Te Vaka Tours Hawaii

Te Vaka is a unique group of ten musicians and dancers from Tokelau, Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands, and New Zealand brought together under the leadership of Opetaia Foa'i, one of New Zealand's finest songwriters.

The music of Te Vaka, written by Foa'i is traditionally influenced - tribal, powerful and rootsy yet melodic, warm, earthy and atmospheric. The log drums are an important part of the sound, capturing the infectious rhythms of the South Seas and creating a Pacific groove.

Foa'i writes songs that tell the story of Polynesia, mostly in the language of Tokelau, Samoan and Tuvaluan. This serves as a means of keeping the language alive as well as imparting, to the music, the rich colour and rhythm of the language itself.

Tour Dates:
-- 22nd October - Moloka'i, Hawaii - free Concert and workshop
-- 24th October - 7.30pm Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui
-- 25th October - Pipeline Café 805 Pohukaina Street, Honolulu
-- 28th October 8.00pm BYUH Cannon Activities Center, Laie, O'ahu Concert
-- 1st November 8.00pm Kahilu Theater, Hawaii Island Concert