Bio

Te Vaka has performed in over 32 countries around the world and released four albums and one DVD to date. The first album gained immediate worldwide acclaim and recognition for the group. Released through ARC Music, a UK based Record company, the album was distributed to over 80 countries.

The second album, released in 1999 through Warm Earth Records has created an even bigger impact going to number one on world music charts and in some countries mainstream radio. The third album, released in May 2002, has been described as “Phenomenal” and gained the group a nomination in Best Roots category in the New Zealand music awards.

The 4th album 'Tutuki', entered the European World Music Charts at no. 4 and the Global Rhythm top 10 chart at no. 3. It won a Tui for Best Pacific Music Album in the New Zealand music awards.

Band Members:
Opetaia Foa'i (vocals, guitar, log drums)
Jeff Harris (guitar, vocals, log drums)
Joe Toomata (bass, vocals, bass skin drum)
Sulata Foa'i (vocals, dance)
Melodee Panapa (vocals, dance)
Manase Foai (drums, log drums)
Douglas Bernard (vocals, percussion, keyboard, skindrums)
Matatia Foai (log drums, skin drums, percussion)
Neil Forrest (skin drums, log drums, keyboard)
Simona Hope (dance)
Etueni Pita (dance)
Tremayne Lihou (dance)
Olivia Foai (dance)

Links

• Artist Website
• Amplifier Page
• MySpace Page
• Facebook Page