The Unforgettable Tunes of PNG's Cassette Era
Quality Over Quantity: The Unforgettable Tunes of PNG's Cassette Era Ah, the 90s in Papua New Guinea – a time when CHM and PGS tapes were our prized possessions, each one holding a universe of meticulously chosen songs. Unlike today's overflowing digital libraries, those ten songs per side felt like a curated treasure trove. Every crackle and bump on a REKS Band's reggae jam, every soaring note of a George Telek's rock ballad, held a weight and value absent in the endless streams of today's music. Back then, acquiring music was an adventure. Imagine the thrill of waiting by the radio, heart pounding, for your favorite Barike Band hit to play on the FM 100 Top 20 countdown. Capturing it on a blank cassette, carefully labeling it with felt-tip pen, wasn't just a chore; it was a ritual, a way of personalizing the music, making it truly your own. Sharing mixtapes became an art form, a way to connect with friends over the electrifying sounds of Saugas or the hidden g