Kanaks comprise 45% of the total population of New Caledonia. The word is derived from '' Kanaka Maoli '', a Hawaiian word which was at one time Applied Indiscriminately by Europe an explorers, traders and missionaries in The Region to any non-European Pacific islander. Prior to European contact there was no unified state in New Caledonia, and no single Self-appellation used to refer to its inhabitants.
Other words have '' is an ethno-political name for the island or the entire territory. ''Kanéka'' is a musical genre associated with the Kanak, stylistically a form of Reggae with added flutes, percussion and Harmonies . ''Kanéka'' often has political lyrics and is sung in Drehu , Paici or other Melanesian Languages , or in French . '' Kanakas '' were Pacific islanders (not just Melanesians) who were Abducted to Australia , Chile or Canada to perform Forced Labour during the 19th century.
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