MILE O’5 – DON’T WAKE ME UP / AUE TAUE

The sound of String Bands from the northern group of the Cook Islands has one dreaming of white sandy beaches and an easier life. This compilation album is a must have.

The magic of two great voices blending together in harmony is evident in this album featuring some popular songs from the northern group of the Cook Islands. Singers Teuira Williams & Joss (Puasau) Taia.

Introducing the soulful and very talented Lei Niukore. Based in Australia and a descendant of the island of Penryhn in the Cook Islands’ northern group, Lei joins a long list of Cook Islands artists and musicians at Heimana Music.

One of the most popular String Bands Tongareva Five emerged as true veterans with the release of this album.  Their style is unmistakable and the stories told through their songs have a deeper meaning.  Featuring that popular sing-along tune "Island Girl" this album is definitely a keeper.

This solo debut album features tracks unique to the people of Mangaia, the oldest island in the South Pacific.

Tina Koronui is an accomplished singer songwriter, discovered at a very young age on the beautiful Island of Rarotonga.  After working with a band for many years and focussing mainly on live performance, she finally made her way back into the studio to record this her second album.  Showing maturity and growth, this album shows

After moving to the homeland, the Heimana Hula Band have taken over the music scene there, bringing with them the sound of their previous musical exploits.

At the tender age of just 18 Melissa (of Pukapuka & Canadian descent) burst into the music scene after winning a Song Quest in Rarotonga.  Her prize was a recording contract in New Zealand and the rest is history…  This her debut album represents the sweetness and innocence that won her acclaim in the Cook

Unfortunately, this album is not available on iTunes or Apple Music.Heimana Music Team