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Sāmoa

How church, family and culture create music star

Sāmoan singer, rugby league player, and teaching student Mesha Fretton delves into how the village that raised her, made her.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 08 Nov

Arts •

Sāmoa

Music education in Sāmoa gets special mentoring from Aotearoa

SolFa Music Sāmoa collaborated with Auckland Philharmonia to perform to Commonwealth leaders and hope to increase classical music opportunities.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 07 Nov

(From L - R) Kawiti Waetford, Jordyn Rapana, and Ruth Smith received the 2024 APRA Maioha Award for their co-written song "He Rei Niho".

Entertainment •

Sāmoa

‘Finally found my place in the world’

Singer/songwriter Jordyn With a Why claims award, celebrates modern Māori music.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 14 Oct

Language & Culture •

Fiji

The Girmit through electronic music and poetry

Artist Nadia Freeman retells the story of her ancestors through song, poetry, and electronic music.

Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 05 Sep

Renowned musican and songwriter Josh Tatofi encourages Pacific youth to 'go out and get it'.

Entertainment

‘This is for everyone’: Celebrating Pacific artistry

A night full of love, laughter, and life at the 20th Pacific Music Awards.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 30 Aug

Arts •

Tonga

Tongan trombonist shares story of passion

Tavite Tonga shares his journey from discovering his love for music to his current roles as a performer, educator, and director, and his future aspirations.

Sariah MagaoaThu, 29 Aug

Teremoana Rapley is being honoured for her lifetime dedication to shaping New Zeland's hip-hop indentity.

Entertainment

‘I was flabbergasted’: Award recognises career of a lifetime

Highly influential artist Teremoana Rapley will receive the 2024 Pacific Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honour.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 28 Aug

Entertainment •

Sāmoa

The passion and power of Shepherds Reign

The unique sounds of Shepherds Reign can be heard at various venues when the band tours Aotearoa New Zealand next month.

Michelle CurranMon, 22 Jul

Health •

Sāmoa

Fifty years of music therapy: Sāmoan practitioner on how culture enriches her work

Wellington-based therapist June Potifara reflects on how music is helping people reconnect to themselves and find joy in their daily lives.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Jul

Entertainment •

Fiji

'It was not easy': Primanavia overcome challenges to win gold

The 23-member choir, which was only brought together about seven weeks ago has won big at the World Choir Games this week.

Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific JournalistFri, 19 Jul

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