Prince Tui Teka

Prince Tui Teka
Birth nameTumanako Teka
Born(1937-03-08)8 March 1937
Ruatahuna, New Zealand
Died23 January 1985(1985-01-23) (aged 47)
Ruawai, Northland, New Zealand
GenresFolk, contemporary, pacifica
Occupation(s)Actor, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocal, guitar, saxophone
Years active1951–1985

Tumanako "Tui" Teka (8 March 1937—23 January 1985), better known by his stage names Tui Latui or Prince Tui Teka, was a Māori singer and actor. Teka was a member of the Maori Volcanics Showband before having a successful solo career.

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