Te Vaka
Founded and Spearheaded by Opetaia Foa’i (Grammy-nominated composer and songwriter on Disney's "Moana"), Te Vaka is a Contemporary Polynesian band acclaimed for its distinct original sound and un-touristy devotion to the South Pacific and the stories of its ancestors. After 9 studio albums, over 20 years of touring to 40 countries, hit songs like Pate Pate and Tamahana (from "The Legend of Johnny Lingo" soundtrack), numerous awards and features by band members in many songs throughout the Moana soundtrack, Te Vaka has solidified its position at the top of the Pacific Music scene. ...
Songs
Ata fou
New Zealand
Electronic, Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian
Drum Kit, Percussion, Piano, Synthesizers
Dreamy, Light, Peaceful, Sad
Toe fetaui
New Zealand
Electronic, Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian
Drum Kit, Percussion, Synthesizers
Dreamy, Light, Peaceful, Reflective, Sad
Vaka Atua
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Percussion
Dark, Mysterious, Peaceful, Powerful, Reflective, Sad, Suspenseful
Loimata E Maligi
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Percussion
Dreamy, Light, Peaceful, Reflective
Sapasui
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Wood Blocks
Aggressive, Building, Driving, Powerful, Raucous, Upbeat
Luelue
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Building, Driving, Energetic, Party, Playful, Powerful, Raucous, Upbeat
Pukepuke Te Pate
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers
Aggressive, Building, Dramatic, Driving, Intense, Party, Peaceful, Powerful, Raucous, Triumphant, Upbeat
Vakaaitu
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Bowed Strings, Percussion, Shakers, Synthesizers, Violins
Dreamy, Light, Minimal, Peaceful, Reflective
Lua Afe(Reload)
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion
Building, Driving, Energetic, Party, Powerful, Raucous, Upbeat
Vaitaimi Mihia
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion
Peaceful
E Keli
New Zealand
Call and Response, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers
Driving, Happy, Party, Playful, Raucous
Ki Te La
New Zealand
Call and Response, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bongo Drums, Didgeridoo, Drum Kit, Percussion, Wood Blocks
Driving, Peaceful, Powerful, Raucous, Sad
Siva Mai
New Zealand
Call and Response, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Wood Blocks
Chill, Driving, Emotive, Heartfelt, Peaceful, Raucous, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Te Vaka
New Zealand
Call and Response, Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers
Cinematic, Dreamy, Light, Minimal, Mysterious
Samulai
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Pop, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Drum Kit, Flute, Percussion
Building, Confident, Driving, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Tofa E
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Pop, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Drum Machine, Flute, Percussion, Wood Blocks
Building, Confident, Dreamy, Driving, Light, Minimal, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Tutuki
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Pop, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Drum Machine, Hand Claps, Percussion
Building, Playful, Upbeat
Lakilua
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Pop, Traditional
Drum Kit, Drum Machine, Percussion, Shakers
Adventurous, Building, Driving, Emotive, Heartfelt, Raucous, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Magalogalo
New Zealand
Fusion, Pop
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers
Building, Driving, Party, Playful, Raucous, Triumphant, Upbeat
Manu Samoa
New Zealand
Fusion, Pacific, Polynesian, Pop, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Field Recording, Hand Claps, Percussion, Wood Blocks
Bright, Building, Upbeat
Te Lalama
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Building, Driving, Upbeat
Ki mua
New Zealand
Pacific, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Wood Blocks
Happy, Uplifting
Lua afe
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Drum Machine, Field Recording, Percussion, Shakers
Building, Raucous, Upbeat
Ke Ke Kitea
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers
Heartfelt
Pate Pate
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Percussion
Building, Happy, Upbeat, Uplifting
Hea la Koe Iei
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Shakers
Building, Happy, Upbeat, Uplifting
Pate Mo Tou Agaga
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Building, Raucous, Upbeat
Tagaloa
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Drum Kit, Field Recording, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Dreamy, Peaceful
Kaleve
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers
Building, Driving, Raucous, Upbeat
Sagalogalo ake
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar
Dreamy, Heartfelt, Peaceful
Aue kapaku
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Building, Raucous, Upbeat
Kau Tufuga Fai Vaka
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Shakers
Dreamy, Peaceful
13 Pate Pate (Radio Remix)
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Pop, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Drum Machine, Field Recording, Percussion, Shakers
Building, Upbeat
Te Namo
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bongo Drums, Field Recording, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Chill, Dreamy, Light, Peaceful
Pate Mo Tou Vae
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Building, Raucous, Upbeat
Papa e
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bongo Drums, Field Recording, Percussion, Shakers, Synthesizers, Water, Wood Blocks
Chill, Dreamy, Happy, Light, Minimal, Peaceful, Uplifting, Warm
Tautai e
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Chill, Light, Peaceful, Warm
Vaka gaoi
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bongo Drums, Field Recording, Percussion, Synthesizers, Wood Blocks
Building, Dark, Dreamy, Light, Minimal, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Upbeat
Tagi Sina
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Drum Kit, Percussion, Synthesizers, Wood Blocks
Dreamy, Heartfelt, Light, Minimal, Uplifting
Ika Ika
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Bass Guitar, Bongo Drums, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Shakers, Tambourine
Driving, Happy, Upbeat
Siva Mai
New Zealand
Pacific, Polynesian, Traditional
Acoustic Guitar, Bongo Drums, Hand Claps, Percussion, Shakers, Wood Blocks
Building, Happy, Upbeat