i'm tahitian and i saw you in tahiti in july 2007 and i still and always be impressed by your talents. keep on and thanks for what you're doing with our culture
i heard theres three versions to dancing songs like thesse. i believe this is the slowest, nd thers a faster version of this song, what are they called?
It was an honor to see someone (other than my halau) who really loved our version....as a kumu, my job was done...and yes, you girls did a great job...I couldn't stop smiling when I was watching your video...keep up the good job = ) Auntie Lorie
@aotearoamami ......The singer is Mevina Liufau of Nonosina based in Anaheim, California....you may check their website to see if they have this CD available....Mauruuru roa, Kumu Lorie, Kawailehua
Absolutely beautiful! Mauruuru roa for sharing it :) It's just too bad you're located in California. I'm looking for a new group to dance for and like the energy your dancers give off. Mahalo again for sharing.
AINT GON LIE YALL NEED TO COME TO UTAH AN TEACH THESE DANCE GROUPS OUT HERE TO DANCE GRACEFULLY LIKE THAT!! LOL!! HEHE.. NAW JOKES JOKES!! BUT NICE DANCE LADIES!! :)
@maohivahine ....I know that it can be pretty hard finding a halau that fits you as a person....believe me, I'm far from laid-back...I'm blessed with students who love the culture & know/understand their responsibility as my haumana. Although I don't have the Hawaiian blood running through my veins, for my kumu I still have the responsibility of perpetuating the cutlure as she had taught me....I hope you find a halau..there are a lot of halaus out there in oahu that I have mad respect for
@28kawai28 when I am meant to. Mahalo for your kokua! Hopefully the next time I am in California, I am able to catch one of your shows and meet you and your halau. Mauruuru again :)
@maohivahine ...mauruuru roa for the kind words....I am blessed with my "kids"....where are you located at? I may know a few groups in your area.... Kumu Lorie = )
@28kawai28 Aita pe'ape'a :) It's nice to see dancers really enjoying themselves! You're very luck to have them, and they you! I'm currently in Honolulu, close to Waikiki. There are a bunch of halau and a few dance troupe near here, but none that I feel comfortable joining. I prefer dancing for someone who is laid-back with dancers that are as well. I don't like walking into a studio and feeling like I need to dance for my life >_
Tama Ma’ohi Lyrics/Translation Category: Music Te 'oto' oto nei Te manu o te ra'i Pehepehe no 'oe E te tama o te fenua ua riro ho'i 'oe maite ho'e feti'a No te ra'i e turamarama To'u orara'a The birds are singing in the sky, a chant to you, child of the land. You are like a star in the sky, that lights up my life. 'O 'oe ta'u mihira'a Ta'u ferurira'a i te mau mahana ato'a 'O 'oe te niu o te orara'a Te papa e vai nei I roto i to'u nei mafatu 'Aue te 'oa'oa Ia 'oe e te tama E tama ma'ohi I miss you in my thoughts everyday. You're the foundation of life, that remains in my heart. All the happiness to you child, Polynesian child.
goodness, we were so inspired by this song and dance! I'm so sorry we didn't ask permission to use your choreography first, but I just wanted you to know that we both loved your version of the dance and I hope we did it justice. =)
@LA23leira ....I had choreographed this song as an ahuroa - tahitian hula with a long dress on....I believe others may have choreographed it as an aparima - faster tahitian hula with a long or short pareo (sarong) & bra
@28kawai28 E kala mai, I meant a halau that is humble :) I want to dance for a Kumu who is teaching because he/she loves the culture and dancing, and he/she is not in it for fame or the glory of competition. Been there, done that. It isn't my "cup of tea". There are a lot of well respected Kumu who do not have Hawaiian blood. It's a person's heart that matters most. Yes, there are a lot of halau with my respect as well, but their practice schedule is hard for me to do. I know I'll find a halau
i'm tahitian and i saw you in tahiti in july 2007 and i still and always be impressed by your talents. keep on and thanks for what you're doing with our culture
She did all that in them jeans! Yeah she killed that for me 😍 I couldn’t keep my eyes off her!
My sisters performed this at my moms wedding now I'm performing it at hers ❤️
I absolutely love this song....and it's a siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick dance too!! I wanna learn the words to the song...
this video will always be one of my faves! his singing brings me chills and makes me remember why i started dancing
this guy sings so well. where can i find him online other than itunes?
Mauruuru roa vikituiki...i'm glad you enjoyed it...having Nonosina there to sing it made it even more magical...
Kumu Lorie
Lovely. He sang his Heart out. Girls killed it too.
My sister and my aunties performed this at her wedding very beautiful
i heard theres three versions to dancing songs like thesse. i believe this is the slowest, nd thers a faster version of this song, what are they called?
It was an honor to see someone (other than my halau) who really loved our version....as a kumu, my job was done...and yes, you girls did a great job...I couldn't stop smiling when I was watching your video...keep up the good job = ) Auntie Lorie
i miss that studio! and dang girls. you dance so beautifully. keep it up cuzz
@aotearoamami ......The singer is Mevina Liufau of Nonosina based in Anaheim, California....you may check their website to see if they have this CD available....Mauruuru roa, Kumu Lorie, Kawailehua
love this version!
Absolutely beautiful! Mauruuru roa for sharing it :) It's just too bad you're located in California. I'm looking for a new group to dance for and like the energy your dancers give off. Mahalo again for sharing.
We're doing Te Tama Ma'ohi at out performance next week. (pacific islanders club) [: was really good. i loved the little girl.
mauruuru....yes, the beauty of the song & expressing the meaning totally trumps how you are dressed....
