wurmagit 3. Amiga Ki Warkolono 4. A Matanitu 5. Iau Ga Ki Ralokor 6. Ia Ga Ki Ma Ra Niligur Side B. 1. Tikana Bung Na Marum 2. Iau Gire Ra Vinirua 3. Bul Ra Valian 4. Ba Iga Marum 5. Ia Wurmagit 6. Toma Highway (Colleen Darby & Steven Gagau, April 2026). Language as given: Kuanua
Format:Digitised: no Media: Audio
Identifier:SG2-147
Identifier (URI):http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/SG2/147
Language:Kuanua
Language (ISO639):ksd
Publisher:Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC)
Rights:Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Subject:Kuanua language
Subject (ISO639):ksd
Subject (OLAC):language_documentation
Table Of Contents (URI):http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/SG2/147/SG2-147-1.jpg
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http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/SG2/147/SG2-147-A.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/SG2/147/SG2-147-A.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/SG2/147/SG2-147-B.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/SG2/147/SG2-147-B.wav
Type (DCMI):Sound

OLAC Info

Archive:  Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC)
Description:  http://www.language-archives.org/archive/paradisec.org.au
GetRecord:  OAI-PMH request for OLAC format
GetRecord:  Pre-generated XML file

OAI Info

OaiIdentifier:  oai:paradisec.org.au:SG2-147
DateStamp:  2026-05-12
GetRecord:  OAI-PMH request for simple DC format

Search Info

Citation: Steven Gagau (compiler); Steven Gagau (data_inputter); Steven Gagau (depositor); Colleen Darby (consultant); Dominic Rangan (participant); Jenny Rangan (participant); Nelson Gagau (participant); Colleen Darby (data_inputter); NBC Recording Studio (recorder); ToWeieve (depositor); The Line Cousins Ladies of Vunakabi (performer); Dora D. Leba (compiler). 1970. Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC).
Terms: area_Pacific country_PG dcmi_Sound iso639_ksd olac_language_documentation olac_singing

Inferred Metadata

Country: Papua New Guinea
Area: Pacific


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