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This limited edition, richly illustrated, compact 80-page hardcover book, researched, written and compiled by Michael Webb, this is an ideal companion to a unique recording.
The book documents the history of this music tradition and includes song lyrics and translations.
80 pages. Hardcover, 18cm x 13 cm

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1.	Len nebong† 01:21		buy track
2.	I gat wan ples i stap 02:06	info	buy track
3.	A God igol 00:51		buy track
4.	Lae lae‡ 02:29		buy track
5.	Come along† 01:47		buy track
6.	Komarakakua‡ 02:04		buy track
7.	Tai juo tolu‡ 00:56		buy track
8.	I am a Christian soldier†§ 00:47		buy track
9.	Sulu sulu luwe‡ 00:47		buy track
10.	Len nebong 02:42		buy track
11.	We are marching on† 02:29		buy track
12.	Paro mrapa‡ 02:09		buy track
13.	Soldiers fighting ’round the cross†§ 01:35		buy track
14.	Room enough†* 02:26		buy track
15.	Christmas bells are ringing† 01:55		buy track
16.	Rajouial yuka vou‡* 01:20		buy track
17.	God Yu Yu strong 02:00		buy track
18.	The King’s highway† 00:42		buy track
19.	I have been redeemed†* 01:15		buy track
20.	Angels hovering round†* 00:43		buy track
21.	Roi kito‡ 00:57		buy track
22.	I want to be a soldier† 01:16		buy track
23.	Roll Jordan roll†* 01:58		buy track
24.	Nobody knows the trouble†* 00:33		buy track
25.	Run Mary run†* 00:33		buy track
26.	I am glad I belong to Jesus† 01:47		buy track
27.	When I get home† 02:15		buy track

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Ol Sing Blong Plantesen - Plantation Songs - recorded and researched by Michael Webb, brings to light the fascinating and creative tradition
of Salvesen, a song and dance form that emerged
from the sorrowful and alienating years of South
Sea Islanders' indentured labor in the cane fields
of Queensland from the 1860s to the turn of the
century.
This release highlights the exuberant a cappella
singing of Pacific Islanders and offers a glimpse into
the surprising reach of African American spirituals in
the late nineteenth century.
Digital download includes a PDF version of the 80 page richly illustrated and researched companion book. Hardcover copies of the book are also available for purchase.

credits

released March 7, 2023

† = Salvesen song
* = Jubilee song
‡ = Bonani song
§ = Salvation Army song

Tracks recorded at Uluveu (Maskeleyne Islands): 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13-15, 17-20, 22-27.
Tracks recorded at Burumba, Epi: 7, 16
Tracks recorded at Nikaura, Epi: 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 21.
Mastered by Simon Polinski

Album and book researched and recorded,
compiled and written by Michael Webb.
Field assistant: Piwi Harry
Original audio processing: Isaac Harvey
Field research was funded by
Sydney Conservatorium of Music,The University of Sydney.
Production was enabled in part by the Australia Research Council
Linkage Projects scheme (Project LP150100973).
Tracks recorded at Uluveu (Maskeleyne Islands):
1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13-15, 17-20, 22-27.
Tracks recorded at Burumba, Epi: 7, 16
Tracks recorded at Nikaura, Epi: 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 21.
Mastered by Simon Polinski

Album Cover Photograph: Salvation Army member George Nine of Maré, Loyalty Islands, who owned property at
Myrtle, near Pinkenba, Qld, ca. 1900. Source: State Library of Queensland.

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