The music of Nauru demonstrates its Micronesian heritage.
National anthem
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
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]
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