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It only takes a few steps until Te Vaka makes stages tremble.
South Pacific music, traditional and contemporary fused, comes alive in the hands and voices of the eight-member group. With roots in Tokela, Tuvalu and New Zealand, their dancing – power, ams, hips and midriffs – comes naturally, for a complete sound and visual experience.
Led by the songwriting and voice of Opetaia Foa’i, the group has several CDs and DVDs, including their second album which reached number one on several World Music / Global Rhythm charts.
The final leg of a short North American tour is underway this coming week for Te Vaka. It’s their first for the globe-trotting group that’s existed since 1995.
The remaining dates include:
• PHOENIX/GILBERT – Mesquite High School, this Sat. Aug. 21, at 7pm. Call the school at 602-448-0260 for more information.
• DENVER — Cerventes Masterpiece Ballroom, Wed, Aug 25, at 10pm.
• IRVINE — Orange County Great Park, Sat. Aug. 28, at 8 pm.
08/18/10
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