A musical tribute to John and Audrey

Hui & Huilli Press

Maori Chanteuse and Irish Jazz Musician – a musical tribute to John and Audrey

The late John Mullany had the gift of music, running through his blood and into his fingers, and he nurtured it, used it, and shared it aplenty. He brought joy to thousands of people, through jazz, and through providing accompaniment to those who had the gift of voice. John was a founding member of the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club. His chanteuse was Audrey Tareha, a high born Maori woman, and their long lived marriage provides the background theme to a jazz set presented by the John Redman Quartet, and prepared for the annual Hui & Huilli Irish and Maori get together to be held at Waiohiki on Sunday the 15th March. Minister of Arts and Culture Chris Finlayson will present the Saint Patrick’s Day Address - the locals use a phrase coined by Hone Tuwahre – Kia Ora Begorrah! as their Toast – and Chris Tremain will auction off works by Dick Frizzell, Para Matchitt, Jeff Thomson, Martin Popplewell and other artists. Further jazz will come from Yogi Martin, who is being featured at John Coleman’s Club Hummingbird during the Wellington Jazz Festival.

Artists

Fledgling artists with high promise get to mix it with the ‘names’ at the annual Hui & Huilli Charity ‘Celtic Maori’ Art Auction being held on March 15th at the ancient Maori village of Waiohiki in Hawke’s Bay. Whilst the likes of Dick Frizell, Martin Popplewell and Para Matchitt are well known, newcomers like Te Rangatira (Ranga) Jack Tuhi and Hugh Tareha are gaining a following. Ranga Tuhi has recently graduated from Massey University with an honours degree in Graphic Arts and his major has received critical acclaim. Ranga was spotted by patrons of the arts, the late Ian and Elespie Prior. Hugh Tareha, a truly indigenous carver is recognised for his unique origination.

Hikoikoi Maori
John Key’s Job Summit produced the idea of a national cycle way to produce jobs. A Hawke’s Bay Maori hapu, the people of Ngati Paarau, are doing their bit by developing a cultural eco-tourism product called ‘Hikoikoi Maori’ which utilises Napier’s coastal walkway and river stop banks. The locals offer to accompany visitors as they cycle or walk their way around the area and tell them the stories of their ancestors. The Hikoikoi is a feature of the activities being offered to guests at the Hui & Huilli Irish Maori celebrations being held to Mark St Patrick’s Day.

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