Dallas Tamaira
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Dallas Tamaira or as he is more well known as, Joe Dukie, is the vocalist for the New Zealand group Fat Freddy's Drop. His stage name is inspired from his father Joe, also a singer, and his grandfather, a musician nicknamed Dukie after Duke Ellington.
Dallas' style is greatly influenced by Bill Withers. His lyrics are soul deep and his vocals resonant and uplifting. Tamaira was awarded Best Vocalist at the b-Net NZ Music Awards 2005.