Kia orāna, Tālofa lava, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō e lelei, Mālo ni, Ni sa bula vinaka – Greetings. Welcome to the Pacific Music Collection of AudioCulture Iwi Waiata.

“This mind-blowing Pacific Music Collection shows that we are but a woven strand in the historical musical tapestry of Pacific culture, bound together like fine mats or rope intertwined and used to bind and strengthen the hulls of our voyaging travelling canoes or waka.

“These songs have spread to the farthest reaches of mother earth, yet sing the praises of our origins. They have become legendary Pacific South Seas anthems, written by our own peoples, and learned and passed down from generation to generation. There are original pieces created by some of us who were removed from our heritage, then interpreted by what we heard on the radio or our village surroundings. By adopting musical influences from other nations, these genres are remixed into something we can call our own. Some of our songs here are traditional, without influence – like raw mangos, sweet to the senses yet delectable and much needed for your soul. Alofa tele.” – King Kapisi, MNZM

Like AudioCulture Iwi Waiata itself, The Pacific Music Collection is a work in progress. More artists will be added as time goes on.