Unsung Heroes of Maori Music : Leo De Castro 'Soulman' & Sonny Day 'Bluesman'
Profiles Maori musicians and entertainers who have been largely unrecognised for their contributions. Tonight: Leo De Castro, a soul singer likened to Little Richard and Sonny Day a popular Blues singer. Episode 5:Leo De Castro “Soulman” & Sonny Day “Bluesman” – Leo De Castro from Ngati Rereahu, a soul singer likened to Little Richard. Sonny Day from Motukaraka played the blues as if born to it. While Leo had a successful career in Australia with Leo and Friends and the Johnny Rocco Band, Sonny stayed in Aotearoa strongly supported by loyal local audiences at venues such as The Gluepot and The Station Hotel.
Primary Title
- Unsung Heroes of Maori Music : Leo De Castro 'Soulman' & Sonny Day 'Bluesman'
Date Broadcast
- Friday 1 October 2010
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Profiles Maori musicians and entertainers who have been largely unrecognised for their contributions. Tonight: Leo De Castro, a soul singer likened to Little Richard and Sonny Day a popular Blues singer. Episode 5:Leo De Castro “Soulman” & Sonny Day “Bluesman” – Leo De Castro from Ngati Rereahu, a soul singer likened to Little Richard. Sonny Day from Motukaraka played the blues as if born to it. While Leo had a successful career in Australia with Leo and Friends and the Johnny Rocco Band, Sonny stayed in Aotearoa strongly supported by loyal local audiences at venues such as The Gluepot and The Station Hotel.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Music
Contributors
- Leo De Castro
- Sonny Day
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Music