Dalvanius Prime Photo: Murray Cammick.
Dalvanius Maui Prime was a New Zealand music phenomenon. After emerging from Taranaki with his sisters as Dalvanius and the Fascinations in the early 70s, he was rarely out of the limelight. He was a soul singing star in Australia and Asia, producer of Prince Tui Teka, creator of 'Maoris on 45' and the Patea Maori Club's 'Poi E' sensation which evolved into a musical, and the story of the song is now a film.
At times he seemed to be the hardest working man in New Zealand show-business, a performer, composer, impresario, strategist, politician, teacher and entrepreneur all wrapped in to one. Dalvanius died in October 2002.
In this Musical Chairs programme from 2000, Dalvanius Maui Prime tells Chris Bourke - and sings - about his life in music.
The programme was produced by Chris Bourke, with the technical assistance of the late Ian Gordon.
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Music Details
E Pa To Hau (trad) Patea Maori Club POI E album (Maui LP 14)
Hei Konei Ra (Maui Prime/Ngoi Pewhairangi) Patea Maori Club POI E album (Maui LP 14)
Only You (B Ram) The Platters (Second Rock & Roll Collection, EMI Axis 913)
Up On the Roof (Goffin/King) The Drifters (Second Rock & Roll Collection, EMI Axis 912)
Hoki Mai (trad) Howard Morrison ‘40 Years in Show Business’ BMG
Don’t Let It Get ( ) You Howard Morrison, ‘40 Years in Show Business’ BMG)
Kamate Aue (trad) Howard Morrison ‘40 Years in Show Business’ BMG
Checkmate on Love (Dalvanius Maui Prime - Ephraim) Dalvanius & Fascinations, Interfusion single K6912
Respect Yourself (Luther Ingram - Essex) Dalvanius & Fascinations, Reprise single RPA 14016
Sweet Love (R Geyer, M Punch, B Sullivan, M Logan, G Tell; Mushroom Music) Renee Geyer, ‘Best of’) Mushroom 33083.2
Voodoo Lady (Dalvanius Maui Prime - Ephraim) Dalvanius & Fascinations, Interfusion single K6912
E Pa To Hau (trad) Patea Maori Club POI E album (Maui LP 14)
Poi E (Maui Prime/Ngoi Pewhairangi) Patea Maori Club POI E album (Maui LP 14)
Maoris on 45 (trad) the Consorts
E Ipo (Rangi/Missy - Control) Prince Tui Teka (off Kiwi Gold Disc 4)
Hei Konei Ra (Maui Prime/Ngoi Pewhairangi) Patea Maori Club POI E album (Maui LP 14)
E Papa Waiari (Traditional)
Kua Makona (Dalvanius Maui Prime) private recording
First broadcast 22/07/2000
