CHamoru music from the 1960s-1990s: Meaning & Significance to Language, Culture & Identity

[@uts4448]

I'm outer island Chuukese, but when I was little, my uncle came from Saipan and he brought a Chamorro CD. Every day I went in his room and told him to play the CD on full blast. I never knew what language the songs were in until I grew older and learned they were Chamorro and the singer was Arnold Kaipat (I think he also sang Carolinian songs). My favorite one was "Ai Palao'an".

[@gatekeeper3660]

Many chamolinians can jam lol.

[@joannemessier2795]

Thank you for doing this. We are living in a huge time of change. You documenting it like this is significant. Si Yu’us Ma’ase.

[@patflores179]

Very, very inspirational and entertaining content. Keep doing what you do Chelu, you’re life has meaning and purpose. Biba Marianas, Biba Chamorru!!

[@BajaBlastBoy]

Si yu’os ma’åse for this video! Excited to learn more about our music!

[@ArchaeologyStudio]

Fun and educational to see this video! I like how you clarified the historical context as part of the creative process of making, sharing, and enjoying music.

[@ryanshook8284]

Wonderful vid on CHamoru music

[@vcente671]

Fun fact: everytime he says _"chacha"_ he dances in his chair 😂

[@rayz671]

Love it all and I'm filipino. What about the jitterbug? 🤪

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Thank you, that was great... but more music please :)

[@nianayay]

WHO IS THIS BOY. GREAT JOB!

[@giovannicollazo-cruz2193]

Filipinos do it to this day and Skusta Clee is my favorite artist

[@adolfoescobar3935]

Dikitan done myfriend.