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Te Vaka is a unique group of ten musicians and dancers from Tokelau, Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands, and New Zealand brought together under the inspired leadership of Opetaia Foa'i. They have been wowing international audiences since 1997, presenting a rich, luscious mix of Polynesia's ancient culture, to the modern world and have just been announced the winners of the “Best Pacific Group” award in the 2008 Pacific Music Awards”

Opetaia Foa’i is the songwriter/ lead vocalist of the group. His inspiration comes from his multi-cultural upbringing - half Tokelauan, half Tuvaluan, born in Samoa and bought up in a Tokelauan community in New Zealand. Opetaia’s musical background spans both the traditional and the diverse influences of contemporary metropolitan culture. Described as “one of New Zealand’s finest songwriters” and “ a true son of the Pacific”, he won the Senior Pacific Artist award in 2005 for his contribution to the Pacific Arts.

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Roots Music

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Warm Earth Records
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  • TE VAKA CONCERT IN EUROPE

    Here is the link to get your tickets for the concert at 013 in Tilburg. Apparently there are fake links for ticket sales on the internet, where tickets are on sale for up to € 80,00 The link below is theONLY place where you can purchase tickets for the Te Vaka concert on the 28th of June.

    [Band performs Te Kaiga] http://www.ticketmaster.nl/html/arti...

    This concert will be the only Te Vaka concert in Europe, we would love to see you all there!

    0 Comments 30 days

  • TAMAHANA WINS AGAIN!!!

    The Te Vaka track "Tamahana" from the Tutuki album has won first place in the World Music Category of the USA International Songwriting Competition - ISC . This is great news for the band and the songwriters - Opetaia Foai and Malcolm Smith. http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

    0 Comments 66 days

  • TE VAKA T-SHIRTS BACK IN STOCK

    We have T-shirts again! Black, Navy, Royal Blue and Bottle Green- S,M,L,XL,XXL,XXXL, some kids ones and some really nice woMen's tight-fit in Black sizes S,,M,L,XL

    0 Comments 72 days

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  • Djaleesa Wattimena
    luv Djaleesa Wattimena

    It was an honour to meet u guys again.. and going to the airport to say goodbye...
    I will putt the picture's that I made on Bebo and Facebook..
    Hope u guys have a good flight !!
    And hope to hear from you soon ..
    Oh, what you gonna do with the pictures you made @ Schiphol, Julie?...

    4 days ago
  • essra-batseba
    luv essra-batseba

    helloo there..
    do you have a good flight back to austalie and new sealand.. it was nice to meat you all! we have nice pictures from the airport.. can you send your pictures to me? manase and liana have a good honeymoon .. i hope to see you all soon..
    greetings from the netherlands

    4 days ago
  • Dark Angel
    Dark Angel

    Seriously u guys should think about coming to papua new guinea most of the songs you guys sing are good. If only i could get the chance to c u guys live @ concert

    2 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Siuimoana PuLetau.
    luv Siuimoana PuLetau.

    malo te vaka keep up the gud work.........love your music...umwaah

    3 weeks ago
  • Kimberluxxe Palelei
    Kimberluxxe Palelei

    You've gotta luv Te Vaka:D . Exceptional musicians they are:) . I like their stuff. It's different and yet soothing!:) :)

    6 weeks ago
  • LadYbrowneyezs
    LadYbrowneyezs

    kia orana evy1...
    coming from australia sydney...
    just popin in to sayy lovin the music...
    aniwaz guddluckk

    6 weeks ago
  • -Smooth Crimanaal
    -Smooth Crimanaal

    Te Vaakaa Rox Maah World !

    :D :D

    6 weeks ago
  • Shane Ioane
    luv Shane Ioane

    Hey Guyz, hope all iz well, LOVE LOVE LOVE the great musica,God Bless on your journeyz around the world

    6 weeks ago
  • - Bustard
    - Bustard

    :P

    Ouaa . ;)

    FRESH group oi ; We The Fly Tonganss ;)
    -Drop a line
    -Bekum a member
    -Share The Love
    -Pikture Uhbb

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    7 weeks ago
  • Lily Lafita
    luv Lily Lafita

    talofa!!
    ea mai koutou???haha....m doing gud ova hea in fiji...m havin mah first term break ryt now...it's only for 2 wks...lol...wel i jus came by to say talofa to every1...neiweis i gotta go now coz m kinda bc today...hahah....regards to every1 ova dea.....jz kip in touch n update me wit wats happening dea.....

    TE VAKA U ROCK!!!!!

    Alofa lasi atu

    7 weeks ago
  • Kayagirl
    Kayagirl

    <reads below> Wowww A song about global warming :O wow ur musics like regae, Gta concious heart! ...bt anyways, a frend of mine gav me a cd of urz tha othr day and i gta say it blu me away! i ws so moved i Luv my regae so ths is new 2me bt ur band dfnatly won me ova. I specialy love the song about thoz litle grls tht died n a school fire. Wata beautiful song & wata beautiful album :) .

    8 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Mili
    luv Mili

    love yoaa songs
    espcially Taku Matua since im tuvaluan & i worry bout tha islands sinking due to global warming
    x

    9 weeks ago
  • Stephen Maybir
    Stephen Maybir

    Congratulations on obtaining another grand award in recognition of all that you as a group continue to contribute to the world.
    Much blessings to all that you continue to accomplish and fight for.
    Hope to see you all in Hawaii again soon. Stay blessed & safe as you journey the world.

    Alofa'aga & Soifua

    9 weeks ago
  • Tulano Toloa
    luv Tulano Toloa

    Malo te taumafai. Nice music and played them often on our Lapita Voyage, Tokelau style. Thanks & God bless

    10 weeks ago
  • Rachel J
    luv Rachel J

    Kia Orana from Long Beach, California

    Just wondering if use fella's ever had a concert out here in the USA.....I just fell in love with all the music gigs use been jamming, doing the booty ura, the haka's, siva's, and all the Poly movement......dats awesome.......pls give me a buzz when use ever land here on Yankee grounds okay.........well fella's....keep up the awesome gigs......cheers mate's...........Ka kite ano

    here's a pukuatu from us here in Y=Town

    10 weeks ago
  • Aiga T
    Aiga T

    hey, I thought Te Vaka had disbanded, good to know that they're still going strong. Love the music :) sorry out of hearts, next time

    :)

    11 weeks ago
  • A L I
    luv A L I

    GOOD LUCK FOR MONDAY!

    x

    :D

    12 weeks ago
  • Lupetaake P
    luv Lupetaake P

    Ha gud job guys............

    xoxo

    llllllllllllll

    13 weeks ago
  • Leilani Tokavahua-Lauouvea
    Leilani Tokavahua-Lauouvea

    Malo famili Foai!!! lelei pe? musika malie !!!!
    I luv your Band!!...Matatia you're so cute lol
    ofa atu mei Uvea!!!

    14 weeks ago
  • Johanna Masoe 16 weeks ago