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Sounds of the Pacific Islands

Lady Shaka joins Jamz to explore the vast sound of the Pacific Islands from Aotearoa to Tahiti, Samoa to Tonga. With words from Half Queen, Te Vaka, Mokotron, Logtronix, and 15 15.

In Jamz Supernova鈥檚 Global Sounds, Jamz delves into the heartbeat of musical scenes across the globe.

Across this four-part series, Jamz explores global sounds from Japan (uncovering the country鈥檚 diverse club and underground music movements), Uganda (tracing the evolution of electronic Kadodi and Uganda鈥檚 experimental club movements), and Brazil (delving deeper into Brazilian Funk and the alternative sounds pushing things forward).

In this episode, Jamz explores the contemporary sounds of the Pacific Islands, tracing it from cultural roots and traditional instruments to the new wave of DJs and producers blending ancestral traditions with modern global music movements. From the bass-heavy club beats of Aotearoa to the spiritual sounds of Polynesian storytelling, this episode highlights the voices redefining music in the Pacific.

Jamz catches up with Lady Shaka, whose high-energy DJ sets and advocacy for Pacific representation have put her at the forefront of the movement. She also hears from 15 15 (formerly QuinzeQuinze), who discusses the three main principles of Tahitian music. Te Vaka, the celebrated Polynesian group, share how they鈥檝e kept traditional sounds alive while reaching global audiences and how they came to write the soundtrack for the Disney movie Moana. Meanwhile, Half Queen reflects on the intersection of Pacific club culture, identity, and underground music. Plus, Mokotron and LogTronix depict how they're bridging M膩ori heritage with modern electronic production.

This is Global Sounds: Pacific Islands.

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Music Played

  • P膩tea M膩ori Club

    Poi-E (instrumental)

    • Poi-E.
    • Maui Records.
    • B.

  • Pacific Soul

    Alright

  • Te Vaka

    Aue Kapaku

    • Ki Mua.
    • Warm Earth Records.
    • 011.

  • Te Vaka

    Pate Mo Tou Agaga

    • Ki Mua.
    • Warm Earth Records.
    • 006.

  • Ruia

    Ma Tika Mai Ra

  • Dj Noiz

    Ofa Mai (feat. Konecs & Vili Langi)

  • Mokotron

    Warea

  • Mokotron

    Colonised Existence

    • Battlezone EP.
    • No Label / White Label.
    • 003.

  • 2 Bad Mice

    Bombscare

    • Rave Anthems: Old Skool Classics.
    • Decadance.
    • 305.

  • State of Bengal

    Flight IC408

    • Visual Audio.
    • One Little Indian Records.
    • 004.

  • Mokotron

    艑贬膧碍莫

    • WAEREA.
    • Sunreturn.
    • 006.

  • SefaDrums

    Tula'i

  • Te Vaka

    Pate Pate

    • Ki Mua.
    • Warm Earth Records.
    • 004.

  • Brother Love

    Ruketekete Te Mamae

  • Scribe

    Not Many

    • Not Many - The Remix.
    • Festival Mushroom Records.
    • 003.

  • Aaria

    Kei A Wai Ra Te Kupu (Maori Radio Edit)

    • Kei A Wai Ra Te Kupu.
    • 001.

  • Lady Shaka

    E Tu

  • Logtronix

    Lessgo

  • Logtronix

    Pati (Evolution)

  • QuinzeQuinze

    Vega

  • Temaeva

    Otea upea

  • Himene Ruau

    Ua putuputu o tatou nei

  • QuinzeQuinze

    Ute Saplin

  • POKESSI

    Tiki Kaipeka

  • QuinzeQuinze

    Baon

  • Bobby & Angelo

    E Iti Taurua

    • Oc茅ane production.

  • Bozy & Aniheitini

    Maha'u Deck

  • Keiska

    Poison Break

  • BJF

    Jump Riddim

  • Olivia Foa驶i

    Tulou Tagaloa

    • Moana: Te hopukanga puoro o te kiriata taketake.
    • Disney Music.
    • 001.

  • Mark Mancina

    If I Were the Ocean

    • Moana: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Disney Music.
    • 028.

  • Te Vaka

    Finding The Way (Reprise)

    • Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Disney Music.
    • 013.

  • Te Vaka

    E Keli

    • Te Vaka.
    • ARC Music.
    • 010.

Broadcast

  • Wed 19 Mar 2025 23:00
    91热爆 Radio 6 Music