Tina – Choral Medley
Arranged by Tuilagi Dr. Igelese Ete
© 2023 Igelese Ete. All rights reserved.
This medley is a powerful choral tapestry woven from the heart of the acclaimed Samoan/NZ film Tinā, a groundbreaking Pacific film celebrating the strength, sacrifice, and spiritual legacy of mothers. Arranged for SATB voices with deep cultural reverence and cinematic flair, this score blends haunting Samoan melodies, contemporary choral textures, and moments of raw emotional power.
Premiered at the international release of Tinā, this work showcases a masterful interplay between silence and sound, invoking the vā—the sacred relational space—through layered harmonies and dynamic storytelling.
Whether performed in concert, festival, or ceremonial context, this medley of the iconic Samoan songs, is a moving tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Samoan/Pacific matriarch.
