20 Jun 2015

Pacific Music Awards 2015

From RNZ Music, 2:05 pm on 20 June 2015
Cydel

Cydel's Saipele 'Pele' Nili and David 'Dee' Letoa on stage at the 2015 Pacific Music Awards Photo: Courtesy of the Pacific Music Awards

Radio New Zealand International's Indira Moala was at the 2015 Pacific Music Awards. On the night, she speaks to Cydel's Saipele Nili and David Letoa took home three of the four Tuis they were nominated for, winning Best Pacific Group, Best Pacific Urban Artist and Best Pacific Music Album.

The other big winner on the night was Herbs, whose legacy of politically-motivated Pacific reggae was recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Music details

Artist: Cydel
Song: Just Be Cool
Composer: S.Nili, D.Letoa
Label: Groovehouse Records

Artist: Herbs
Song: Whats' Be Happen?
Composer: T.Fonoti
Album: Whats' Be Happen?
Label: Warrior