PNG Local Artists

He is embracing this style that fuses urban techniques with contemporary traditional sounds. 

To Sprigga, this provides a better platform for all artists to deliver the message through the ever evolving phenomenon of music. 

Sprigga is currently in Vanuatu for the music festival Fest ‘Napuan 2016, which started last Wednesday, October 12, and will be ending today, October 16. 

Observing the style of music over the festival period, Sprigga said for a more reggae influenced society, Pacific artists have been embracing diverse styles of music.

From his personal observations, Sam believes this is because of piracy, an issue that continues to affect artists across the Pacific.

Sam Oeka, brother of well-known local singer Robert Oeka is not new to the music scene.

He was part of the former Hollie Maea band, before breaking away to work solo.

Experiencing the struggles of Pacific artists in this age of technology, he says it is harder for musicians to make money through the production of albums.