The only instrument that is used for the very traditional dances is a wooden drum known in Niuean as palau or nafa, made out of a carved trunk of the selie tree.
The Tā Mē is a traditional group performance, celebrating significant occasions such as, the opening of a new building or facility, weddings, birthdays, launches, milestones and fundraising events.
[1] Typically, there are multiple items during a Tā Mē and the dance actions are generally choreographed to match the words of the songs.
These positions are not a reflection of social status, as men and women hold equal standing in Niuean culture.
The Kilakokonut Krew group and record label is also made up of Niuean artists Vela Manusaute and Glen Jackson.
There are up-and-coming artists, such as MC Kava, who now sing in contemporary styles of music like rap, hip-hop and reggae.
Tyree Tautogia was part of the NZ hip hop group called Smashproof, he is also a person of Niuean ancestry and descent.
Tony Fuemana aka OMC, a Niuean descendant from the village of Mutalau topped the charts in 12 countries and won a few awards in New Zealand.
It included his cult classic remake of Titania Talagi's hit "Koe Fisi Siale" and is popular among Niueans in the world.
This included: Malakava Sisters (daughters of Titania and Matalose Talagi), they sang the cult classic "Tama Afine Niue" and covered popular hits "Koe Auro Moe Alio"; Teuila and Frances (sung "Fakatai a Susana"); Sionepaea Kumitau (sung "Haku Loto Paiki" and "Fano Au He Tau"); Bommo & Co (Kimray Vaha); Falala Niue (a compilation of songs for the 1999 Miss Niue pageant, including popular hits "Alito Mata He Fuata".
); "Falala Mai Fineone" sung by the Hakupu Youth; and Tomanogi (husband and wife duo Tom and Ligimanogi Misikea, composer of the popular Huvalu Forest Conservation party song "Ta Kalali").
Other Niuean groups or artists to release music are Kuma Mo Feke, Mefi Fifita, Malcolm Lakatani, Sheelagh Cooper, James Viliua, Tina Tuibenau, Brad Etuata, Annette Posimani, Jayjay Poumale.