Solomon (Kolomone) Kamaluhia Kekipi Ke Ali’ika’apuni Ku Keala Oka Mahanahana Bright was born on November 9, 1908 and we lost him at the age of 83 on April 27, 1992.
He began as a drummer for his sister Hannah Bright’s orchestra.
Sol Ho’opii recruited the teenaged Sol Bright to join Ho’opii’s mainland combo as the 2nd steel guitarist.
Sol K. Bright would go on to a long and successful career as a songwriter and perfomer.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from recorded legacy of Sol K. Bright !
This week's playlist:
1- Ho’oheno Keia No Beauty – Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
2- Tomi Tomi – Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
3- Hualalai - Sol K. Bright w/ Danny Kalauawa Stewart
4- Kilohana - Sol K. Bright w/ Sol Ho’opi’i & His Quartette
5- He Ono - Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
6- Akaka Falls - Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
7- Hu’i E - Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
8- Hawaiian Cowboy - Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
9- Kama’aina - Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
10- Honolulu, How Do You Do? - Sol K. Bright & his Holly-waiians
Length: 54:20 Released on: 02-28-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Solomon Kekipi Bright
