Name: Ko Ngaro A by Yoyo Tuki
Duration: 6 min 28 s
Description: This track is from the album Hoko Manu and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yoyotuki

Ki Teki Ki Rapa Nui

This track is from the album Hoko Manu and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yoyotuki

Ko Ngaro A

Ite titi o te vai

Vaitemihi  TITI Deejay

Dj Hetu-Ole Ole Noxxare

Dido 2K18 ( Mix SVG )

Omotohi

lene Marlin tropical house Noxxare faa'a vibration 2k19

Adicto x D@x_soft

Haha Varua

Fruit 2 La Passion(ramOs Tunes)

Yoyo Tuki is a Rapa Nui (Easter Islander) musician, Visual Artist artist and Devoted Culture Man.

Rapa Nui is the birthplace and homeland of musician Yoyo Tuki, an acclaimed musical figure throughout Polynesia, Chile and Australia. Rapa Nui (Easter Island) lies 3700kms off the coast of Chile, and 4000kms southeast from Tahiti. The official language is Spanish as the island is part of Chile, though the Islanders also speak ‘Rapa Nui’ – a Polynesian dialect similar to Tahitian and New Zealand Maori.
 
Born into a culturally rich family, Yoyo developed a strong sense of identity. A deep respect for his land and traditions was nurtured by his upbringing, and in particular by the influence of his grandfather ‘Mana Roa’ (Great Wisdom). A highly respected elder, Mana Roa was regarded as a keeper of ancient wisdom, and was also one of the island’s greatest carvers. His cultural knowledge was legendary. As a child, Yoyo would listen to his grandfather’s stories, knowing that the day would come where he passed this wisdom to his own children. What he couldn’t have known then, was that his music would one day transmit a deep cultural message to thousands of his own people, and many more throughout the world.
 
Today, almost 20 years since he discovered his musical ability, Yoyo Tuki is a premier singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is regarded as one of today’s leading Rapa Nui musicians, whose contributions have broken new ground and inspired a cultural revival. Yoyo’s captivating voice, eclectic guitar style, clever arrangements and innovative world sound is unlike anything created before. He combines moods and flavours from traditional Rapa Nui to Reggae, Afro, Folk, Latin, New Age and more, with an impressive lineup of emotive ballads to upbeat dance tunes. The music of Yoyo Tuki has attracted a loyal following, especially from South America, the Pacific Islands, New Zealand and Australia. He has performed on prestigious stages in Tahiti (Toata 2007), Rapa Nui (Tapati Festival 2010/ 15/ 16), and Australia (Woodford Folk festival 2012/13, AWME 2014, Tasting on Hastings 2014 and Wanderlust Sydney 2015), and charmed countless restaurant dwellers, market goers, wedding parties, and street walkers with his uniquely beautiful style and undeniable talent. Honest, humble and hard-working, Yoyo loves playing to packed stadiums but also enjoys connecting to the unsuspecting.
 
Touched by a profound life experience in 2009, Yoyo began an unexpected spiritual journey that has altered the course of his life, including his music and art. His fourth album ‘Mana Ora O Te Henua’ (Living Energy Of The Earth) is due to be released early 2017, and promises to be a soul-filling fusion of reflection and celebration. Six years in the making, this upcoming album will be Yoyo’s finest yet.

Ko Ngaro A

Yoyo Tuki

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