Noted contemporary composer
Baron Waqa, who has also served as a government minister, has been noted for his musical composition activity.
The music of Nauru demonstrates its Micronesian heritage.
The national anthem of Nauru is "Nauru Bwiema" ("Song of Nauru"). Margaret Hendrie wrote the words; Laurence Henry Hicks composed the music.
Baron Waqa, who has also served as a government minister, has been noted for his musical composition activity.