Out now: 15 15 – Mārara

Mārara, which means flying fish, is a musical project born in the heart of a still too unknown Polynesian island. While Tahiti attracts attention and spotlight, Mārara remains in the shadows, ignored by tourist circuits and dominant cultural narratives. This project aims to put Mārara on the map and make heard the voice of an island that deserves to exist in all its richness.

Through this opus, we offer an immersion in our traditions, legends and myths. These stories, deeply rooted in Polynesian culture, transform according to their environments: for example, the legends of an atoll differ from those of a mountainous island, shaped by climate, terrain, and elements. Mārara captures this diversity and reveals its singularity.

This album is not just a musical creation, it is an act of cultural transmission and visibility. Music becomes a vehicle of identity, a voice for an unknown territory, and a bridge between past and present. With Mārara, we make our island sing so it resonates beyond its horizon.

The band also release their new music video for focus track ‘Take Off Late’ in conjunction with the release, watch here.

About 15 15:
15 15 is a French-Polynesian collective that blends music, image, and narrative. Their hybrid approach connects island cultures with urban modernity, between pop, zouk, dancehall, and electronic music.

Since their beginnings, Julia, Tsi Min, Ennio, Robin, and Marvin have explored the connections between memory and invention through unique concept projects: Ataheva (about mourning), Le Jeune (on colonization), or Saplin (celebration of casualness). Their work, both free and precise, is expressed as much on stage as in their videos or installations, often created in an artisanal manner.

Stream / download Mārara here.