The trio of Rosaiviti Solomona, Amosa Lene and Michael Tamanikaiyaroi perform a medley of songs from across the Pacific 🌺 The medley includes 'He'a Se Ka Gou Ipe' from the island of Rotuma, classic Fijian song 'Noqu Senibua Qoroi,' and 'E Tasi Ae Lasi,' popularised by 1960's string band, The Samoan Surf Riders🏝️🎶

Signature Choir, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, perform this beautiful rendition of 'Tukua,' written and originally performed by siblings Vaniah and Jewel Toloa, from the islands of Tokelau 🇹🇰🎶 - Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika choir Signature Choir, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, graced the Spark Arena stage in an evening celebrating the sounds of Te-Moana-Nui 🌊

Signature Choir performs this uplifting rendition of 'Kua Iti Te Marama,' by Zerynah Hugs, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra🎶🇨🇰 - Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika choir Signature Choir, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, graced the Spark Arena stage in an evening celebrating the sounds of Te-Moana-Nui 🌺

Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika choir Signature Choir, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, graced the Spark Arena stage in an evening celebrating the sounds of Te-Moana-Nui In this opening number, Signature Choir sings a medley consisting of Samoan folk songs, 'Faliu Le La,' and 'Filemu Pei O Le Lupe' -  Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika choir Signature Choir, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, graced the Spark Arena stage in an evening celebrating the sounds of Te-Moana-Nui 🌺

Tutunoa is a timeless Niuean love song that is often sung at various events & celebrations. Tutunoa was composed by Kasini Pierre (Mutalau)

This song was performed by the Matakau Tufuga Fakamotu in 1976, at the second South Pacific Festival of Arts, held in Rotorua. A song that pays homage to their journey, & Niue's long standing relationship with Aotearoa

The 'Island Vibes' boys classic Tongan love song, 'Efiafi Peau Ongo'i Vale.' "I have searched everywhere (abroad) All of Tonga I have looked For someone to replace you But my heart only knows your name" Written by Sione Niupalavu Tatu, this hauntingly beautiful composition explores the ache of unrequited love, where the narrator pours their heart out as they call out to a lover who has moved on to someone else, a love now unattainable. Through the melody and the lyrics, 'Efiafi Peau Ongo'i Vale' captures the ache of yearning for a love that once burned passionately but now flickers in the shadow of another 💞

The 'Island Vibes' boys sing Tongan love song, 'Taio.' Composed by Siotame Mataele, this classic song was dedicated to his fellow Tongan troops stationed in the Solomon Islands during World War II.

Island Vibes perform a rendition of 'O Le Taualuga', a song about the last dance of a celebratory Samoan gathering, performed by a taupou or a manaia.

Feohi'anga Ālonga 'Ia Kalaisi kava and vocal instrumental collective performing 'Nepituno / (God) Neptune' as part of their second season of: Koe Pō Hiva Tu'ufonua FakaTonga II: A Night Of Tongan Classical Music II theatre concert. Composed by the late Queen Sālote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tupou III, is a song of praise of the marvels of the royal visit to all countries of the Commonwealth, including Tonga, in December 1953 by the late Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, when Her Majesty's yach Brittania crossed the equator. - Held at the Mangere Arts Centre on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th June 2023, this performance was part of an evening extravaganza, exhibiting a selection of refined works of music and sung poetry, by renowned Tongan artists, such as Queen Sālote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tupou III, Prince Fatafehi Tu'ipelehake, Malukava, Fineasi, and Peni Tutu'ila. The concert took the beauty and utility of Tongan music in kava collectives to a whole new level - by moving from garages, community and church halls to the theatre space.

In memory of HRH Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili  The Tonga Sisters dedicate their Poly Songbook to the beloved late Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu and sing a rendition of 'Sīsū E Keke Ofi Pē'. Written and composed by Tongan Nightingale Tu’imala Kaho, this gospel song is one of her many compositions that have pleasured the island kingdom for over a half-century. Lyrics and translation by Rob Pomee below -  First verse - Sīsū e ke ke ofi pē Si’i folau ni na’a hē Fa’a Tukia homau va’e He ngaahi tauhele Jesus may I be nearer to thee Please guide us in our journey In the right direction so that we may not fall into entrapment Second verse -  Lingi mai ho’o vai mo’ui  Ke mau ‘utu mo inu ai  Ma’a ai homau lotokovi  ‘Eiki ‘oua ‘e momoi  Let the waters of life flow down So that we can refill and drink from To cleanse out our jealousy Lord please Tau/Chorus  ‘Eiki ‘afio mai  Ki he’emau tangi Tuku mai Ho tapuaki Ka mau mo’ui ai  Lord we are reaching out and crying for your blessings to be up on us, place your blessings on us so that we can live. 

