‘Isa Lei’ the much-loved Pacific song and its power to move

Ema Tavola explains why the song Isa Lei resonated with her, sparking a feeling of nostalgia and connection with her Pacific heritage, and Pacific Curator Sean Mallon describes the poignant story behind it.

This podcast is a co-creation of RNZ, Te Papa, and media production company Bird of Paradise.

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‘Isa Lei’ the much-loved Pacific song and its power to move

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