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Aaradhna has recently released a spoken word poetry piece, simply titled, "Aaradhna"

"She's never afraid to walk alone,
She doesn't need to be held,
She is never scared,
She gives…more

Today, Aaradhna unveils the music video for SHE, her long-awaited return after a 7 year hiatus. An uncompromising, cinematic and beautiful piece of art - SHE speaks to Aaradhna’s spirit…more

Embracing her Desi heritage, NZ music icon Aaradhna has released visuals for her latest single, 'Mango Tree.' 🇼🇸🇮🇳

Check out the music video here!

Check out this stunning intro to Samoan Singer Songstress Aaradhna's Album!

Welcome to the Jungle

Aaradhna's debut single in 2006 off her album 'I Love You' 

Soul songstress Aaradhna takes us back to her mother's village in Savai'i and shows us her heritage!

Featuring Okareka's latest show "Mana Wahine" and Fresh Tips with Fasi & Shimpal. Aunty Tala gets asked why people are so thirsty for likes on Social Media

Check out the full…more

Aaradhna talks about the making of her album 'Treble & Reverb', dealing with depression and haters. Join us for another Episode of My World!

Check out the gorgeous visuals to Aaradhna's single 'Brown Girl' in her latest video above.

She wrote a letter to her fans explaining what prompted her to write the titular…more

"I'm glad that they felt me, that they felt the song ... that's what counts"

CHATS WITH RADZ!  We caught up with the gorgeous Aaradhna at Promiseland after she opened…more

Aaradhna talks about her latest album 'Brown Girl' that was written after a racist incident to inspire equality and for others to find power in it. 

Purchase Brown Girl on…more

Aaradhna teams up with the Sons of Zion Boys on this beautiful love song ...

An oldie but goodie by Savage ft Aaradhna with an appearance by Devolo on the hook.

Sons of Zion team up with our girl Radz on their beautiful ballad 'Is that enough' 

Enjoy this live rendition they did at the RNZ Auckland studio.

Aaradhna (Indian/Samoan) makes History, being the first Polynesian solo artist to headline at the Apollo Music Café (Apollo Theatre) in Harlem, New York (U.S.A).

Girlfriend made her musical debut in…more

New video by Aaradhna off her latest album Brown Girl

Director Jessica Sanderson had this to say about the making of the video:

"When I listened to the lyrics for…more

The Classic 'Getting Stronger' by Adeaze and Aaradhna still serenading us in the 2020's and beyond ;) 

The Queen of Soul Aaradhna is back with new music - releasing her new album Sweet Surrender has been 8 years in the making - she shares with us her…more

Check out some of the highlights from last night's show in Auckland with Poly-soul songstress Aaradhna!

Backed by her new live band, and performing all her hits and exclusive tracks…more

Aaradhna hosts Fresh from her hometown in Wellington, then we join her on her emotional journey back to her mother's homeland in Sava'ii, Samoa - where her gandmother and wider…more

Fifty years ago, Aretha Franklin’s version of Respect was a declaration from a powerful woman, as potent and political then as now.

In 2017, as part of Auckland Arts Festival,…more

Poly song-stress Aaradhna Patel opens up about her inspiration behind her latest album, and how she's just not another 'Brown GIrl in the Ring'.

After the success of her last…more

Aaradhna gives us the background story on her ink 

"Andy Tauafiafi from Taupou Tatau in Wellington has done my tattoos - both my hands, my right foot and my neck/chest.…more

Our very own Poly Soul Queen Aaradhna drops her highly anticipated album "Brown Girl"  today.

We went behind the scenes of her Fresh TV shoot where she talked about the…more

This track has been nominated for Single of the Year at the Vodafone NZ Music Awards and the group are also up for Best Roots artist.

Take a trip down memory lane with some of the leading ladies of Aotearoa's Music Scene featuring Iva Lamkum, Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Ladi 6 and Teremoana Rapley.

Fresh comes to you from Dublin, Ireland this week!

