
ALIPATE LIAVAA one of the legendary Tongan Gospel Singers who revitalizes the Original harmony and compositions of traditional Hymnals into a much more contemporary and strong harmonious taste. Firstly to understand the concept of Contemporary Gospel music, is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. Like other forms of Christian music the creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Contemporary Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace. However, a common theme of most contemporary gospel music is praise, worship or thanks to God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit. In general it is characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. Most common forms of Contemporary gospel music utilize choirs, use piano and/or Hammond organ, drums, bass guitar and, increasingly, electric guitar. In comparison with hymns, which are generally of a statelier measure, the gospel song is expected to have a refrain and often a more syncopated rhythm. ALIPATE is well known with one of his signatured song of KO KOE PE HOKU OFAANGA which is a song is <b>...</b>
Sateki Finau
Tongan Gospel Song
Song of Love
Assembly of God
AOG
Rabbi Fonua
tdanfonua
mrrabbifonua
Hiva Fakalotu
Siasi Tonga
Siasi Fakalotu
Musical
Reggae Music
Island Music
Tupou
Hiva kakala
Hiva Otua
Eiki Sisu
Jesus Christ
Penitekosi
Pentecostal