Just over 50 years ago, at 11:25 am on January 30, 1960, Alfred Aholo Apaka, formerly known as Alfred Aiu Afat, died suddenly while playing paddle ball at the Central YMCA.
His death came at the peak of his exploding career.
A TV pilot project starring Alfred had just been sold to a sponsor, assuring him of national TV exposure.
Alfred Apaka appeared to be on the verge of becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Alfred Aholo Apaka.
This week's playlist:
1- Sing Me A Song of the Islands – Alfred Aholo Apaka
2- Tiare O Tahiti - Alfred Aholo Apaka
3- Legend of the Rain - Alfred Aholo Apaka
4- Let Me Hear You Whisper - Alfred Aholo Apaka
5- Dark Moon - Alfred Aholo Apaka
6- Tradewind Island - Alfred Aholo Apaka
7- I Want To Learn To Speak Hawaiian - Alfred Aholo Apaka
8- I Could Have Danced All Night - Alfred Aholo Apaka
9- Sweet Someone - Alfred Aholo Apaka
10- Nalani - Alfred Aholo Apaka w/ Andrews Sisters
11- The Magic Islands - Alfred Aholo Apaka
Length: 52:54 Released on: 11-15-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Alfred Aholo Apaka
Halona
A young quartet made their historic debut recording in December of 1977.
“Halona”, consisted of:
Jack Ha’o – leader & piano
Manu Palama – ukulele
Kaulana Kasparovitch – guitar
Kimo Alama – upright bass & ipu
All four members shared the solo and harmony vocals on all of the songs.
Kimo, Kaulana, & Manu were all kumu hula so the music reflected their love of hula.
Their album was appropriately titled, “Chalangalang”, perfectly describing the musical content.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Halona.
This week's playlist:
1- Nani O’ahu - Halona
2- Uhe’uhene - Halona
3- Nani Manoa - Halona
4- Punalu’u - Halona
5- Lahaina - Halona
6- Nani Hanalei - Halona
7- Kona Hema O Kalani - Halona
8- Moani Keala Ona Pua Makahikina - Halona
9- Ka Ua Loku - Halona
10- Molokini Hula - Halona
11- Ku’u Home I Keaukaha - Halona
Length: 54:06 Released on: 11-08-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Halona
Hilo Hawaiians
The Hilo Hawaiians traveled the world playing their Hawaiian music.
Honing their talents in the choir of the famed Haili Church in Hilo, Hawaii, their traditional Hawaiian music featured their rich harmonies.
Bunny Brown, Kihei Brown, Mona Kalima, Puni Kalima, and Arthur Kaua knew each other their entire lives, and that unity was reflected in their music.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of the Hilo Hawaiians.
This week's playlist:
1- Nani Waialeale – Hilo Hawaiians
2- Hanohano Hanalei – Hilo Hawaiians
3- He Aloha No O Honolulu – Hilo Hawaiians
4- Hole Waimea – Hilo Hawaiians
5- Niu Haohao – Hilo Hawaiians
6- E Hilo Nani E – Hilo Hawaiians
7- Ku’u Home I Keaukaha – Hilo Hawaiians
8- Ho’okena – Hilo Hawaiians
9- Ulili E – Hilo Hawaiians
10- Pua Onaona – Hilo Hawaiians
11- Pohakalani – Hilo Hawaiians
12- E Huli Ho’i Mai – Hilo Hawaiians
Length: 51:57 Released on: 11-01-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Hilo Hawaiians
Kihei Brown
Thomas Kihei Desha Brown was born in Hilo, Hawaii on January 30, 1925, and we lost him on September 11, 1978.
Kihei Brown was only 53.
We’ll follow the singer, musician, band leader, and recording artist through several phases of his career.
You’ll hear music by the Hilo Kalimas, the Kihei Brown Trio, and Kihei Brown Trio, Family, & Friends.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Kihei Brown.
This week's playlist:
1- Na Kane ‘Oiwi Hawaii – Kihei Brown Trio
2- Hawaii No E Ka ‘Oi – Hilo Kalimas
3- Aloha Kaho’olawe – Kihei Brown Trio
4- Ka’ehukai – Kihei Brown Trio
5- Na Hoa He’e Nalu – Kihei Brown Trio
6- Me Ka Miki Poi – Kihei Brown Trio
7- Keaukaha Smiles – Kihei Brown Trio
8- Manini Beach Medley – Kihei Brown Family & Friends
9- Hilo Medley – Kihei Brown Trio, Family, & Friends
10- Kauhale O Kamapua’a – Kihei Brown Family & Friends
11- Kaula’ili – Kihei Brown Trio, Family, & Friends
Length: 53:39 Released on: 10-25-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Kihei Brown Trio
Mikilani Fo & Ilima Baker
Two young wahine became featured entertainers in Waikiki very early in their lives.
Mignon Violanthy K. Fo, aka: Mikilani Fo, became a star of a nightclub floor show in her early 20s before traveling to New York City in 1950.
Ilima Baker Aylett, aka: Ilima Baker, became a featured singer at the Niumalu Hotel while still a senior at Sacred Hearts Academy, also in the early 1950s.
Join us now for “Wonderous Wakiki Wahine”, as we share the music of Miklani Fo & Ilima Baker.
Today, we’ll celebrate their collective recorded legacy.
This week's playlist:
1- Two Shadows On The Sand – Mikilani Fo
2- Nani Waialeale – Mikilani Fo
3- Aloha Kauai – Mikilani Fo
4- Kalamaula – Mikilani Fo
5- Kamalani O Keaukaha – Mikilani Fo
6- Kauoha Mai – Mikilani Fo
7- Kamakani Kaili Aloha – Jules Ah See & Villagemen
8- Hanohano Olinda – Ilima Baker
9- In A Church In An Old Hawaiian Town – Ilima Baker
10- Kalamaula – Ilima Baker
11- Honolulu Eyes – Ilima Baker
Length: 54:26 Released on: 10-18-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Mikilani Fo / Ilima Baker
