Te Vaka is a unique group of twelve musicians and dancers from Tokelau, Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands, and New Zealand bought together under the inspired leadership of Opetaia Foa’i.
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Member Since: 1/25/2006
Band Website: tevaka.com/
Band Members: Opetaia Foa'i Sulata Foa'i - Amiatu Manase Foa'i Melodee Panapa Joe Toomata Neil Forrest Jeff Harris Fresh Etueni (Edwin) Pita Simona Hope Matatia Foa'i Tremayne Lihou
Influences: Te Vaka's music is inspired by the Pacific Islands, particularly the groups that comprise Tokelau, Tuvalu and Samoa, the family home of band leader Opetaia. The islands of Tokelau, Tuvalu and Samoa were major influences on Opetaia's upbringing and his songwriting. He was raised in Samoa until the age of nine when his whole family emigrated to New Zealand.
Record Label: warm earth records
Type of Label: Major