The Beachcombers (7)

Fijian recording act who had an EP and an album released on the Hibiscus label in the early 1970s. They played at a resort connected to Fiji-based tourism pioneer, Dan Costello, Snr.. An EP, 7268809 was released. The credited artists were Saimone Bulicokocoko. Rupeni Fabiano, Kini Koro and Naika Manoa. Following the success with the EP, an album with some different members Songs From A Paradise Isle was released.. The credited performers on the album were, Rupeni Fabiano, Kata Fono, Viliame Mainanukuloa, Isimeli Nasalo, Painia Pranjivan, and Seru Rokotuivata. The first track, "The Beachcomber Song" was written by member, Viliame Mainanukuloa,. It's likely that [a2364910] who wrote the notes on both of their releases was involved in the production or recording direction of both releases. There may be a connection with group to The Beachcomber Boys who recorded with Theresa Purcell and [a8119444] in the early and mid 1980s.