Iconic Samoan band Punialava’a tell their story, from founding member Rev Lale Peteru writing his first song in 1968 to receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 VPMAs.
If you are islander you grew up with this music. I'm not a bit Sāmoan, my God mother is, and I grew up listening to this good stuff! Thank you for so many memories all surrounding your music!!
Thank you for your contribution to Samoan music. So organic and authentic. When I listen to your songs I feel like I'm in the company of a skilful orator luring me in with your velvety words, caressing tempting me into a whirlwind of so many different emotions. These songs speaks to my soul. It evokes in me the true essence of patriotism and of being a Samoan. I salute you Punialava'a 🇼🇸🇼🇸😘😘.
Umm I cried when Rev got emotional n said he cried when he got the call about their award, then Mama Vini said what she said, just cracked me up 🤣🤣 funny lady 😁Massive Congrats to Punialavaa. Thank you for the music. Viia le Atua i le taleni pls write more deep spiritual music/songs, in bible language to help the lost to come to Christ. Like ou te le tatatuli, i couldn't believe that was from the bible when i heard you Rev explaining the meaning of it on a radio interview a while back, i was blown away...was amazing. When you say you love the deep Samoan language, straight up. Be blessed Pastor and your family in Jesus name ❤🙌🏻
Good to see/hear Rev Lale Peteru, the founder of the Punialavaa. Faafetai i le Aiga atoa, mo mea alofa e fafagu ai le faatuatua, le faamoemoe aemaise le alofa o le Atua.
This music has been a part of our family since I was born. On 8 track. 1975. I still sing and listen to your music today and my kids are wondering how I know these songs. 😆
Thank you for your wonderful talent Punialava'a! I love the lyrics of all your songs. I get so emotional when I listen to the words. I hope to see and attend one of your live performance in Las Vegas soon. Safe travel on your tour.
Write more songs, more originals, the essence of your fathers musiscianship will live throught it and the Punialavaa legacy will live on. Too many Samoan bands out these days just doing covers, such bands have an expiry date.
I wonder if the original songs are on CD. Weve only got the old cassette tapes. They should put on CD if not already . You can't beat the original s and I love their music. I am NZ born but grew up with their music.
Faafetai mo le musika, it’s abt that past, the memories of old Samoa also remind me of my parents and their pillow case of cassettes...lol..and looking forward to the future with your kids carrying on the punialavaa.
Many of the new generations adapt and like the technology (autotune). But the fact is, nobody will ever hear and know how good their voices are. They say it's a modern style etc etc, but the truth is, they are hiding behind a man-made machine. Whats wrong with the natural voice from God the Creator? Man-made won't last coz they sound awful when people over use it.
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Love the Old School SAMOAN Music Legends....Punialavaa..Tiamaa..Tama o le I'a..Rosa Paepae.. etc. Thanks for the great n memorable songs. 😉
If you are islander you grew up with this music. I'm not a bit Sāmoan, my God mother is, and I grew up listening to this good stuff! Thank you for so many memories all surrounding your music!!
Thank you for your contribution to Samoan music. So organic and authentic. When I listen to your songs I feel like I'm in the company of a skilful orator luring me in with your velvety words, caressing tempting me into a whirlwind of so many different emotions. These songs speaks to my soul. It evokes in me the true essence of patriotism and of being a Samoan. I salute you Punialava'a 🇼🇸🇼🇸😘😘.
i absolutely love these people and their music.
Music control and has the most influence on any culture. You have done enough to impact our culture with your music. Thank you.
Talofae! Ua matutua lava i latou. God bless. I love and miss my Jerusalem home! God bless we do in Jesus' name, Amen.
Umm I cried when Rev got emotional n said he cried when he got the call about their award, then Mama Vini said what she said, just cracked me up 🤣🤣 funny lady 😁Massive Congrats to Punialavaa. Thank you for the music. Viia le Atua i le taleni pls write more deep spiritual music/songs, in bible language to help the lost to come to Christ. Like ou te le tatatuli, i couldn't believe that was from the bible when i heard you Rev explaining the meaning of it on a radio interview a while back, i was blown away...was amazing. When you say you love the deep Samoan language, straight up. Be blessed Pastor and your family in Jesus name ❤🙌🏻
My moms favorite band of all time ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good to see/hear Rev Lale Peteru, the founder of the Punialavaa. Faafetai i le Aiga atoa, mo mea alofa e fafagu ai le faatuatua, le faamoemoe aemaise le alofa o le Atua.
I love this band even though I don't understand samoan but their music is just beautiful
Me n my parents favorite band 🌺
Punialava'a is the best band in Samoan tho✌❣🇼🇸 straight up❤❤
Samoa Samoa.. NO you are wrong... not only them. They are one of the best band groups in Samoa.
True we love you guys!
My all time favorite ❤️❤️❤️ humbleness is written all over them
My FAVOURITES 😍😍🥰🥰🥰
This music has been a part of our family since I was born. On 8 track. 1975. I still sing and listen to your music today and my kids are wondering how I know these songs. 😆
Amazing.... you were apart of my Parents memories...I'm so excited to learn more about my beautiful Samoan culture.
Thank you for your wonderful talent Punialava'a! I love the lyrics of all your songs. I get so emotional when I listen to the words. I hope to see and attend one of your live performance in Las Vegas soon. Safe travel on your tour.
much love and respect for the punialavaa family's. God bless you all
Love the original music ! Thankyou for your awesome music ❤
TALOFA LAVA PUNIALAVA'A..I GREW UP ON THIS MUSIC 🎶
Well deserved. Enjoyed it growing up
Write more songs, more originals, the essence of your fathers musiscianship will live throught it and the Punialavaa legacy will live on. Too many Samoan bands out these days just doing covers, such bands have an expiry date.
Chris T Tuia their latest CD is already out... Features new originals such as ROSALINA and FAUTUAGA MO TUPULAGA
I wonder if the original songs are on CD. Weve only got the old cassette tapes. They should put on CD if not already . You can't beat the original s and I love their music. I am NZ born but grew up with their music.
Beautiful Story Respect 💯
Thank you for Sharing this beats Auto tune any day!
Faafetai mo le musika, it’s abt that past, the memories of old Samoa also remind me of my parents and their pillow case of cassettes...lol..and looking forward to the future with your kids carrying on the punialavaa.
Mikaela pese samoa
Mikaela pese samoa
3.52 one of my fav moments of the whole night :-) Alofa Aku fam, Your performance was the bomb def lit up the dance floor cheeehoo
Legend
Outstanding.
LEGENDS!!👍
New songs 😂 and everybody likes to just because 5 star, Lou Tau nuu I love this one my friend told me about your Malaga 😀😀
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Many of the new generations adapt and like the technology (autotune). But the fact is, nobody will ever hear and know how good their voices are. They say it's a modern style etc etc, but the truth is, they are hiding behind a man-made machine. Whats wrong with the natural voice from God the Creator? Man-made won't last coz they sound awful when people over use it.
One of thee best.
Faamanuia le Atua, faafetai mo a outou taleni, mafai ai ona mapu i pese manaia pe a mafatia ma popole,ae maise o lagona fai toatasi.
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