Riki is deep in thought. There is a peacefulness with a sense of underlying urgency in his thoughts

Riki Pirihi (Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Māhanga) is a drummer, composer, and researcher currently residing in Te Whanganui a-Tara.

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In Conversation with Riki Pirihi

Ahead of his Performance Residency at Pyramid Club on July 31st and August 1st, Emma Bernard caught up with Riki Pirihi to chat about his creative practice, his life of drumming and the various projects he has been involved with.
Riki Pirihi in colourful costume
A black and white photo of Riki Pirihi mid-conducting
RĀHOROI (SAT) AUGUST 1, 2:30pm

Riki Pirihi - Conduction Workshop

Riki Pirihi - Master Drummer - Night 2

Riki Pirihi sits on a yellow drumkit with a blank background

Riki Pirihi - Master Drummer - Night 1

Riki sits on drum kit

Alistair Fraser / Riki Pirihi / Jonny Marks

Conduction Workshop with Riki Pirihi

A photo of Riki Pirihi holding a drum stick
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Riki Pirihi / Rohan Gear / Jonny Marks / Pārūrū

[OFFSITE] Tūpiki Tour - Riki Pirihi and Abigail Aroha Jensen, Te Kupu & Dan Beban, Mauri Aura [MEOW]

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Riki Pirihi / Daniel Beban

Mirror selfie of Daniel Beban and Riki Pirihi, edited with high contrast

Exhibition Opening: Riki Pirihi/Daniel Beban

a blurry camera selfie featuring Dan Beban with a camera with Riki Gooch in the background