Jerome Grey

Fa’anana Jerome Grey, the son of a carpenter and composer, and sibling to 20 others, is no stranger to humble beginnings. Yet through all the challenges life has dealt him, he has succeeded in leaving an indelible mark on Samoa, and across the Pacific Islands. Grey has made a profound statement in the island music scene, and is the architect of a style of music that has impacted the hearts of his countrymen and beyond, over the past four decades.
His great love for his country is reflected in his patriotic compositions such as “Polynesia is Home,” which was written specifically for the 1st Miss South Pacific Pageant. “Manu Samoa” was penned when he toured with the first Manu Samoa rugby team, was sung in stadiums all over the Europe during the team’s tournaments. “O Le Olaga O Samoa” and “Fia Va’ai Pea Ia Samoa” were composed during his travels, when he was feeling nostalgic for his native country. He is also credited for writing Samoa’s unofficial national anthem, “We Are Samoa.”