This song was written by Vairea Tupana & Ryan Samn for Makamae Melia O Polynesia's presentation at the Tahiti Fete of San Jose 2023. This was our original song used as the 'aparima Vahine. Composed by Paru Tanuke Tavita, performed/sang live by Paru, Ina Tepehu, Tuarani Tematahotoa & Rocio.

Makamae Melia O Polynesia - Tamahine Riro Hia E Arii Vahine (Original Song, Live Version)

This was the live version of our final 'aparima for Makamae Melia O Polynesia's presentation of "Heremata" at the Tahtiti Fete of San Jose 2023. Written by Vairea Tupana & Ryan Samn, composed by Paru Tanuke Tavita, sang live by Paru & Ina Tepehu.

Tahiti Fete 2023

Makamae Melia O Polynesia - Eiaha A'a Te Mau Nu'u Atua (Original Song, Live Version)

Tānera’i i Ni’a worked as author/translators for the troupe MAKAMAE led by our sister Rhea Engkabo - & we couldn’t be anymore proud of this work unveiled for the in person Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete 2022.
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“Baby Noho Mai” is the first translation from the Tongan faikava love song “Baby Nofo Mai” - originally by Suliasi Pole’o from the Kingdom of Tonga. The song is virtually unchanged from its Tongan translation… we wanted to emphasize that no matter what island you are from: losing someone & being in love are in one the same. We may come from different places in the Pacific but the passion is that of the same heart
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Nia Vimahi Vainikolo, wife of Punake Kuata Vainikolo from Ma’ufanga Tongatapu was gracious enough to translate the song from Lea Faka Tonga (Tongan language) to English. From there, Vairea Tupana Samn & Ryan Samn worked diligently with Rhea Makamae Engkabo to create a Tahitian version of the song. Thank you musicians & the talented ladies of Makamae for bringing the Tahitian version into the 🌎🌍🌏 we love you guys!! - Thank you Mikey & Maryanne for sharing the video with us.

Makamae Melia O Polynesia - "Baby Noho Mai" (Tahitian Version)

Feti'a I Te Pō (LIVE) at Tamure Tahiti 2024

Happy Birthday Ina!! 
Song converted from the video file which contained Heiva I Tahiti 2011, Ina's solo for "Farerea" (Fare Ihi No Huahine). We love you Ina, thank you for blessing us with these beautiful vocals =)

Fare Ihi No Huahine - "Imihere" ('aparima 'apipiti)

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Heiva I Tahiti 2015
Aparima #2 (Vahine)

Tefana I Ahura'i - "Pupu Ra'a O" ('aparima Vahine)

Tefana I Ahura'i
Heiva I Tahiti 2015
Aparima #3 (Tane)

Tefana I Ahura'i - "Taumata Te Aito" ('aparima Tane)

Tefana I Ahura'i
Heiva I Tahiti 2015
Aparima Amui #2 (Finale)

Tefana I Ahura'i - "Ua Taha Te Ra - Tefana I Ahura'i" (Aparima Finale)

"Poiete" - Aparima Amui Finale
Heiva I Tahiti 2007 - Heikura Nui
Performed live on Moorea by Tiare Teiho 


Heikura Nui - "Poiete" ('aparima Opanira'a/Finale 2007)

Ina's vocal solo for Heiva I Tahiti 2015 with Tamari'i Toahotu Nui!

Track/song is uploaded for my boys Opeta and Niua. Audio is from the TNTV video of Toahotu's presentation at Heiva I Tahiti 2015. The files were processed through our Adobe mixer and the quality was changed to High Definition for CD quality. 

Tamari'i Toahotu Nui - "Hoturau" ('aparima Vahine)

Heiva I Tahiti 2015 Hura Ava Tau Champion: Tamari'i Toahotu Nui!

Track/song is uploaded for my boys Opeta and Niua. Audio is from the TNTV video of Toahotu's presentation at Heiva I Tahiti 2015. The files were processed through our Adobe mixer and the quality was changed to High Definition for CD quality.

Tamari'i Toahotu Nui - "Iaora Tamari'i Toahotu" ('aparima Opanira'a/Finale)

TNTV version of Pepena's "Faafaite" acoustic rock version

Faafaite (Video Clip Version) by Pepena

Mikey & Maryanne's wedding acoustic cover of "Te Nehenehe O Te Natura" (originally by Teiva L.C.). This version is by Rogeniv, August 2016.

Te Nehenehe O Natura (Acoustic Cover)

Original song written by Vairea Tupana & music composed by Crystal + Erik Boquiren. Finale 'aparima amui for the troupe To'erau Manu Rahi, used during their presentation at Heiva I Reno 2016.

Heiva I Reno 2016

To'erau Manu Rahi - "Te Ora O Te Aito Rata" (Live)

The Legend of VAHINE MATAMAE. Performed by Makamae Melia O Polynesia for Tahiti Fete San Jose 2017, text written by Vairea Tupana.

Makamae Melia O Polynesia - "O Vahine Matamae" (Live)

An original mehura song about HEI MANAVA, the welcoming flower garland of Tahiti. Performed by Makamae Melia O Polynesia for Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete 2018, text written by Vairea Tupana.

Makamae Melia O Polynesia - "Hei Manava" (Live)

July 3rd, 2016 - LIVE from Tahua To'atā... Papa Gerard's 'ōrero, the roar of the Tahitian drums on stage played by HEIKURA NUI, our third 'aparima "A Fa'atura i To 'oe Ora" & our finale "Tahiti Nui E Te Vai Urirau" (both himene tārava + 'aparima). Track from the archives.

Heiva I Tahiti 2016 - Repetitions

Heikura Nui - "E Fenu A 'ia 'oe E To Fenua" (Live at To'atā)

Makamae's beautiful rendition of O Tahiti E's 'aparima vahine "To Metua Vahine", originally released at Heiva i Tahiti 2005. 13 years later (2018), Makamae covers the song live when the group performed its theme "Hivahiva O Te Natura" at Disneyland California Adventure. This was a live recording from our rehearsal before the show.

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