AINT GON LIE YALL NEED TO COME TO UTAH AN TEACH THESE DANCE GROUPS OUT HERE TO DANCE GRACEFULLY LIKE THAT!! LOL!! HEHE.. NAW JOKES JOKES!! BUT NICE DANCE LADIES!! :)
I love this song!it has a true meaning to me!
Beautiful and graceful dancing
wow this is so graceful. and beautiful!
@maohivahine ....I know that it can be pretty hard finding a halau that fits you as a person....believe me, I'm far from laid-back...I'm blessed with students who love the culture & know/understand their responsibility as my haumana. Although I don't have the Hawaiian blood running through my veins, for my kumu I still have the responsibility of perpetuating the cutlure as she had taught me....I hope you find a halau..there are a lot of halaus out there in oahu that I have mad respect for
Love !!!!!
From BOOTAKILL to France
I love this song.. Can somebody send me the words and the translation. And where can i get this song from? ITs tahitian right?
@28kawai28 when I am meant to. Mahalo for your kokua! Hopefully the next time I am in California, I am able to catch one of your shows and meet you and your halau. Mauruuru again :)
@buddah116 Mauruuru roa!!!!! hopefully one day, we'll be able to come out to Utah to share our mana'o....
@Tahitisweeti18 mauruuru roa....I am very proud of all my na haumana!!!
@maohivahine ...mauruuru roa for the kind words....I am blessed with my "kids"....where are you located at? I may know a few groups in your area....
Kumu Lorie = )
Beautiful choreo! Who is the singer, I like the song?
si gracieuses !!! waow !!!! trop magnifique !!!
mauruuru...i was actually touched that a group in Tahiti used my choreo for a flash mob = )
@28kawai28 Aita pe'ape'a :) It's nice to see dancers really enjoying themselves! You're very luck to have them, and they you! I'm currently in Honolulu, close to Waikiki. There are a bunch of halau and a few dance troupe near here, but none that I feel comfortable joining. I prefer dancing for someone who is laid-back with dancers that are as well. I don't like walking into a studio and feeling like I need to dance for my life >_
Please please can you message me lyrics and translation? I know you may get tired of hearing the request, but the music and dance are so enchanting!
why don't you just google it?
Tama Ma’ohi Lyrics/Translation
Category: Music
Te 'oto' oto nei
Te manu o te ra'i
Pehepehe no 'oe
E te tama o te fenua
ua riro ho'i 'oe
maite ho'e feti'a
No te ra'i e turamarama
To'u orara'a
The birds are singing in the sky,
a chant to you, child of the land.
You are like a star in the sky,
that lights up my life.
'O 'oe ta'u mihira'a
Ta'u ferurira'a
i te mau mahana ato'a
'O 'oe te niu o te orara'a
Te papa e vai nei
I roto i to'u nei mafatu
'Aue te 'oa'oa
Ia 'oe e te tama
E tama ma'ohi
I miss you in my thoughts everyday.
You're the foundation of life,
that remains in my heart.
All the happiness to you child,
Polynesian child.
Mauruuru roa...Mevina from Nonosina is singing and his sister Tiana is playing the pahu...
@28kawai28 Can you please send me the words and the translation too. hehehe. and who sings it.. I want a copy..its tahitian righ?
Mauruuru roa malsantos01!!!! Happy Holidays = )
Me encaanta
goodness, we were so inspired by this song and dance! I'm so sorry we didn't ask permission to use your choreography first, but I just wanted you to know that we both loved your version of the dance and I hope we did it justice. =)
Tahiti in the town!!!!! XD
he sings so beautifully...
Dude your voice is amazing.. Do you come to Sydney at all?? I want you to sing at my 21st.
Nice show ;) ! Looks like tahitians one ! :)
perdon por la ignorancia, pero esta cancion de quien es? es que muchas personas me han dicho diferentes autores y ya me hicieron bolas haha
Hay tantos que hizo la portada de esta canción cuando realmente no saber quién lo escribió. Pero aún es una hermosa canción
BEAUTIFUL choreography btw
i love this sooong!!!
what does Mauruuru mean?
i heard theres three versions to dancing songs like thesse. i believe this is the slowest
@maohivahine follow your heart & you'll find that halau .....always, kumu lorie
Il serait bien que vous comprenez les paroles.
mauruuru roa 1beachygurl...love to hear that the little ones like to watch it as well!!!
Kumu Lorie
@28kawai28 very very welcome! I would love to dance like this!
@c0c0nutgeek ....mauruuru roa!!!!
@LA23leira ...thank you...this is Tahitian
mauruuru roa!!!!
@LA23leira ....I had choreographed this song as an ahuroa - tahitian hula with a long dress on....I believe others may have choreographed it as an aparima - faster tahitian hula with a long or short pareo (sarong) & bra
haha gooo kamalani :)
@28kawai28 E kala mai, I meant a halau that is humble :) I want to dance for a Kumu who is teaching because he/she loves the culture and dancing, and he/she is not in it for fame or the glory of competition. Been there, done that. It isn't my "cup of tea". There are a lot of well respected Kumu who do not have Hawaiian blood. It's a person's heart that matters most. Yes, there are a lot of halau with my respect as well, but their practice schedule is hard for me to do. I know I'll find a halau
@TahineTonga01 ...I just messaged you (via TH-cam) the lyrics & translation....
take care, Auntie Lorie ~ Kawailehua Hula Ohana
who knows what te tama means
@KitinupNengin mauruuru roa (thank you very much)
THE OG YT
@brandonkahele01 ....mahalo/mauruuru roa....i just sent you the words & translation..enjoy....Kumu Lorie
@LA23leira ...thank you