World War II Songs about the war and conditions during these years are composed in PNG languages. Papua New Guineans also learned songs from soldiers, including the Japanese. Early stages of adoption of a Western instrument that was to have a marked effect on the future direction of PNG music. Village guitar styles begin to develop. Music Research Officer, Ray J. Sheridan.
Administration acknowledges the importance of indigenous music in education.
Blasius To Una has developed a unique, guitar-accompanied song style. He was probably the first Papua New Guinean music personality to receive attention from a wide public. School choirs sing both hymns and traditional songs. Traditional songs adapted for school choirs. Formation of Pacific Islands Regiment Pipes and Drums Band.