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Chansons des Iles
Chansons des Iles formed in 1968 in French Polynesia, with Henriette Aline leading the group on vocals and ukulele. The original lineup included Pierrot on...
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Au Revoir Chers Amis
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Ile de Tahiti
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L'amour c'est fatigant
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La pêche à Témala
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Le Caillou
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Le bateau des îles
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Le ver de bancoule
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Maïma
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Mon caillou fleuri
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Nouvelle-Calédonie
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Nuits de Tahiti
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P'tite fleur fânée
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Partout à Témala
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Petite île sacrée
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Toi mon idole
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Vive la vahiné
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Chansons des Iles formed in 1968 in French Polynesia, with Henriette Aline leading the group on vocals and ukulele. The original lineup included Pierrot on guitar and Jean-Marie on bass, both also singing. Their music pulled from traditional Polynesian rhythms and harmonies, built around ukulele and guitar with layered vocals.
They released their first album in 1970, which included the song "Au Revoir Chers Amis." Other tracks like "Ile de Tahiti" and "Le bateau des îles" appeared in their catalog through the 1970s. The band toured internationally, playing shows in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Their sound stayed rooted in Polynesian folk traditions while incorporating pop arrangements. They kept recording through the mid-1970s, putting out albums with French-language titles that reflected island themes.
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