Kingsley Spargo, a native of Ahuriri/Napier is a renowned multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, and is also known for his work as a sound artist and composer.
A Tekoteko Cradled in Loving Arms. Performed by Witi Ihimaera, and Kingsley Spargo. Auckland Writers Festival 2026.
Fishing For Love
Lyrics: Kim Meredith Music: Kingsley Melhuish
Kingsley Spargo: vocals, guitar
Neil Watson: pedal steel guitar
Chris Orange: double bass, vocals
Performed at Kumeu Live, 30 November 2019.
Acclaimed debut album Chasing Spirits, 2019. Album design Ralph A. Brown
Obscura 2021, Rattle Records. Album cover Angus McNaughton
Primacy 2017. Album cover Angus McNaughton
Central Plateau 2017. Album cover Angus McNaughton
Original score for award winning documentary The Haka Party Incident, directed by Katie Wolfe 2024.
Kingsley's research interest is in artistic collaboration, which was the topic of his 2026 PhD thesis.