PNG musicians

Back in the 70s, we wrote a song that was recorded by a local radio station, the song made popular is called “Ako Pokina Kea Avuavuna”.

The song tells of a beautiful message and a gentle reminder to the people that from the horizon where the seas crash against each other, that sound is the echoing voice of Delepou.

The award, the bright lights and being surrounded by other musicians is a big deal.

But the chanting of excited fans as he walked up on stage to receive his first ever award is something Kuri will remember for a long time.

It may have been the song Alawake which he featured fellow Engan artist Bata Rods, that shone the national spotlight on him.

But Kuri says all of this wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for his fans.

And similar case goes out for other local musicians, he said.

However, the YumiFM PNG Musik Awards is the only event of its scale, to do so.

It was introduced in 2005 when the management of the radio station saw the short fall in this area.

To date, YumiFM Radio personality tuner “Kasty” says there is still no proper music industry or government support.

For the last 13 years, together with willing sponsors, PNGFM has been staging the YumiFM PNG Musik Awards to recognise artists’ contribution.

Telek, will be performing all his old hits including some new songs like Ebes abul vlas and Bestie NCR on Friday, February 24.

This will be his first appearance on Regal’s stage as well as his first performance for the year, 2017.

The singer/musician from East New Britain is calling on his fans throughout Port Moresby to come along for the concert.

“This is a good spot and I’m looking forward to tomorrow night; I hope a lot of people will come,” he said.

He arrived in Port Moresby today from his home province.

The ‘Kerema’s New Music Nite’ tonight at the Sports Inn in Port Moresby will introduce onto the stage artists from the province who recently joined the mainstream music scene.

These new artists include Brixie, Kol Zone, Sam Oeka, Mangi Mosyork, Alex Anthony and Saix Karu.

Oeka, famous for his Gulf Isapea song, is looking forward to what he says will be a big night.

“I have people from the village calling and texting, telling me they are coming into Port Moresby just for tonight. In fact, many of them have already arrived in the capital.

Band manager and founder of West Papua group Black Brothers Band, Andy Ayamiseba urges PNG musicians to always commit to their music and learn to sacrifice their time.

Black Brothers is an eclectic band that was the most popular musical group in PNG during the 1980s.

The band is known for hit songs back in the 1980s including Apuse, Permata Hatiku, Hari Kiamat, Terjalin Kembali, kerongcong kenangan, Anita and Wan Pela Meri.

Conkarah is in Port Moresby to perform tonight (Saturday 7 November) at The Cosmopolitan in Moresby to celebrate that club’s second birthday.

The 28 year old has travelled the world performing in Europe, Asia and now the Pacific Islands and has learnt the different styles of music across the globe.

“Be yourself and sing the music that you love. Don’t try and sing the music you think people want to hear.

“(that’s) Because people are going to connect with you more and believe you more if you sing from the heart and if you believe in yourself,” said Conkarah.