The 'Island Vibes' cover a Samoan classic 'Malu A'e Afiafi' by Legendary band 'The Five Stars'. "It's a cool breezy evening and I've got you on my mind. Tears well in my eyes because I miss my beautiful" Recorded in 1980, 'Malu A'e Le Afiafi' was released as part of the album 'Samoan Style (Popular Songs of Samoa)' and went on to reach Gold certification. With more than 18 albums in production, 'The 5 Stars' sit alongside Punialava’a and Tiama’a as some of the Pacific's most well known bands.

Joanna Mika-Toloa performs this beautiful rendition of a 'Golden Ali'is' cover - 'Pele Moana'. 'Pele Moana' is the Samoan version of an old 50s country song called 'Blue Darling' which Hawaiian band 'Kapena' covered and made popular in more recent times. During Covid the Muliaga Mamaia / Golden Ali'is Samoan version and lyrics went viral again after French singer Chloe Black covered it in her 'Around the World in Covid19 days' challenge.  Check it out below -  {{32465}}

The Voice Australia 2022 finalist Jordan Tavita comes through to perform his beautiful rendition of the classic Samoan ballad 'Tali Maia'  The english language version of the song was a Nat King Cole original 'Answer Me my Love' that was translated to Samoan by the late George Tofaeono Williams in the 60s. He had heard his cousins Fau and Valley Patu from the Tapuotaota trio sing it in their high school days. The Samoan version of the song 'Tali maia oe lo'u au' was originally popularized and recorded by Muliaga Mamaia and his band ... The Golden Ali'is. More recently, the younger generation will be familiar with Pati's rendition.

Tenelle & Nyssa Collins perform this cover of an old Samoan lament which you'll often hear sung at Samoan funerals. The song is a farewell to a loved one who has gone to be with the Lord and is believed to have been composed in the late 1800s to 1908. Fijians have a similar popular version of the song called 'Isa Lei Vulagi Lasa Dina'.

TheWesternGuide performs a beautiful rendition of a well known EFKS hymn, Pese 380 - 'Ia fai ma sulu e mumū' - accompanied by Pos Mavaega and Sefa Taouma. The song is his Mums favourite that she used to sing as a lullaby when he was growing up and talks about asking God to help your life be a shining light like Jesus. Learn the words and sing along!

Best Pacific Soul/RnB artist for 2022, Sam V, takes on an Aitutaki 4 classic - 'Darling I love You'. Sam is of Cook Islands heritage from the villages of Tamarua and Oneroa on the island of Mangaia.  "I don’t know many kuki songs so I hit up my cousin Mana Maihia who recommended it to me!"  - Sam V Enjoy his cover of the popular track accompanied by Pos Mavaega & Tim Shacklock.

Nyssa Collins takes us back in time performing an NZ classic 'Don't Dream it's over' by Crowded House with a splash of Samoan flavour featuring Tenelle, The Western Guide & SamV. Nyssa originally performed the song 7 years ago when she made the X Factor NZ Grand Final & said that one of the tinā in her church wrote the Samoan translation for her. "The song itself speaks volumes , even listening to the original, it gave me inspiration, it was a song that felt it was for that moment - there was pressure of finals and I was scared of what was to come but it was a song that reminded me of home. Win or lose , never lose sight of your dream or passion where ever the journey takes you, remember your God and Aiga will love you no matter what" This time round she's joined by US based singer Tenelle with The Western Guide and SamV, accompanied by Sefa Taouma and Pos Mavaega. Enjoy!

Written and composed by Sauni Liga Kuresa, Fu'a o le Sa'olotoga o Samoa (The Banner of Freedom) was written and chosen for Samoa’s Independence in 1962. Tone6 peforrm their beautiful rendition of the national anthem of Samoa. Follow along with the lyrics so you can impress all your hamo friends then sit back, relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of Samoa.

