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.
Since their inception in 1964, The Māori Volcanics have been the most successful, and enduring of the Māori showbands. Billy T James started his career with them, and, after starting out with the Maori Troubadours, Prince Tui Teka became well-known through his stint with the Volcanics.
The current line up were all present on opening night at Volume, and Yadana Saw caught up with Jermaine Kawau, Hone Paki, Mahora Peters and Billy Peters for a korero and a waiata.
More about the Māori show bands on RNZ
Music details
Artist: The Maori Volcanics
Song: Shangri-La
Composers: Malneck, Maxwell and Sigman
Album: RNZ Recording
Label: RNZ Recording
