Person

Hirini Melbourne

Hirini (Sid) Melbourne (21 July 1949 – 6 January 2003) was a Māori composer, singer, university lecturer, poet and author who was notable for his contribution to the development of Māori music and the revival of Māori culture. He played traditional instruments (ngā taonga pūoro) and his waiata (songs) have preserved traditions and used Māori proverbs. He received the New Zealand Order of Merit…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
New Zealand
Born
July 21st, 1949
Died
January 6th, 2003
Labels
Rattle
Rattle Records
Last updated: May 7th, 2017·MusicBrainz

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