15 Aug 2019

NZ Biography: Prince Tui Teka

From Afternoons, 2:31 pm on 15 August 2019
The Maori Volcanics. From left to right Nuki Waaka, Tui Teka, Mahora Waaka, Hector Epae and Johnny Nelson, with Gilbert Smith at back.

The Maori Volcanics. From left to right Nuki Waaka, Tui Teka, Mahora Waaka, Hector Epae and Johnny Nelson, with Gilbert Smith at back. Photo: via AudioCulture.

Today's biography is about one of our great entertainers and the first musician to have a number one hit in Te Reo, it's Prince Tui Teka. 

To help us remember the mighty man and his talents, I'm joined today by Mahora Peters, who toured with the Prince and his band, the Maori Volcanics Show Band. 

Mahora Peters

Mahora Peters Photo: Lois Williams

Mahora Peters in our Whangarei studio today. 

 

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