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The best music playlists from Tahiti and her islands

The best music playlists from Tahiti and her islands

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Date de publication : 10/02/2025

Editor: Ruben Chang

Tahiti… Close your eyes and hear the ‘ukulele, the singing, the percussion? That’s the real magic of our islands. And to fully immerse you, I’ve got a few playlists for you…

Music is the soul of Tahiti! It’s everywhere, accompanying us through every moment of our lives.

  • A precious heritage: Our traditional songs and instruments, like the ukulele, pahu and to’ere, tell the story of our ancestors, their legends, their beliefs… It’s a powerful link with our past.

  • A hymn to joie de vivre: listen to our songs, they’re often lively and festive! That’s because we love celebrating life, love and nature, and sharing good times together.

  • Music and dance, inseparable: It’s impossible to talk about Tahitian music without mentioning dance! The hura, our traditional dance, is sublimated by rhythms and songs.

  • A thriving music scene: our artists are creative and talented! They mix styles and explore new horizons… From reggae to pop to jazz, there’s something for everyone!

  • A bond that unites us: Music is what brings us together, what creates a bond between us. At village fairs and festivals, we sing, dance and celebrate life together.

So let yourself be carried away by the magic of Tahitian music! Manava e maeva ! (Bon voyage and welcome!)

Before or during your stay

Listening time 43 minutes

Sapa’u, the sound

Discover the sound that moves the younger generation

The essentials of Tahitian music

Listen to the Tahitian songs we love

The modern scene

The must-have songs we’re listening to right now

The classics

We sing them on our brindles

Rock !

Discover Tahiti’s rock scene

Reggae, the top artists

We love reggae in Tahiti