The Tongan Nose Flute (Fangufangu) with Saia Tu'itahi

Musician Saia Tu’itahi takes us through the art of the Tongan Nose flute. An ancient Pasifika instrument that was historically used in Tonga by guards and attenders to awaken their chiefs

The use of the Tongan Nose Flute has been seen less and less over time but the art is still very much alive in the home of Saia Tu’itahi.

Saia talks to us about the history of Fangufangu, and touches on what has inspired him to revitalise the dying artform. His EP ‘Fangufangu ‘Inasi’ can be found on Spotify where the maestro uses a mixture of the beautiful sounds of Fangufangu, and modern beats in the 5 song masterpiece.