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Tag: Te Vaka

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Polynesian Star Olivia Foa’i Unveils Sunlight, an English-Tokelau Anthem

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2022 No Comments Olivia Foa’iPolynesian musicTe VakaTokelauworld music

Acclaimed Polynesian singer Olivia Foa’i (Te Vaka) has released “Sunlight,” a warm song of optimism and gratitude, written on the rainiest of days. The feel-good,…

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Te Vaka’s Olivia Foa’i Presents Dance Film “Ta Ke Mate”

World Music Central News Room May 26, 2021 No Comments Polynesian musicTe Vaka

Polynesian artist Olivia Foa’i (Te Vaka) has released a dance video titled “Ta Ke Mate.” The video features music from the recent “Te Vaka Beats…

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Interview with Polynesian Percussion Maestro Matatia Foa’i

Angel Romero September 15, 2020 No Comments Matatia FoaiPolynesian musicTe Vaka

Matatia Foa’i, the master percussionist of Polynesian fusion band Te Vaka, has released a superb percussion album titled “Te Vaka Beats Vol. 2.”  Matatia talked…

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The Fantastic World of Polynesian Log Drums

Angel Romero July 31, 2020 1 Comment log drumsPolynesian musicTe Vaka

Te Vaka – Te Vaka Beats Vol. 2 (Spirit of Play Productions, 2020) Te Vaka is a fabulous Polynesian band that is known for its…

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New Single from Te Vaka’s Olivia Foa’i

World Music Central News Room December 30, 2018 No Comments Olivia Foa'iPolynesian musicTe Vaka

Olivia Foa’i’s 2nd single “My Way” goes back to her Polynesian roots while still maintaining a mainstream feel. A bilingual Tokelauan-English track, “My Way” displays…

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Traditional and Modern Sounds from the Pacific

Angel Romero August 18, 2016 1 Comment Easter IslandFijiHarry KalapanaHawaiiNew ZealandPacificPapua New GuineaSamoaSolomon IslandsTahitiTe Vakathe Marquesas IslandsTonga

Discover Music from the Pacific with ARC Music gives the listener an opportunity to learn more about the music from the various islands of the…

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