Pauline Ka'ilihoa Kekahuna was born on December 29, 1919, in Honolulu, and we lost her at age 58, on January 28, 1978.
Pauline was born on Esther Street, in Kapahulu, which was named after her mother, Esther “Mama Deah” Kaleikini.
Pauline’s 1st professional job was as an ukulele player and singer at the Lalani Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.
She was just 14 years old.
Pauline Kekahuna was the founder of the “Hauoli Hula Studio” which won the group hula category at the very 1st Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1971.
Pauline Kekahuna also entertained often as guitarist for Genoa Keawe, Kent Ghirard’s Hula Nani Girls, and others.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Pauline Kekahuna.
This week's playlist:
1- Noho Paipai – Pauline Kekahuna & her Hauoli Girls
2- Sela Moku – Pauline Kekahuna & her Hauoli Girls
3- Nani – Agnes Malabey w/ Pauline Kekahuna & HGs
4- Alika – Agnes Malabey w/ Pauline Kekahuna & HGs
5- Nani Wale Keanae – Alice Johnson w/ PK & HGs
6- Mele of My Tutu E – Pauline Kekahuna
7- Ala Moana Annie – Pauline Kekahuna
8- Lahela Ku’u Poki’i – Lovey Lui w/ PK & HGs
9- Moloka’i Waltz – Pauline Kekahuna & her HGs
10- He’eia – Vickie I’i Rodrigues w/ PK & her HGs
11- Hawaii Aloha – Vickie I’i Rodrigues w/ PK & her HGs
Length: 49:35 Released on: 07-19-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Pauline Kekahuna & her Hauoli Girls
