Richard Nunns

Taonga pūoro — Māori musical instruments

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Hue Puruhau — large gourds

Hue puruhau are large dried gourds with the seeds removed. No finger holes are drilled, but the top is cut off leaving the neck, which when blown over creates a vibrant bass sound. (Brian Flintoff)

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Listen on Te Ara Pūoro, Radio New Zealand

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Playing the gourd with GreenfireIsland

Playing the gourd with Green Fire Island

By web-admin | January 14, 2012 | Gourd instruments, Taonga pūoro |
  • ← Nguru, made from stone
  • Püpü Harakeke — flax snail shells →

Richard died in June 2021

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Taonga Pūoro CDs

  • Te Whaiao :: daylight: Te Ku Te Whe remixed, 2006
  • Te Hekenga-a-rangi :: those who descended from heaven

Contemporary classical CDs

  • Arapatiki

Contemporary Māori CDs

  • Tahi :: one

Jazz CDs

  • Seven
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