Feohi'anga Ālonga 'Ia Kalaisi kava and vocal-instrumental collective performing 'Siueli Pasifiki' (Jewel of the Pacific) as part of their second season of: Koe Pō Hiva Tu'ufonua FakaTonga II: A Night Of Tongan Classical Music II theatre concert.  Siueli Pasifiki (Jewel of the Pacific) was composed and put to music by the late Queen Sālote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tupou III.  We have included the lyrics so you can sing along with the group and learn the words. - Held at the Mangere Arts Centre on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th June 2023, this performance was part of an evening extravaganza, exhibiting a selection of refined works of music and sung poetry, by renowned Tongan artists, such as Queen Sālote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tupou III, Prince Fatafehi Tu'ipelehake, Malukava, Fineasi, and Peni Tutu'ila. The concert took the beauty and utility of Tongan music in kava collectives to a whole new level - by moving from garages, community and church halls to the theatre space.

STNDRD - Teeroy, J & Yannis - perform this beautiful rendition of 'Lalolagi Puaoa' an oldie but goodie RSA band Samoan love song. 

The Voice Australia finalist Jordan Tavita performs a cover of this beautiful Samoan classic 'Samoa Matalasi' which was originally popular old school band 'Tiama'as' song. The song talks about the beautiful scenery of Samoa, God being the nations foundation and not to worry about anything. Enjoy Jordan's rendition here, learn the lyrics and sing along. 

Performing Artist Vaimaila Baker performs this beautiful rendition of the Samoan classic 'Le Aute Samoa' accompanied by her uncle Maua Miller and her father Fred Baker. The song was originally written and composed by Iupeliauro Selefuti Patu & his sister Fauolegogo Tanielu for the Tapuotaota Trio.

The Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts Centre sing a beautiful rendition of "Samoa Ola’u Fesili Po’o Le Ā Ea Sau Tali" originally sung by Choir of Western Samoa Teachers Training College. Sing along with the lyrics of this classic tune.

Popular Rotuman artists collective RakoPasefika perform this beautiful Rotuman song. The lyrics express love and courtship along with the beautiful fragrance of Rotuma. Sing along and learn the words with the lyrics in the video.

Junior Soqeta performs this beautiful traditional song of farewell that Fijians sing to departing visitors - "Isa Lei". The late turaga bale na Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba (father of Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara), composed the song in 1916 for Adi Litia Tavanavanua, when she visited Tubou, Lakeba. The 'Isa Lei' melody actually comes from a traditional Tongan love song written when Queen Salote became engaged to Prince Tungi. Tui Nayau wrote the iTaukei words for the song and the Fijians adopted it and turned it into a farewell song. -  Click here for more on the origins of where the song came from and then learn the words & sing along with Junior.

Charlie Pomee joins Kalapu Fonu Moe Moa Aotearoa kava club to perform "Finealafia - The Song Of Hofoa" Finealafia is an original composition by the late Kioa Vaivai of Hofoa, for the people of the village. Kalapu Fonu Moe Moa Aotearoa uses music to share the stories of their people and village, keeping their language and culture alive. {{26102}} Kalapu Fonu Moe Moa Aotearoa started in 1998 in Mangere. The purpose of the Kalapu was a holistic approach with the wrap around of culture & traditional Tongan music which helped to maintain their identity as Tongans from the village of Hofoa. The focus of their kalapu is their Youth and connecting their heritage and the family tree of each family. They also give back to their Village to help out with what’s needed in the village. {{26100}}

Musician and singer Junior Soqeta performs this beautiful Fijian love song, originally written and performed by legendary Fijian musician Sakiusa Bulicokocoko. For this generation, many would have become familiar with the song made popular by George "Fiji" Veikoso. Learn the words and sing along with Junior.

General Fiyah performs a Tongan classic love song "Loka Siliva" with the Kalapu Fonu Moe Moa Aotearoa kava club.   The love song was composed by the late Queen Salote and penned before her marriage to Tungi Mailefihi in September 1917. It is thought to be the first poem she wrote when she tried to invoke herself for her husband to be.  A Silver lock that is as difficult to break, in a poetic sense, as she hoped the marriage would be. Reknown for her genius in poetry, song and dance, this is one of the hundreds of poems Queen Salote wrote and composed music to in her 47 year reign. {{25998}} Kalapu Fonu Moe Moa Aotearoa started in 1998 in Mangere. The purpose of the Kalapu was a holistic approach with the wrap around of culture & traditional Tongan music which helped to maintain their identity as Tongans from the village of Hofoa. The focus of their kalapu is their Youth and connecting their heritage and the family tree of each family. They also give back to their Village to help out with what’s needed in the village. {{26000}}

Sapati Apa shares one of her favourite gospel songs she learned growing up with us. An oldie but goodie worship song 'Ufiufi lo'u agaga' (Sweep over my Soul)

Lyric video for Don't Wanna Fight It.  Poly Reo Remix - Te Reo Maori / Samoan / English

Sapati Apa performs this beautiful rendition of an old gospel song "It is well with my soul" (E lelei le Ali'i) in Samoan. The original hymn was written by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss after suffering the loss of his children.

