Welcome to the final stop on our Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music summer series! In this episode, we journey to the breathtaking island of Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia, where folk music and dance are central to cultural life.

From the energetic rhythms of the ʻoteʻa dance to the booming beats of the toʻere and pahu drums, Tahitian music is filled with movement and joy. We’ll explore the traditional instruments, musical styles, and even group choral chants like himene tarava, which blend Polynesian harmonies with European influences.

You’ll also:

• Hear samples of traditional Tahitian drumming and singing

• Learn how music and dance are celebrated at the Heiva Festival

• Discover how Tahitian children carry on musical traditions today

• Explore how modern musicians are blending traditional instruments with new sounds

Don’t forget! Download your Tahiti Passport Stamp to complete your musical journey around the world.

Check out this playlist on YouTube to view incredible Tahitian performances.

🎹 Plus, exciting news! Public enrollment for Busy Kids Do Piano and Busy Moms Do Piano opens August 4th! Learn more about Busy Kids here and Busy Moms here.

Thanks for joining us on this global musical adventure—see you in two weeks for more musical exploration!