OLAC Record
oai:paradisec.org.au:WM2-017e

Metadata
Title:Barike - I Paia
Access Rights:Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Bibliographic Citation:David Bridie (collector), Steven Gagau (data_inputter), John Wong (performer), Greg Seeto (compiler), Glen Low (performer), Donald Lessy (performer), Pacific Gold Studios (recorder), Gordon Gaius (recorder), Fabian Tadoi (performer), Thomas Lulungan (performer), 1984. Barike - I Paia. MPEG/WAV/JPEG/TIFF. WM2-017e at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/w8s4-yd39
Contributor (compiler):David Bridie
Greg Seeto
Contributor (data_inputter):Steven Gagau
Contributor (performer):John Wong
Glen Low
Donald Lessy
Fabian Tadoi
Thomas Lulungan
Contributor (recorder):Pacific Gold Studios
Gordon Gaius
Coverage (Box):northlimit=-4.05627; southlimit=-4.64751; westlimit=151.445; eastlimit=152.555
Coverage (ISO3166):PG
Date (W3CDTF):1984-01-01
Date Created (W3CDTF):1984-01-01
Description:Barike Band's album "I Paia" was released in 1984 by Pacific Gold Studios. The complete track list is to be determined and includes the original version of "Rabaul Town," recorded with lead vocals by John Wong and band members and support artists. Credits. Late John Wong (lead vocals) Donald Lessy (lead guitar) Late Glen Low (bass) Late Matalau Nakikus (keyboard/vocals) Fabian Tadoi (drums/percussion) Late Thomas Lulungan (keyboards, backup vocals) The cultural significance of the album "I Paia" including "Rabaul Town," is the song reflecting on the town before the volcanic eruptions of 1994. The band members have contributed distinctive styles that helped shape Papua New Guinea's music scene, blending traditional Tolai sounds with contemporary influences. Barike Band's music and albums, including "I Paia" is considered essential listening for fans of Papua New Guinean rock and cultural heritage. The album is an important part of the band's legacy in PNG's rock music scene. Source: Wantok Musik Foundation (David Bridie & Steven Gagau, November 2025). Language as given:
Format:Digitised: no
Identifier:WM2-017e
Identifier (URI):http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e
Language:English
Kuanua
Tok Pisin
Language (ISO639):eng
ksd
tpi
Publisher:Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC)
Rights:Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Subject:English language
Kuanua language
Tok Pisin language
Subject (ISO639):eng
ksd
tpi
Subject (OLAC):language_documentation
Table Of Contents (URI):http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-001.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-001.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-002.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-002.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-003.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-003.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-004.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-004.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-005.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-005.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017e/WM2-017e-006.mp3
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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:WM2-017e
DateStamp:  2025-11-20
GetRecord:  OAI-PMH request for simple DC format

Search Info

Citation: David Bridie (compiler); Steven Gagau (data_inputter); John Wong (performer); Greg Seeto (compiler); Glen Low (performer); Donald Lessy (performer); Pacific Gold Studios (recorder); Gordon Gaius (recorder); Fabian Tadoi (performer); Thomas Lulungan (performer). 1984. Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC).
Terms: area_Europe area_Pacific country_GB country_PG dcmi_Sound iso639_eng iso639_ksd iso639_tpi olac_language_documentation olac_singing

Inferred Metadata

Country: United KingdomPapua New Guinea
Area: EuropePacific


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