Enjoy this oldie but goodie from Rarotonga in the beautiful Cook Islands performed here by singer Kura Happ.

Kura Happ sings this beautiful oldie but goodie Cook Islands song made popular in the 80s & 90s by performers like Pepe and the Rarotongans & Apiti Nicholas. The song talks about missing the island paradise of Rarotonga.

Olivia Foa'i performs this beautiful acoustic version of her pop single 'My Way' for us accompanied by Sefa Taouma

Sing along with the Mua I Malae children from the Aoga Fa'a Samoa in Grey Lynn and learn the Samoan National Anthem - 'Samoa Tula'i'

Tatau is one of our most precious cultural taonga and this song of Samoa's ancient tatau legend is a beautiful celebration of this age old art.  This version of the tatau song by Mema Wilda was commissioned for the film 'Marks of Mana"

Valerie Veiao performs this beautiful Cook Islands song accompanied by Rudolph Daniel on the ukulele. The song 'My Endless Love' was composed by Papa Turoa Taia also known as Mr Taia, the original lead singer of the Tongareva 5 band.  The song was released on their first album entitled 'My Endless Love'. Valeries grandfather, the late Metua Tangikore Paoo was a member of Tongareva 5.  Papa Turoa composed this song about his first love and it refers to the bible verse Psalm 42:1 to describe his love for her. The bible verse is used as a metaphor to describe his love like one’s love for God. This song is loved by Cook Islands people but holds special significance to people from Tongareva ( aka Mangarongaro or Penrhyn) in particular.   {{12283}} Valerie's mother Marion says of the song "My family, from our late grandmother and especially my beloved parents, we grew up listening to Tongareva 5 rehearsing every week in our garage and this song was sung through many of our family occasions even at my parents funerals.   {{12285}} My Dad was the eldest member of Tongareva 5 seen as their mentor/teacher and was the first and only member of Tongareva 5 to pass away where they all came to show their respect to him at his funeral in 2015.  Ultimately this song was my Mum and Dad’s love song like many Cook Island couples and now that they’re resting in God’s loving arms, it’s our love song and our children and next generations to come." 

Johnson Raela performs the Cook Islands national anthem 'Te Atua mou e' (“God is Truth”) which was written by an amazing Cook Islander - Sir Tom Davis aka ‘Papa Tom’ with words by his wife, Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki. 

Enjoy this stunning Pacific medley performed by this group of talented young people - Tone6.   Sing along with them and learn the words! Katakiri (Maori Waiata)  Music Composed By Nainz Tupa'i A friend of Nainz had asked him, if he could put a melody | tune to these words.  For Maori, these words are said at the opening of a speech, and he was taught this by Scotty Morrison.  Ka takiri ake nga haeata o te ra ki te whenua, i te rawhitit, ka awatea Ka hauku a papatuanuku ka ngaru e te whenua ko ranginui e tu i ho nei ko papatuanuku, e takoto ake nei "SAMOAN Worship Song - Viiga" Words Written By Talosaga Puletiuatoa Music Composed By Nainz Tupa'i Si’i a’e le fa’afetai i le Atua O lo tatou matai Ia fa’ane’ene’eina Ma avatu pea lona vi’iga Fa’amoemoe ua taunu’u O le la’au o le ola O le Atua o Sapaota E pa’ia, e pa’ia ona fofoga E pa’ia, e pa’ia ona fofoga . "E OTUA" - Tongan Baha'i Prayer 'E 'Otua tataki au Fakaulo 'ae maama 'i hoku loto Pea ngaohi au koe fetu'u ngingila Ko koe 'ae malohi moe mafimafi. . OGO NA NOQU MASU - Fijiian Hymn Oqo na noqu masu meu masu ka niu se gadreva Meu seretaka sara Na yacai Jiova REPEAT Haleluya Haleluya  mai vakahaleluya mai vakahaleluya Haleluya vua . Ko Tonuia - Tokelau Song written by Tioni Vulu Ko tonuia Falefitu Nonu ma alo i falefa Takoto kava i faleiva Ko palega o fenua Tokelau O O O O Tokelau O O O  Tokelau O O O O Tokelau O O O