Richard Nunns
Richard Anthony Nunns (1945 – 7 June 2021) was a Māori traditional musician. He was known for playing taonga pūoro and his works with Hirini Melbourne.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Anthony Nunns |
| Born | 1945 Napier, New Zealand |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Died | 7 June 2021 (aged 75–76) Nelson, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Associated acts | Hirini Melbourne |
| Website | Official website |
He made recordings with musicians such as Moana and the Moahunters, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand String Quartet,[1] King Kapisi, and Salmonella Dub.
Richard Nunns Media
Richard Nunns playing a flute
A pūtōrino (flute/trumpet)
A pūtātara (conch horn)
A kū (traditional musical bow)
A porotiti, which is spun very quickly and then blown at
References
- ↑ Richard NunnsUniversity of Waikato. Retrieved 24 September 2011.