Founded 1960s Country of origin New Zealand | Location New Zealand | |
Genre Polynesian music, Ethnic Music, Pop Music, Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz | ||
Salem was a New Zealand record label that lasted from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s.
Background
The label was owned by Peter Caithness. Both Caithness and co-founder, Dennis Bailey were formerly employees with the Viking label. The label which was headquartered in Wellington had a 75% Polynesian catalogue in 1968. Some of the popular releases included Herma Keil & The Keil Isles with their Keils A-Go-Go! album, and the various artists album An Evening At Tommo's Place, which featured Bridgette Allen, Ray Woolf and Martin Kini.
References
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