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Opetaia Foaʻi is a Samoan-born composer, musician, and singer who grew up in New Zealand and now lives in Australia. He is best known as the founder of the Polynesian band Te Vaka, and for his collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda on music for the Disney film Moana .
OPETAIA FOA'I. Award-winning composer, producer, singer, guitarist and life-long ambassador of the South Pacific. LATEST NEWS: Moana 2 Announced. (Feb 8 2024)
Learn about Opetaia Foa'i, a South Pacific cultural and musical ambassador who wrote songs for Disney's Moana and led the band Te Vaka. Discover his biography, achievements, awards and social causes.
Opetaia Foa'i is a Samoan-born, Tokelauan-Tuvaluan singer, guitarist and composer who leads the Contemporary Polynesian band Te Vaka. He is also known for writing songs for the Disney animated film Moana, such as We Know the Way and Logo te Pate, and for his activism for Pacific issues.
Founded and Spearheaded by Opetaia Foa’i, Te Vaka is a Contemporary Polynesian band acclaimed for its distinct original sound and un-touristy devotion to the South Pacific and the stories of its ancestors.
Singer-songwriter, Opetaia Foa'i is known as the founder of Oceanic music group, Te Vaka. As a part of the group Foa'i has released 8 studio albums and claimed countless awards.
Singer and songwriter best known as leader of Polynesian group Te Vaka who also co-wrote the original songs for Disney's Moana. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1990s - 2020s. Born. in Apia, Samoa. Genre. International, Stage & Screen, Pop/Rock. Styles. Worldbeat, Oceanic Traditions, International Fusion, Polynesian, Soundtracks.
