Popular Songs of Akatokamanava

The undisputed Queen Of Cook Islands Music, Apiti Nicholas had a career spanning decades.  With countless number one hits under her belt she set out in 1998 to record this album with one of her favourite bands (The Vaimutu String Band) and has definitely left her mark.  This album features many of those Cook Island

Brothers & Sisters singing together in unity is the best way to describe this group of talented singers and musicians. And with 3 previously released albums under their belts they just get better.

Perhaps one of the most well known names of Cook Islands Music, Brother Love (Rahui Vaka) stormed onto the scene in 1996 with his hit song Ruketekete Te Mamae (aka Roimata).  After many years as a percussion musician he decided to exercise his own vocal skill, and since then has released several albums as a

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 Cook Islands Music's most talented performers, Chuck Upu began his musical career as a teenager.  This his debut album features tracks that pay tribute to his homeland Araura (Aitutaki) and his upbringing in Porirua, New Zealand.

This album celebrates one of the “stars” of Cook Islands Muisc TANGEE. Over 30 years Tangee has influenced many and worked alongside some of the greats. Tracks on this compilation come from all the great names.

Talented performer Christina has penned her own compositions on this her debut solo album. Taking the listener on an emotional journey.