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Kiribati is a Micronesian country in the Pacific Ocean. Though usually said to be descended from Asians, the native people of Kiribati play no instruments or in styles that are reminiscent of Asian music.
Its traditional music is composed by people knownn as te kainikamaen. These composers are said to receive their songs from myth or magic, an ability that is passed from father to son. After composition, a group called rurubene sings the song to the composer, after which it is made public and is sung by anyone.
Composers also write songs on demand, telling a story told to him by an individual. The composer will then sing it and teach it to the rurubene, making any needed changes. composers also occasionally create songs of their own accord.
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