Pacific Eye Radio Debut

The Pacific Eye Radio Show with Richard and 'Anapesi features not only the lovely music of Pacific Islands, but also discussion of critical issues that affect Pacific Island communities globally. Tune in also for news, sports, entertainment reports and any information relevant to the Pacific Island communities.

Join us online at Utah Free Media - www.utahfm.org where you can access every show and also download the feed to your favorite online streaming software.

**NOTE: The show will be on Utah Free Media every THURSDAY evening, starting April 23, from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

ALSO, there is no radio required for Utah Free Media - it's all online! If you miss a show, past broadcasts can be accessed via Utah Free Media's website. So you have no excuses.....the only acceptable excuse is if you live in the islands, in a remote village with no electricity.

Utah Free Media website: http://www.utahfm.org
onair@utahfm.org
801-878-0506
866-716-1991 (toll free)

Check out our blog at http://www.pacificeyeradio.com and tune in next Thursday! Aloha to all :)

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BOYZ II MEN CONCERT

Last night we made the trip to Wendover to watch Boyz II Men in concert!

They were amazing!!! It's rare to come across musicians who actually make good music and can really perform live!!! Boyz II Men are definitely the real deal!

Here are some pictures from the concert taken by my amazingly talented cousin Richard Wolfgramm.






Check out more pictures from the BOYZ II MEN concert HERE and HERE

Open Mic-- February 2009

Three Houses Down ... new single... Kanikapila

As you all know I am a huge Three Houses Down fan, mostly because I love their music, but even more so because they are awesome and down to earth musicians!

Back in the summer, when no one really knew what the H.Y.P.E. Movement was about and we were trying to push it through-- they were already our #1 supporters and was reppin' the H.Y.P.E. Movement in NZ and at all their concerts, for that I will always be grateful and will always support their music!!!

Check out the video trailer for their new music video...

VOTE for 3 HOUSES DOWN...

[Click on the picture above to go to 3 Houses Down's Myspace]

Three Houses Down is up for an award in the Reggae Category at the Hawaiian Music Awards 2009! Please vote and tell all your friends to vote!!!

Rules for voting:
1) You must have a valid email address
2) Enter your email address
2) Go to Reggae Category and vote for Three Houses Down
3) Submit Vote
4) Review and Submit Vote
5) Submit Vote again

Click HERE to vote!

OPEN MIC-- JAN 30, 2009

Please show your support for our local music artists...

"The Promise" (HYPE Song) 676 Featuring the HYPE Kids

[Reppin' H.Y.P.E. at recording studio]

Check out "The Promise" (HYPE Song) 676 Featuring the HYPE Kids

You can download your FREE copy of "The Promise" on the Planet Tonga Website

"The Promise" was written specifically for the Hype Movement. Different issues in our community were embedded in the back of the mind of 676, however to make sure the right audience was targetted, the youth was the main focus. The first verse starts off with 676 - Neti Taumoepeau, and is symbolic of a parent or elder speaking to a child. The second verse of the song was recorded by her niece Abby Langi, (12 years old) and symbolizes the child's response, or the "promise" about to take place. In composing this song 676 wanted the lyrics to be something empowering for our young people. The chorus and the last bridge were all sung by the HYPE KIDS ranging in age from 5 - 13 years old which was a perfect touch and ending to the Hype song, "The Promise".

CHORUS:

This time I promise to
Give it my everything
My heart my strength
I'll give it all let nothing
Stand in my way

Special thanks to the H.Y.P.E. Kids: Kaufo'ou Motu'apuaka, 'Ilaise Matagi, Silia Ka'ili, Saione Matagi, Fine Langi, Zac Tipton, 'Amoni Ka'ili, Daela Tipton, Kyala Brown, Abby Langi, Sulia Matagi, Vaofua Ka'ili, Marisela Medina, Sariah Brown & 'Anapesi Ka'ili Jr.

Read more about the making of the HYPE song HERE and HERE

The Making of the HYPE Song Video

Check out the making of the HYPE Movement Song... "The Promise" written and composed by 676 (Neti Taumoepeau) featuring our Pacific Islander youth and filmed by the Bologna Fungi Film Crew!!!

Read HERE about the whole idea behind the song "The Promise"!

Add it to your page and share with your friends and spread the word about the HYPE MOVEMENT!!!

It's our time...Rise up Pacific People.... GET ON THE HYPE!!!

HYPE PHOTOS
HYPE MOVEMENT BEBO
MY MYSPACE
MY BEBO

"The Promise"... HYPE song recording...

676 (Neti Taumoepeau wrote and composed a song for the HYPE MOVEMENT called The Promise which she plans to release as her first single of her upcoming album to be released in 2009. The Promise incorporates the voices of our young people as they promise to live their dreams and reach their greatest potential





It was a wonderful experience for all those who were involved. The young ones loved being able to go into the studio and record their parts and also get to listen to themselves afterwards. It was truly an empowering experience for them and for us!



The Bolonga Fungi film crew was also their to film the whole experience and also to conduct some interviews with the parents and children involved.

Stay tuned for the video...coming soon...



Many thanks to all who were part of making this possible! I am honored to share this journey with all of you!

'Ofa lahi atu!!!

Pacific Islanders Open Mic Night!!!

Kimo Watanabe and Jake Kongaika are heading up this great Open Mic event to provide our young Pacific Islanders with a venue to perform and showcase their amazing talents!

Please come out and show your support!!!

Catch 3HD Concert Replay...

[3HD Always Reppin' that HYPE MOVEMENT!!!]



[Charlie and Sione Pome'e reppin' the HYPE MOVEMENT in Hawaii]

If you didn't get to watch 3HD live online last week, you can watch it again HERE

They are also reppin' the HYPE MOVEMENT bracelets during their concert!!! Love it!!!

THREE HOUSES DOWN Live TV Performance in Hawaii

My favorite Tongan Reggae Band, Three Houses Down, will be doing a live performance and interview on TV in Hawaii tomorrow (11/14/08) from 9-10am (Hawaii Time) and you can also watch it online by clicking HERE.

For more information about their upcoming concert in Hawaii check out their Myspace

I was also fortunate enough to sit down with lead singer Charlie Pome'e for a one-on-one interview back in July of this year, when they were out here for the Solkrush UNITY concert, you can read the interview HERE

One of my favorite songs that they sing is called Island Lullaby, click on the video below to listen to it! I guarantee you will love it too!!!