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Music of Nauru

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The music of Nauru demonstrates its Micronesian heritage.

National anthem

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The national anthem of Nauru is "Nauru Bwiema" ("Song of Nauru").[1] Margaret Hendrie wrote the words; Laurence Henry Hicks composed the music.

Noted contemporary composer

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Baron Waqa, who has also served as a government minister, has been noted for his musical composition activity.

The patriotic song "Eko Dogin" (Forevermore in the Nauruan language), is sung by Rina Appi and Martin Detenamo [2]

References

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  1. ^ "National anthem – The World Factbook". Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  2. ^ NAURU - eko dogin. Retrieved 2024-04-28 – via www.youtube.com.