Jay Epae

Jay Epae
Birth name Nicholas Epae
Born (1933-03-07)7 March 1933
Manaia, Taranaki, New Zealand
Origin New Zealand
Died 25 July 1994(1994-07-25) (aged 61)
Genres Pop
Years active 1960–1967
Labels American Mercury
American Capitol
Viking

Jay Epae (7 March 1933 – 25 July 1994), born Nicholas Epae, was a Māori pop singer from Manaia, Taranaki, New Zealand. He moved to the United States in 1957. His albums were released on the American Mercury label until 1962, when he switched to American Capitol. In 1966, he switched to New Zealand's Viking Records.[1]

His single Putti Putti was a hit in Sweden after Swedish pirate radio station Radio Nord picked it up, and he toured there soon after its release. He soon after faded out of the spotlight. In 1966, he wrote a hit single for Maria Dallas called Tumblin' Down, which won her the Loxene Golden Disc award.[1]

He died on 25 July 1994 at the age of 61.[1]

Singles

Albums

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Jay Epae". Retrieved 21 July 2010.
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