Dallas Tamaira

Dallas Tamaira
Tamaira in 2013
Tamaira in 2013
Background information
Birth nameDallas Tamaira
Also known asJoe Dukie
Born (1974-02-26) 26 February 1974 (age 50)
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
OriginKaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Genres
Years active1993-present
Labels
Member ofFat Freddy's Drop
Formerly of

Dallas Tamaira, occasionally known by the alias Joe Dukie (Ngāti Tūwharetoa; born 26 February 1974),[1] is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician, best known for being the vocalist for the urban pasifika and dub group Fat Freddy's Drop. A multi-instrumentalist, he mainly plays guitar and keyboard, and is noted for his "handsome, pure tenor" voice.[2] Tamaira is credited with helping bring New Zealand reggae to worldwide prominence.[3]

  1. ^ "DALLAS TAMAIRA". Sony Music New Zealand. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Fat Freddy's Drop frontman's new solo project". NZ Herald. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Essential NZ Albums: Fat Freddy's Drop - Based On a True Story". RNZ. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.