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.
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 🇼🇸🇼🇸😘😘.
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!!
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.
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.
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. 😆
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.
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.
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.
