24 Feb 2020

The life of Graeme Allwright remembered

From Afternoons, 1:28 pm on 24 February 2020

A well known New Zealand born musician has died in France where he was, at one time, a household name. Graeme Allwright left New Zealand in 1948 and is credited with introducing France to American folk music. Dinah Priestly knew Graeme when he was acting in Wellington and she caught up with him on his last visit to New Zealand. Dinah recalls his life with Jesse.You can find out more about Graeme's life and legacy here at AudioCulture​.

Graeme Alwright

Graeme Alwright Photo: RNZ / Sam Coley