Southside of Bombay
New Zealand Maori musical band
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Southside of Bombay are a Māori band from New Zealand. They are best known for their single 'What's the Time, Mr Wolf?' which was originally released in 1992. The song was re-released following its appearance in the 1994 film and on the soundtrack of Once Were Warriors,[2] after which it became second best selling New Zealand single that year.[1]
Southside of Bombay | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Past members | |
The band was named to signify that there was another world to music outside of Auckland, New Zealand.[3]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1992 | All Across the World |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand [4] | ||
| 1992 | All Across the World | 39 |
| 1994 | What's the Time, Mr Wolf? | 3 |
| 1995 | Kia Mau (featuring Mina Ripia)[2] | — |
Compilation appearances
Awards
New Zealand Music Awards[1][5]
- 1993 'Best Māori Recording' for "All Across the World"
- 1996 'Best Polynesian Recording' for "Umbadada"
- 1996 'Mana Māori Award' for "Kia Mau"
- 1996 'Mana Reo Award' for "Kia Mau"
- 1999 'Mana Maori Award' for "Live in Aotearoa"