The bold and beautiful harmonies of Fijian songs and storytelling are set to reach a wider audience with the release of an album by Vatu Dei.
Meaning “Steadfast Rock,” Vatu Dei is a collective of talented Fijian artists who celebrate culture through meke, the traditional form of Fijian song and dance. Their work blends chants, harmonies, spoken word, and contemporary performance to share the stories of Fijian legends, love, indigenous history, and everyday life. Rooted deeply in iTaukei (indigenous Fijian) traditions, the collective is dedicated to preserving ancestral knowledge while offering a fresh and powerful voice for the next generation.
The album is produced in collaboration with The KaRs and Hokozoo Productions and is being launched during Fijian Language Week 2025, celebrating the richness of the Fijian identity and the strength of Pasifika voices in Aotearoa.
