Richard Nunns
Richard Nunns | |
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Nunns in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Richard Anthony Nunns 7 December 1945 Napier, New Zealand |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Died | 7 June 2021 (aged 75) Nelson, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Website | Official website |
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Richard Anthony Nunns QSM (7 December 1945 – 7 June 2021) was a Māori traditional instrumentalist of Pākehā heritage. He was particularly known for playing taonga pūoro and his collaboration with fellow Māori instrumentalist Hirini Melbourne. After Melbourne's death, he was regarded as the world's foremost authority on Māori instruments.