The Western Guide brings culture and country music together for new audiences
Aaron Pulemagafa, aka The Western Guide, is becoming one of island music's biggest names.
Hailing from Aotearoa, the Samoan artist gained early notoriety for tracks like 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai', but has recently been stirring conversation surrounding his effortless veer into country music.
He has millions of streams to his catalogue, while his social media presence only bolsters The Western Guide's profile as a superstar in the making.
With a voice that is rich in depth and tone, The Western Guide's music brings emotional storytelling together with music that perfectly matches the vibe.
New single 'Dive Bar' is proof of The Western Guide's growing confidence as a singer and the natural charisma.
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