LEAO - Musika Malie | RNZ Music Live Session

LEAO and band perform Samoan classic 'Musika Malie' live at Samoa House on Auckland's Karangahape Road.

LEAO is the musical project of Tāmaki-born Samoan musician David Feauai-Afaese.

Their music is influenced by the traditional Samoan-pop staples The Samoan Surfriders, Punialava'a and The Five Stars, with contemporary rock 'n' roll thrown in.

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“Amuia le a’a ma le pua e fefaasoaa’i le ola.” Blessed are the roots and the flower that share life

LEAO pays homage to the matai name ‘Leao’ (translated as ‘The Day’), which is a prestigious ali’i title held in the village of Lalomauga, the matriarchal village of David Feauai-Afaese.

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Listen to LEAO's debut album GHOST ROADS: https://bit.ly/2Stp1cl

Follow LEAO on Instagram here: @leaomasina

Post Mag Article: https://postmag.nz/leao/