 | Vii o Tully Mortenson, by Apollo 11 The entire video footage was taken in Tutuila American Samoa, Dec., 2006. Apollo 11, was the first true Amerian Samoan musical group that became famous in the 1960s and the 1970s. Led by Faanu Tuanaitau of Pavaiai in Tutuila American Samoa. This CD was recorded at the renown Taupou Recording Studio in Hawaii, USA. For the Samoan music historians, Apollo XI maybe the most influential musical group ever came out of American Samoa. This is their first official CD recording. Faanu wrote some of his best lyrics while he was incarcerated at Tafuna Correction Facility, and his flamboyant style and colorful personality added mustique to his group. Faanu Tuanaitau invented his own style of slack key (similar to ki kufa) which made Apollo XI sound unique. Some of his biggest hits were "Tauivi" and "Sau O Le Vaveao" and now considered as classics. During the recording of this CD, he revealed to Taupou Recording Studio some of the historical events that inspired some of his music. Faanu Tuanaitau now resides in Sacramento, California USA. |
 | Mulifanua Wharf; Upolu, SAMOA 1st trip to Savaii...the wharf at Mulifanua (Upolu), Lady Samoa II. |
 | O LE UPU, Samoan TV Ministry Leota SISTAz performance at Christmas Carols 10/12/06 |
 | Faafiafiaga o le Teuila Aufaafiafiaga |
 | Tupulaga o Samoa, By Apollo 11 Apollo 11, was the first true Amerian Samoan musical group that became famous in the 1960s and the 1970s in both Samoa. Led by Faanu Tuanaitau of Pavaiai in Tutuila American Samoa. Some of their biggest hits included Tauivi and Sau O Le Vaveao. Tauivi was not only notoriously controversial at the time but was considered by some music historians as the most influencial Samoan song of its era. This CD (12 songs) was recorded at the renown Taupou Recording Studio in Hawaii, USA. Faanu Tuanaitau wrote some of his best songs while incarcerated at Tafuna Correction facility. His flamboyant style and colorful personality also added great popularity to Apollo XI. He also invented his own style of slack key (not ki kufa) that made Apollo XI sound unique. Faanu Tuanaitau now resides in Sacramento, California USA. |
 | Sau O Le Vaveao, By Apollo 11 The entire video footage was taken in Tutuila American Samoa, Dec., 2006. The beginning of the video was at the Tafuna Airport, and then to the Clarrion Tradewinds Hotel at Hallecksville where we stayed. Its the best hotel in American Samoa. Apollo 11, was the first true Amerian Samoan musical group that became famous in the 1960s and the 1970s. Led by Faanu Tuanaitau of Pavaiai in Tutuila American Samoa. This CD was recorded at the renown Taupou Recording Studio in Hawaii, USA. For the Samoan music historians, Apollo XI maybe the most influential musical group ever came out of American Samoa. This is their first official CD recording. Faanu wrote some of his best lyrics while he was incarcerated at Tafuna Correction Facility, and his flamboyant style and colorful personality added mustique to his group. Faanu Tuanaitau invented his own style of slack key (similar to ki kufa) which made Apollo XI sound unique. Some of his biggest hits were "Tauivi" and "Sau O Le Vaveao" and now considered as classics. During the recording of this CD, he revealed to Taupou Recording Studio some of the historical events that inspired some of his music. Faanu Tuanaitau now resides in Sacramento, California USA. |
 | Vii O Le Apollo 11, By Apollo 11 The entire video footage was taken in Tutuila American Samoa, Dec., 2006. Apollo 11, was the first true Amerian Samoan musical group that became famous in the 1960s and the 1970s. Led by Faanu Tuanaitau of Pavaiai in Tutuila American Samoa. This CD was recorded at the renown Taupou Recording Studio in Hawaii, USA. This is their first official CD recording. Faanu Tuanaitau now resides in Sacramento, California USA. |
 | lemata meaalofa samoan jam |
 | The Anivas: Samoa E, Lo'u Atunu'u Pele Song expresses the love for the islands, the people and the culture. |
 | Vitale ma Uefa O tama matutua o le taaloga o Petelo ma Sumeo i la ata masani. |
| Oceanfrontier Hideaway | |
| Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport | |
| The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa | |
| Coral Beach Club |
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