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Alternatively, "Isa Lei" is the Fijian version of a Tongan love song ("Ise Isa viola lose hina") used to court the then Princess Salote (later Sālote Tupou III). [4] [5] It was written in 1915 and was heard by a visiting Fijian sergeant. From there, the Fijians adopted it to a farewell song, but they kept the Tongan melody. [6] [7]
"Isa Lei (Fijian Farewell Song)" Chulu Chululu sometimes referred to as Chululu is a Fijian song that has been covered by a multitude of artists ranging from Peter Posa to Bill Sevesi & His Islanders .
The origin of the Fijian farewell song "Isa Lei" is disputed, and one versions holds that Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba composed it [2] in 1916 for Adi Litia Tavanavanua (1900–1983), when she visited Lakeba in 1916. [3]
Even the type of material used in the lei has meaning – the vibrant pink lokelani is the flower of Maui while the warm-hued flowers from the a‘ali‘i shrub represent resilience, according to ...
Sakiusa Bulicokocoko (born 1950 or 1951 in Namara, Tailevu, Fiji; died August 2007 in Hawaii [1]) was a Fijian musician.. The Fiji Times described him as a "legendary musician [...] whose rendition of Fijian classics such as "Veibogi kece", "Lewa lei lewa" and "Isa Lei" endeared him to many generations". [1]
Isa Lei (Fijian Farewell) 1964 – – – The Seekers: The Seekers (a.k.a. Roving With The Seekers) W&G Records: Keith Grant: 3:39 Island of Dreams: 1966 – – Tom Springfield: Come the Day (a.k.a. Georgy Girl) Columbia Records, Capitol Records, EMI Music: Tom Springfield: 2:32 It Doesn't Matter Anymore: 1997 – – Paul Anka-Future Road ...
When Mobutu was deposed in 1997, Tabu Ley returned to Kinshasa and took up a position as a cabinet minister in the government of new President Laurent Kabila.Following Kabila's death, Tabu Ley then joined the appointed transitional parliament created by Joseph Kabila, until it was dissolved following the establishment of the inclusive transitional institutions.
Isa (Arabic: عِيسَى, romanized: ʿĪsā) is a Classical Arabic name which is the name given to Jesus in the Quran and other Islamic texts. The name Eesa (إيساء) or Isa in Arabic can also be interpreted as meaning “God is salvation” or “God’s gift” .