Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon
Te Whakatohea; dance band musician, storekeeper, music shop proprietor
About Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon
Lived 1904 – 1953 (aged 48–49). Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon was a New Zealand musician.
Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon (1904–1953) was a notable New Zealand dance band musician, storekeeper and music shop proprietor. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Te Whakatohea iwi. He was born in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in 1904.
His band the "Melody Boys" made the first jazz recording in New Zealand in 1930, on a short publicity film.
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Who was Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon?
Te Whakatohea; dance band musician, storekeeper, music shop proprietor
When was Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon born?
Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon was born in 1904.
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Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon died in 1953.
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Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon was a musician.
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Gareeb Stephen Shalfoon was New Zealand.
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