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New Zealand television
since 1987

Kuki Airani group Samson Squad release new Summer single ‘Taviri’ (The Key)

Samson Squad

The perfect track to start your Summer off right – Samson Squad are back with their brand new single Taviri (The Key).

With a talented group of dancers and artists on board to bring their vision to life, Taviri exemplifies Samson Squad’s love for their cultural heritage through the great blend of Cook Islands dance, language and modern island beats. Samson Squad say “our concept has always been to modernise our Cook Islands music & fuse our language/culture with the modern music of this day and age. This visual portrays our vision.”

Earlier this year, Samson Squad were selected as part of NZ On Air’s ‘New Music Pasifika’ funding decisions. Out of 95 applications, 24 artists were selected with each one receiving $8000 to cover costs of recording, video content and promotion for the public release of their song. Their song Taku Vaine was released as part of this initiative.

Taviri (The Key) is available to download and stream from all major music platforms.

 

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