Originating from New Zealand, self-described South Pacific fusion group Te Vaka perform predominantly original music rooted in a variety of Polynesian musical traditions. Formed in 1995 by singer/songwriter Opetaia Foa'i, Te Vaka meld captivating vocal harmonies, pulsating rhythms, and traditional dancing with contemporary pop influences. After releasing their eponymous debut in 1997, they found international success with their 1999 follow-up, Ki Mua, which reached number one on South Pacific mainstream radio and entered world music charts around the world. Over the ensuing de...