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

Metadata
Title:Barike - Merry Christmas
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), Matalau Nakikus (performer), Glen Low (performer), Donald Lessy (performer), Pacific Gold Studios (recorder), Fabian Tadoi (performer), Thomas Lulungan (performer), 1990. Barike - Merry Christmas. MPEG/WAV. WM2-017h at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/5j26-jn59
Contributor (compiler):David Bridie
Greg Seeto
Contributor (data_inputter):Steven Gagau
Contributor (performer):John Wong
Matalau Nakikus
Glen Low
Donald Lessy
Fabian Tadoi
Thomas Lulungan
Contributor (recorder):Pacific Gold Studios
Coverage (Box):northlimit=-4.06175; southlimit=-4.59002; westlimit=151.427; eastlimit=152.552
Coverage (ISO3166):PG
Date (W3CDTF):1990-01-01
Date Created (W3CDTF):1990-01-01
Description:Barike Band's album "Merry Christmas" was released as a Christmas-theme festive songs in 1990-1992 by Pacific Gold Studios label in Rabaul, ENBP. The album contains Christmas and gospel songs, including original compositions and traditional carols performed in both English and Kuanua (Tolai) language and can relate to time of a joy and peace on earth and about Santa Claus so in Tok Pisin as Yumi Hamamas, Santa Ikam. The album contains 9 tracks with notable songs like "Last Christmas" (in a localized version), "Santa Ikam", Tolai versions of "Joy to the World," and other festive tracks.​ Tracklist. 1. Yumi Hamamas 2. Marys Boy Child / O My Lord 3. Natui Ra Kalau 4. Don't Get Drunk 5. Jingle Bells 6. Kaum Ra Minamar 7. White Christmas 8. Mar Novel 9. Medley track unnamed 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) Kanai Pineri 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 "Merry Christmas" 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:WM2-017h
Identifier (URI):http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h
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/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-001.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-001.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-002.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-002.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-003.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-003.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-004.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-004.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-005.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-005.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-006.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-006.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-007.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-007.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-008.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-008.wav
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-009.mp3
http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/WM2/017h/WM2-017h-009.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:WM2-017h
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); Matalau Nakikus (performer); Glen Low (performer); Donald Lessy (performer); Pacific Gold Studios (recorder); Fabian Tadoi (performer); Thomas Lulungan (performer). 1990. 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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