Unsung Heroes of Maori music : George Tumahai & Charlie Tumahai
Maori Music - Tonight: George Tumahai & Charlie Tumahai, Father and Son with strong Tahitian connections and even stronger musical connections. Ep. 4. George Tumahai & Charlie Tumahai – Uncle and nephew from Ngati Whatua ki Orakei with strong Tahitian connections and even stronger musical connections. George Tumahai & Daphne Walker’s rendition of ‘Tahu nei taru kino’ is still a favourite today. George’s nephew Charlie had a successful international career with the band Be Bop Deluxe and on his return to Aotearoa, was equally successful as the lead singer of Herbs before his untimely death at a relatively young age.
Primary Title
- Unsung Heroes of Maori music : George Tumahai & Charlie Tumahai
Date Broadcast
- Friday 24 September 2010
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Maori Music - Tonight: George Tumahai & Charlie Tumahai, Father and Son with strong Tahitian connections and even stronger musical connections. Ep. 4. George Tumahai & Charlie Tumahai – Uncle and nephew from Ngati Whatua ki Orakei with strong Tahitian connections and even stronger musical connections. George Tumahai & Daphne Walker’s rendition of ‘Tahu nei taru kino’ is still a favourite today. George’s nephew Charlie had a successful international career with the band Be Bop Deluxe and on his return to Aotearoa, was equally successful as the lead singer of Herbs before his untimely death at a relatively young age.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Music
Contributors
- Charles Tumahai
- George Tumahai
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Music