Prince Tui Teka

One of a very few New Zealand artists that made the leap from pub performer to household name, Tui Teka specialized in a fairly domestic style of song that incorporated covers of international performers, comedy, local sounds, and Polynesian soul. Initially performing in Sydney with the Maori Volcanics for 6 years, Teka made the leap to "Prince" with his move to the Maori Troubadors. It was as a solo artist however, Teka made his greatest impact. He specialized in pubs and nightclubs in Sydney and throughout Southeast Asia, with a flamboyant style evoking elements of Elvis or ...