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
