Gary Aiko is the oldest of 12 children of Genoa Keawe.
Gary sold newspapers & shined shoes in his youth.
At age 15, he recorded a duet with his mother.
In 1957, he was a professional musician in Waikiki.
Gary Puniwai Keawe Aiko has gone on to perform around the world and make numerous recordings.
Today, we’ll focus on his brand new compact disc featuring songs from yesteryear, “Poina ‘Ole ‘Ia”.
This week's playlist:
1- Aloha Kamanini – Gary Aiko
2- Ho’omalimali E – Gary Aiko
3- Poina ‘Ole ‘Ia – Gary Aiko
4- Hawaii’s Charm – Gary Aiko
5- Hawaiian Cowboy – Gary Aiko
6- Ho’omanawanui – Gary Aiko
7- Bali Hai – Gary Aiko
8- Tiare No Tahiti – Gary Aiko
9- Hawaii Sang Me To Sleep – Gary Aiko
Length: 54:48 Released on: 10-26-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Gary Puniwai Keawe Aiko
R. Alex Anderson Hapa Haole Songbook
R. Alex Anderson graced our world from June 6, 1894 to May 30, 1995.
Yes, he lived to be one week short of his 101st birthday!
R. Alex Anderson’s hapa haole compositions may have been among the most distinctively Hawaiian ever recorded.
“Andy’s” songs share the Hawaii of his birth, with it’s unique people, places, and elements.
I have lovingly referred to him as the “Godfather of Hapa Haole Music”.
Today, we’ll focus on some of our favorite hapa haole tunes from the “Hapa Haole Songbook of R. Alex Anderson”.
This week's playlist:
1- Malihini Mele – Dick McIntire
2- On A Coconut Island – Louis Armstrong
3- Red Opu – Charles K. L. Davis
4- White Ginger Blossoms – George Archer
5- Blue Lei – Royal Hawaiian Serenaders
6- Haole Hula – Sol K. Bright
7- Moon Don’t Make A Monkey Out Of Me – Hilo Hattie
8- Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai – Alvin K. Isaacs
9- Cockeyed Daughter of the Cockeyed Mayor – Ray Kinney
10- Lovely Hula Hands – Peggy & Alex Anderson
11- I Will Remember You – Alfred Apaka
Length: 53:52 Released on: 10-19-2012 Artist/Compiled by: R. Alex Anderson
Don McDiarmid Hapa Haole Songbook
Don McDiarmid was born in Stockton, California on June 10, 1898, and we lost him here in Hawaii on February 27, 1977.
In 1934, Don McDiarmid returned from a cruise through the South Pacific.
The successful musician was on his way home, but Harry Owens persuaded Don to join Harry’s Orchestra at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Don’s family relocated to Honolulu, and Don was soon a successful hapa haole songwriter and orchestra leader.
Don McDiarmid was a positive force in the careers of Hilo Hattie and Alfred Apaka.
Today, we’ll focus on some of our favorite hapa haole tunes from the “Hapa Haole Songbook of Don McDiarmid”.
This week's playlist:
1- Do The Hula – Genoa Keawe
2- Kama’aina From Lahaina – Kani Leo’s
3- Hilo Hattie – Hilo Hattie
4- South Sea Sadie – Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
5- Little Brown Gal – Johnny Pineaaple
6- Aloha Malihini – Genoa Keawe
7- Malihini Molly – Don McDiarmid, Sr. Orchestra
8- Haina I’a Mai Kapuana – Dick McIntire
9- My Tropical Garden – Lani McIntire
10- Evening In The Islands – Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
11- Aloha Nui Loa, Dear – Don McDiarmid, Sr. Orchestra
Length: 54:07 Released on: 10-12-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Don McDiarmid
Hawaiian Music And Musicians - 2nd Edition
Dr. George S. Kanahele pioneered documenting the depth and breadth of Hawaiian music with the publication of “Hawaiian Music and Musicians – 1st Edition”.
John Berger has lovingly extended those offerings, adding delicious data and flavorful insights to the bounty in “Hawaiian Music and Musicians – 2nd Edition”.
John Berger will join us in the studio to share with us more about the brand new book: “Hawaiian Music And Musicians – 2nd Edition”.
This week's playlist:
1- Haleiwa Hula – Genoa Keawe
2- Na Moku Eha – Kalama’s Quartette
3- Sand – Jules Ah See
4- Hi’ilawe – Gabby Pahinui
5- Pua Lilia – Joe Keawe
6- Roselani Blossoms – John Kameaaloha Almeida
7- My Honolulu Tomboy – Randy Oness
8- Pua Tuberose – Sunday Manoa
Length: 53:07 Released on: 10-05-2012 Artist/Compiled by: John Berger
Harry Owens Hapa Haole Songbook
Harry Owens lived from April 18, 1902 to December 12, 1986.
Harry Owens came to Hawaii in 1934 to re-organize the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orchestra.
He re-arranged many traditional Hawaiian songs, and wrote scores of Hapa Haole songs.
But his biggest hit, “Sweet Leilani”, would win the Academy Award, and change his life forever.
We’ll focus on some of our favorite hapa haole tunes from the “Hapa Haole Songbook – Harry Owens”.
This week's playlist:
1- Poi My Boy Will Make A Man Of You – Harry Owens
2- A Syncopated Hula Love Song – Waikikians
3- Beneath A Banyan Tree – Harry Owens
4- It Happened At Waialae – Ray Kinney
5- It Happened On The Island Of Hawaii – Harry Owens
6- Dance Of The Oni Oni E – Harry Owens
7- Princess Pupule – Alfred Apaka
8- Hula Breeze – Dick McIntire
9- Down Where The Tradewinds Blow – Gene Austin
10- Sweet Leilani – Bing Crosby
11- To You, Sweetheart, Aloha – Sol Ho’opi’i
Length: 53:23 Released on: 09-28-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Harry Owens
