Rio Hunuki-Hemopo launches solo career
Former Trinity Roots bass guitarist and vocalist Rio Hunuki-Hemopo has launched his solo career, cutting his first solo release on 12″ vinyl and digital downloads.
Rio wrote and sang the lyrics, played most of the instruments and worked on the arrangements with DJ Fitchie who did the drum programming (beats) and production in Lyall Bay, Wellington.
Growing up in Taumuranui with Ngati Tuwharetoa/Niuean/Scottish links, Rio got his start in music playing country and western and blues on the bass, before moving to Wellington and studying at Wellington Jazz School.
Rio can more lately be spotted working with groups such as Fat Freddys Drop and artists like Hollie Smith in their live shows and tours.
Rio is currently working on material for a full-length album, but in the meantime you can spot him around Wellington playing low key gigs with various bands.
This entry was posted on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 at 8:55 am and is filed under Music.
