Tag: music
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Namosi Eco Retreat to host Fiji’s first Reggae by the River Festival on July 25
Reggae by the River brings reggae rhythms to Fiji’s lush Namosi highlands on July 25, staging a riverside celebration at the Namosi Eco Retreat. The debut… Read more
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Reggae by the River 2026: One-Day Fiji Festival at Namosi Eco Retreat on July 25
Reggae by the River 2026 arrives in Fiji’s highlands for a one-day riverside festival blending reggae, island rhythms and traditional culture at Namosi Eco Retreat. A… Read more
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Fiji drummer Ilaisa Abariga turns 50, remembers Suva’s golden live-music era
At 50, Ilaisa “Pajo” Abariga reflects on a lifetime behind the drums, tracing a path from the streets of Wailoku to Fiji’s live-music heyday. He reveals… Read more
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From Stage to Studio: David Steven Nurtures Fiji’s Next-Generation Musicians Through Pacifikgroove Mentorship
Raiwaqa-born musician David Steven is redefining success in Fiji’s music scene by placing faith, community, and mentorship at the heart of his work. Through Pacifikgroove, he’s… Read more
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Makare Fiji Unveils Fascinating Fiji Revival as Duo Gears Up to Finish a 10-Track Album by June
Makare Fiji, the Nadi-based duo, are quietly closing in on a 10-track album slated for completion by June. They’ve already refreshed a beloved Fijian classic, blending… Read more
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Veniana Leba Vulaono Akafa Keeps the Akafa Gospel Legacy Alive in Fiji Through Loss, Prayer and Song
Veniana Leba Vulaono Akafa carries a family gospel legacy through loss, prayer, and steadfast faith. From a childhood moment with a single hymn to guiding a… Read more
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Fijian Scholar Dr Jasmine Jannif Explores Bollywood’s Golden Age Music and Melodrama in New Book
Dr Jasmine Sofia Jannif Dean blends family memories with scholarly insight to explore how music steered storytelling in Bollywood’s Golden Age (1951–1963). Rooted in a Fiji… Read more
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Jay Tauleka: From Fiji church choirs to VT1S spotlight, shaping the island’s contemporary sound
Jay Tauleka’s rise from church choirs to Fiji’s vibrant modern scene hints at a versatile, genre‑bending sound born of family roots and a new wave of… Read more
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Kayzia from Rewa Debuts with Kawai, a Fresh Move from Church Choir to Fiji’s VT1S Ga Ni Vatu
From church choirs to Fiji’s evolving stages, Kayzia’s debut single Kawai offers a grateful, resilient new voice on the Ga Ni Vatu project. Read more
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Levuka-born singer Elena Baravilala Gardiner dazzles at Adelaide Fringe 2026, fusing Pacific roots with international stages
Levuka-born singer Elena Baravilala Gardiner threads faith, roots, and fearless artistry from Fiji to global stages. Her journey weaves award-winning music with cross‑continental collaborations, capped by… Read more