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Tama a Samoa – A modern classic of Samoan music
If you're Samoan, especially if you've got any interest in our rugby then you've most likely heard the song 'Tama a Samoa'... except, because it's been recorded and performed by...
Samoana, Ala Mai: Translating Lota Nu’u
You know how at the end of a long Samoan (usually family) function, someone says the closing prayer then everybody gets up to sing a song together? I love that. Not just because...
Translation for Falealili Uma, a song of victory
As with many traditional Samoan songs, Falealili Uma is not one that you can fully understand in English with a simple word for word translation. Even fluent speakers of Samoan...
English translation: O oe o la’u uo moni
Spawnbreezie recorded a recent version of this song, but it's a true Samoan classic. Thank you to JJW for his beautiful translation. I'm not sure who wrote the original -...
Samoan Song Translation: Afai e te Alofa
This song is so pretty. It's one of my top 5 all-time favourite island jams, particularly the version by legendary Samoan band Five Stars. The message is simple: if you love me,...
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