Opetaia Foaʻi

Opetaia Foaʻi is a renowned Samoan composer and musician, best known for his work on the music for Disney's animated film 'Moana'. He co-wrote several of the film's standout songs, including 'We Know the Way', which draws heavily from his cultural heritage. Foaʻi's collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mark Mancina brought a unique blend of traditional Polynesian music and contemporary styles to the film, contributing to its critical and commercial success.