ArtTalk – Fiji’s Independent Online Art Magazine
When I think of the Pacific, I think of the rich cultures that we’re immersed in. Some old, some new, and many of them expressed through art – a valuable part of Pacific ways of knowing, doing and being. Over the last few weeks, I’ve...
Finding My Fijian Identity Through The Ocean | Genisis Selina | TEDxSuva
From TEDxSuva – 15 year old Genesis shares her journey of reconnecting with Fiji and her identify as a Fijian through the ocean and a recent trip she made to her grandmother’s village. She challenges us all to discover more meaningful connections and greater sense...
Genesis Selina
Genesis Selina is a 14 year old Fijian creative based in Sydney Australia. She loves bringing her quirky ideas to life, and film is a fun and interesting way of exploring her curiosity along with her creativity. Her first short film “Boy Strikes Back” has...
Jed Taylor
Talanoa Intern Tokasa Tilatila hears Jed’s story, a 21 year old dancer and law student who’s passionate about expression through performing arts in the Pacific. Jed says that while dance is a great way of advocating for social issues, the Pacific still has some way to...
Saane Nau Dakunivosa
“Raging from the humble hills of the Bay Area comes a fresh face with a unique voice ready to rock stages and melt hearts everywhere. With roots that derive from Tonga and Fiji, Saane has developed a sound that embraces her tropical heritage while grasping...
Joseph Vuicakau: Music, Fijian Meke and a Connection with Community
Why is music and dance so important to Pacific people? Joseph Vuicakau says it connects community with culture, and that there’s much more to our beloved Fijian meke than a show for entertainment. A talented musician and dancer, you’d think we’d run into Joseph at...
Clarence Dass: Punk Rocker, Filmmaker, Artist and Comic Explorer
“Their work is pretty good for someone from the Pacific.” No artist wants to hear those words, particularly Clarence Dass, a Pacific writer, musician, filmmaker, artist and comic explorer. With a natural love for storytelling, his story begins in Fiji, saving lunch money to buy...
Kalo Fainu and Pasifika Film Festival
Like many relationships made through Talanoa, the one we formed with Kalo was no different: it all started with a message, a meal and a conversation. After reaching out to us for marketing and social media advice for the Pasifika Film Festival (PFF), Kalo warmly...
Eremasi Rova and Music Production
So many of our dreams are born when we least expect it. One day we’re going about our normal way and the next we’re totally consumed with an idea, a dream and a goal that takes over our whole life. This is what happened to...
David Ware and Madekings Music Group
To survive a difficult childhood and grow into an amazingly creative person is one thing, but to use your talents to help people who come from similar circumstances is a completely different thing altogether. It takes hard work, determination, humility and a willingness to continually learn, collaborate...
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