Music of Easter Island


Easter Island, a Polynesian island that is part of Chile, has a unique regional musical history.

History

Pu o Hiro

The Rapa Nui used an ancient stone aerophone called the Pu o Hiro for fertility rituals and to call the Polynesian god of rain Hiro. By blowing through the main hole it emits a deep Trumpet sound. During droughts, the Ariki Paka would dress in ceremonial clothing and pray for rainfall. They chanted the following song:

Music school

The first music school on the Easter Island was opened in 2012 by Mahani Teave, and teaches piano, cello, ukulele, and violin.