George Telek

George Mamua Telek, commonly known simply as Telek is a singer from Papua New Guinea.

Born in 1959 in Raluana, East New Britain Province, Telek is one of the few Papua New Guinean singers to gain international fame. Telek sang with various bands in Papua New Guinea early in his career - most notably with the group Painim Wok where he sang lead vocals. Telek met David Bridie of the Australian band Not Drowning, Waving, and they recorded the highly successful album "Tabaran".

Telek recorded his first solo album, "Telek" outside Papua New Guinea in 1997. This album won an ARIA award for Best World Music Album. He recorded his second international album "Serious Tam" in 2000 at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in England. His most recent international album is "Amette", which was released in 2004.

Telek sings in his native language, Kuanua, and in Tok Pisin. Many of his songs are sung in three-part harmonies that are characteristic of the Tolai region.

External links

* [http://www.telek.com/ Telek's home page]
* [http://www.chmsupersound.com/artist.aspx?artistid=102935 Telek on CHM Supersound]

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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Contemporary Papua New Guinean vocalist
DATE OF BIRTH=1959
PLACE OF BIRTH=Raluana, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
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