Jay Epae is a name that’s often overlooked when people tell the story of New Zealand music.
The first New Zealand singer to have number one records in Sweden and Finland, Epae was also signed to US labels Mercury and Capitol.
A recent compilation makes a strong case for his importance, and in this music feature Nick Bollinger explains why.
Jay Epae (right) during a Swedish tour with, among others, US teen idol Fabian (left), who is holding the hand of Danish teenage singer Gitte Haenning. Photo: Audioculture
