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Category: music

  • How Stringband Music Began in Vanuatu (New Hebrides)

    Stringband music in Vanuatu began during World War II with the introduction of foreign instruments. It evolved through the 1960s and 1970s, driven by radio and cassette recordings, becoming a unifying cultural voice. Today, stringbands continue to reflect and shape Vanuatu’s national identity through storytelling and musical tradition.

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  • BET Awards 2025 Celebrates 25 Years of Black Excellence

    The 2025 BET Awards marked 25 years of honoring Black excellence, with Kendrick Lamar dominating the night, Kevin Hart hosting with sharp humor, and legends like Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, and Snoop Dogg receiving iconic tributes | #BETAwards2025 #KendrickLamar #KevinHart #Doechii #MariahCarey #JamieFoxx #SnoopDogg #BlackExcellence #CultureBiggestNight #BET25Years

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  • ISLANDERS FAMILY AT JOHN LEGEND’S SHOW

    NI-VAN FAMILY WITNESSES MUSIC HISTORY WITH JOHN LEGEND LIVE IN PARIS | A Ni-Vanuatu family living in France captures a historic moment as they attend John Legend’s live concert at Adidas Arena in Paris. Through their vlog, the Islanders Family shares the emotion and pride of representing Vanuatu at an unforgettable global event. #IslandersFamily #JohnLegend…

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  • WATCH NOW: COME LONG ZION – A BEAUTIFUL NEW VIDEO BY REENAY SESE

    WATCH NOW | This latest release is more than just music. ‘Come long Zion’ is a spiritual journey told through haunting harmonies and heartfelt lyrics in Bislama. Composed by Sonny Kalman, performed by Reenay Sese, filmed by Karl Vaekesa, and produced at Big Wave Production, the video brings together sound and vision in a powerful…

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