Daphne Walker (singer)
Daphne Walker | |
|---|---|
Maori Favourites by Walker (1960) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 25 September 1930 Great Barrier Island, New Zealand |
| Died | 17 July 2025 (aged 94) |
| Genres | Polynesian, pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1946–1966 |
| Labels | Viking, Tanza, Zodiac |
Daphne Walker (25 September 1930 – 17 July 2025) was a New Zealand singer popular in the 1950s. Many of her recordings were with Bill Sevesi and Bill Wolfgramm. She had also dueted with George Tumahai. One of her early recordings which proved to be successful was "Haere Mai" that was recorded in 1954 and released on the Tanza label.