Te Vaka - Original Contemporary Pacific Music

The debut recording for the New Zealand-based Polynesian band Te Vaka is propelled by the songwriting of Opetaia Foa'i. This album combines the traditional elements of Tokelauan music with contemporary influences. Group harmonies and indigenous instruments (the various types of log drums) are at its core, but acoustic, electric, and bass guitars are integral to their music as well, particularly Foa'i's rhythmic acoustic guitar playing.


1. Tokelau
2. Te Namo
3. Pate Mo Tou Vae
4. Papa E
5. Ki Te La
6. Tautai E
7. Vaka Gaoi
8. Tagi Sina
9. Te Vaka
10. E Keli
11. Ika Ika
12. Siva Mai