Benjamin Kapena Kalama graced our world from June 29, 1916 to September 21, 1999.
Benny possessed a magic touch in Hawaiian music, earning a reputation for flawless musical arrangements, and a silky smooth falsetto voice.
In 1993, the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts recognized Benny Kalama with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2012, the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inducted Benny Kalama.
In this show, we’ll share some rare examples of Benny Kalama’s magic touch.
Join us now for “Benny Kalama’s Magic Touch”, as we share some rare recordings by Benny!
This week's playlist:
1- Kolopa – Benny Kalama w/ Jules Ah See & the Villagemen
2- Keoki Slack Key – George Kainoa
3- E Mama Ea - Benny Kalama w/ Jules Ah See & the Villagemen
4- Malanai Anu Ka Makani – Vickie I’i Rodrigues w/ Rodrigues Sisters
5- Hawaii Pono’i – The Waikiki Serenaders
6- He Mana’o He Aloha - Benny Kalama w/ Jules Ah See & the Villagemen
7- Pupu A’o Ewa – Kapa’a Latter Day Saints Mormon Choir
8- Lepe Ula Ula - Benny Kalama w/ Jules Ah See & the Villagemen
9- E Nihi Ka Hele – Vickie I’i Rodrigues w/ Rodrigues Sisters
10- Wahine U’i - Benny Kalama w/ Jules Ah See & the Villagemen
11- Aloha Oe – Nina Keali’iwahamana Rodrigues
Length: 53:50 Released on: 06-15-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Benny Kalama