Sene Naoupu talks about living and playing rugby in Ireland, we're Keeping It Fresh with Sau E Siva's Rosalina about the…more

David Dallas (formerly known as Conpsy of Frontline) & Aaradhna 

We're taking it back to the 2006 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards with one of our favourite performances by two Pacific…more

The Vodafone Pacific Music Awards went down last night celebrating the best in Pacific Music over the last year & the artists that brought us the music.

Check out some of…more

Last night’s Vodafone NZ Music Awards saw many of our amazing Pacific artists take out awards in competitive categories. HUGE congrats to these artists on their contribution to New Zealand…more

Chamorroan (Guam) singer Pia Mia's smash hit cover of J-Boogs 'Do it again' featuring Chris Brown & Tyga 

The A.R.T trio have released the visuals to their cover of 'Fia Vaai' and its giving brown love, brown Joy!!

John Mayer kicked off his 2019 world tour in Auckland last night with a tribute to the people of Christchurch.  

He performed the classic hymn “How Great Thou Art” with…more

Following a world premiere of her music video at SXSW Sydney 2023, Aotearoa-Sāmoan musician, actor and poet EMA I'U has released her powerful new single + video, ‘Flower of Life’.…more

Young Tongan singer Emily Muli has just finished touring and opening for Aaradhna on her 'Winters End Tour' 

She delivers a soulful mash-up of Lauryn Hill’s ‘Too Good To Be…more

Sons of Zion host this week and share their world with us, we meet a Keyhole gardener in Samoa and Tofigas back with more contestants on How Fresh Are You?

Sons of Zion talk about their start in the music game, band members, evolving their musical genre, recording and releasing new music ...

The two-part powerhouse that is Adeaze give us an unplugged rendition of "Rock you baby" the brothers serenade us once again!

Papua New Guinea singer, songwriter & musician Kaiit shares her world with us.

The Melbourne based singer shares her musical influences and her upbringing in Port Moresby, PNG with her parents…more

First time Pacific Music Awards nominees Villette & Tree share their musical journeys, their excitement in being nominated, celebrating their achievements with family and what the awards mean to them.

The HP Boyz team up with Samoan RnB artist Keziah Feterika on this track off their EP '6 to the World'.  

Keziah was born and raised in Auckland, NZ and…more

Get to know this week's beautiful hosts Bella Kalolo & Lou'ana!

Both are amazing Polynesian Soul Singers, find out about some of the favourite gigs they've performed at and Freshest moments…more

RnB & Neo soul singer-song writer Villette with her first immersive VR experience for her single “Money” in collaboration with Red Bull Music.

The video features a unique first-person perspective that…more

The Hipstamatix, Estere, Tyra and the Tornadoes and the Pacific Queen of Soul herself - Aaradhna - got up with the get down last night for a night of Soul…more

'Take the Mic', a new talent show, premiered recently on TV2.  

The show features singers and songwriters aged 15-18 and helps them to create a music video with the help…more

'A Life with You' - Adeaze's first hit single released in 2003 and also included on their first album 'Always and for Real'. 

The video featured radio DJ Sela Alo…more

NZ reggae band Tomorrow People share how they started out, some of the favourite artists they've been able to collaborate with, the places around the world their music has taken…more

On The Rise Tongan Singer/Songwriter Emily Muli tells us about how she started singing, her musical inspirations, doing back up vocals for Aaradhna and then getting to open for Radz…more

We keep it Fresh with the Pasifika artists at Synthony.

The concert is a fusion of electronic dance music, live orchestra, DJs, and vocalists. Some of these artists include the…more

"It was quite hard for me being on Shortland Street because I was also growing up at the same time... especially when you're in the public eye"

Frankie Adams shares…more

It ain't a Pacific party if you don't have some DJ Noiz on the Playlist. We all grew up dancing to his jams and now we get to know the…more

Welcome to the world of wahine toa musician Jordyn with a Why. Hang out with Jordyn as she shows us her world and how it inspires her soulful music. 

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Adeaze are back with their rendition of some more Samoan classics.

