Landmark is as a cool a collection of urban groovs as fair urban Christchurch is likely to see all year. Although Pacific Underground are better known of their theatre productions (Dawn Raids, Romeo & Tusi), this compilation recognises the musical contributions of the collective. Pos mavaega (producer), Tanya Muagututi’a, Freeworld, and Beats ‘n’ Pieces take the musical influences of urban America and localise them with topical lyrics and the occasional island instument or melody. The album covers all territories, from the Wonder-ish funk on Warning to the tropical rhythms of [Song for Grandma] Ukulele; the hip hop attitude of Credentials to the R’n’B sway of Pure Love. And as a bonus, tracks are interspersed with comedy team The Naked Samoans taking the proverbial. A great compilation of current sounds – but copies are limited. It is available from PO Box 3934, Christchurch or Galaxy Records – Sharon McIver
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Pacific Underground creates music as part of it’s mission to share stories of Pasifika peoples living and growing up in New Zealand. Our core members in the music production team are Pos Mavaega, Chris Searle and Tanya Muagututi’a. Musos currently seen in the music projects are Seta Timo, Hemi Lesatele, Andew Sione, Flo Lafai, Rob Payne, Rebecca Thompson, Joy Vaele, Talia-Rae Mavaega and Chris Muagututi’a.