CD is now available! Buy one now and support the Tongan Red Cross.
The album title ‘Unaloto Ki Pulotu is symbolic of my yearning as a Tongan music artist who was raised outside of Tonga to always remain connected to my cultural roots. The word ‘unaloto means to cherish an affectionate desire or longing for someone or something. The word Pulotu references our ancestral homeland of where it is believed that we as Tongans originated from. The word pulotu also means composer of songs. Thus, the title of this album fully captures my desire to use music as a medium to actualize my affectionate longing for my homeland of Tonga. It is also my way of paying homage to the Tongan pulotus and punakes who have inspired me with their lyrics, their music, and their love for Tongan culture. I dedicate this album to them and to all other Tongan music artists who have been and continue to be inspired by traditional Tongan music; a genre that is timeless in its own right. ~Neti Taumoepeau~
Tonga Red Cross Society Project
The songs in this album are not my own compositions but rather the lyrics and compositions of the greatest Tongan musicians to ever walk the earth. Currently, there has not been an established uniform way of making sure that permission from and monetary compensation is granted to many of our great Tongan musicians and so it would not be right for me to make any money from this album. Hence, the reason I decided to donate 100% of all the proceeds to the Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS). The TRCS is known for the countless services they offer to Tongans throughout the Kingdom and hopefully my modest donation from this album will help further their work and their cause. Our late beloved Queen Salote Tupou III, one of the most revered Tongan composers, served as the very first patron of the Tonga Red Cross Society. Through this project we hope to further what she established years ago and what she dedicated her life to– which was always for the well-being of the Tongan people. This project is my labor of love and my humble contribution to my Tongan people and the Kingdom of Tonga. Tu’a ‘ofa atu…~Neti Taumoepeau~
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ALBUM RELEASE COMING THIS MONTH!!! STAY TUNED!!!
Press Release For Immediate Release April 16, 2008
Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, April 16, 2008. The Tonga Red Cross Society and Miss Neti Taumoepeau (otherwise known in the music realm as 676) are happy to announce their joint venture in the production of her upcoming Tongan album which will be sold for the beneficiary of the Tonga Red Cross Society. 676 has agreed to a production of 500 limited edition CDs which will be sold to the general public with all proceeds to be donated to the Tonga Red Cross Society.
The Tonga Red Cross Society is hereby requesting the assistance of the people of Tonga and all Tongan communities worldwide to participate in this effort as a way to acknowledge and support the services of the Tonga Red Cross Society and promote local Tongan music artists. We encourage you to show your support by purchasing a copy of 676’s Tongan album. Your support will be greatly appreciated!
Please feel free to contact the undersigned for any further information
Sincerely
Sione Taumoefolau Secretary-General National Office TONGA RED CROSS SOCIETY
BUY A CD and SUPPORT THE CAUSE!!! ‘UNALOTO KI PULOTU TONGAN CD
‘Unaloto Ki Pulotu also available and on sale at the following locations in Utah:
Pares Market, 1745 W 4160 S West Valley City, UT LaniKai Grill Hawaiian BBQ, 1072 W. (10600 South) South Jordan Pkwy South Jordan, UT Hawaiian Hut, 3500 S. Market Street West Valley City, UT Pacific Seas Restaurant 1151 S. Redwood Rd. Salt Lake City, UT
CD RELEASE SOCIAL FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008 in UTAH at the LANIKAI GRILL HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 1072 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) ph.801-446-5586 6:00-9:00PM 8:00-9:00PM–Live Performance by 676/Neti Taumoepeau & the Kolokakala Band
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