Make sure you download the lyrics and sing along-Just don’t strain yourself reaching for those high notes aye!

Adeaze deliver another angelic performance with their take on this much loved Samoan song

Make sure you download the lyrics and sing along-Just don’t strain yourself reaching for those high…more

The groundbreaking high school dramedy 'Inky Pinky Ponky' is based-on-a-true story of the traumas and triumphs of adolescence, and speaks to the hearts of our rainbow aiga across the Moana.…more

Combining his smooth vocals with traditional Samoan lyrics, check out why singer-songwriter Ben Vai is a big deal!

Doesn't it just make you wanna leave your cold office and have…more

We enter the world of star netball player Maia Wilson.

Appointed the youngest to captain at the elite level last year, shooter and foundation player Maia Wilson will be back…more

“This is a song crafted for those who have ever felt the ache of separation and the joy of reunion... It's an invitation to reflect on the power of human…more

Before we step into 2017 lets take a look back at the people and moments that have made us 'Proud Nesians' in 2016

In no particular order:

Pita Taufatofua -…more

The 20th Pacific Music Awards took place at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau last night  (Thursday 29th Aug).  

The event marked a milestone in Aotearoa’s music history, signifying…more

Born in Fiji into a very musical family, Lepani moved to Rotorua at a young age and then to Auckland for his teen years.

It wasn’t until he was 14…more

‘Underwater’ is a beautifully-crafted song that fills one’s spirit, as it speaks about overcoming feelings of uncertainty and loneliness.

“Ultimately, it’s about resilience,” says Mo Etc. “That there are always…more

Another epic line-up of your favourite Pasifika artists alongside your fave international artists drew thousands to the Gold Coast for Promiseland 2023.

The first night was headlined by Nigerian, US…more

Winner of the Best Pacific Urban Artist and Best Pacific Male artist at the 2018 Pacific Music Awards - Noah Slee talks about his relationship with music, living in Berlin,…more

Vince Harder has dominated at the 2016 Vodafone Pacific Music awards, taking out the honours for best male artist, urban artist and best producer, for his album Rare Vision.

Music…more

Samoa's 5th annual GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) conference comes to a close this morning and as they go back to their villages they have been challenged to think about…more

A story about a boy and his experience with his mother who lives with schizophrenia. It is inspired by my family's lived experience.

Director & Writer Aashchay Patel said his hope…more

Kirrah Amosa is a performing artist based in Canberra, Australia and is a proud Samoan woman who represents her culture to the fullest whether it be in her music videos…more

EMILY MULI 

SONGWRITER / MUSICIAN, PUBLIC SERVANT & SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE

TONGAN 

Mālō e lelei! I'm a proud ta'ahine of Moana Oceania hailing from the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga. My dad…more

“Performing is more than just me standing up and singing a song in front of people; it is a chance for me to share a vision and a mission,” -…more

From Converstaions with my Immigrant Parents   Produced for RNZ by Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

When Liliani Waigth migrated…more

By Kristian Fanene Schmidt

Our generation of Polynesian people love Black culture.  We indulge in it everyday of our lives – from literature to fashion to politics.  It’s evident that some…more

For the members of SWIDT, their debut track represented a new platform allowing them to comment on their own experiences with mental health, masculinity and authenticity from the Auckland suburb…more

SAPATI APA 

SINGER/SONG WRITER & VISUAL ARTIST 

SAMOAN 

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I grew up moving back and forth from wellington to auckland, but every time I live in auckland, we’ve always stayed out…more

MALU 

You may recognise Stacie's legs from the covers of Lani Wendt-Youngs popular Telesa trilogy.

She gives us her back story on where and when she had her malu done…more

Celebrating our Pasifika Female Directors on #FemaleFilmMakerFriday!

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SIMA URALE 

Sima Urale has worked in the creative industry from theatre to film and television for more than 30 years, initially…more

Savai'i Travel Tips - from the secret waterfalls, to the best fale options, the freshest pagi popo to the richest koko Samoa and the coldest sasalapa smoothie - we got…more