VT1S singer Liz Vamarasi searches for Fiji's lost mythical island of Burotukula
Then, we turn up the volume as Kiribati's newest singing sensation, Katangiman Emosi, drops her debut single — an electrifying blend of island rhythm and raw emotion that's already making waves.
And Marshallese singer and climate activist Carnie Reimers has been gaining recognition across the Pacific. Her music is deeply rooted in the themes of island identity, climate change and cultural resilience and this week she welcomes a brand-new wave of listeners tuning in from the Marshall Islands on 106.7FM, marking a powerful new chapter in Pacific broadcasting.
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