Raymond George Andrade was born on April 14, 1913 in Honolulu, and we lost him on January 24, 1999 in Newark, Alameda, California, at the age of 85.
Ray Andrade was a handsome and dapper bandleader with a flair for the dramatic in his musical arrangements.
A charter member of the Harry Owens Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orchestra, he also became one of the first vocalists on the “Hawaii Calls” radio show.
After WWII, Ray began a two-decade-long career performing in nightclubs both in Hawaii, and on the mainland.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from recorded legacy of Ray Andrade !
This week's playlist:
1- Ku’u Aloha E Maliu Mai – Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
2- Hame Pila – Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
3- Leolani - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
4- Kawika - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
5- To Ma’i Ho E’u E’u - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
6- Makalapua - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
7- Kukuna O Kala - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
8- E Lili’u E - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
9- Aloha Ku’u Home I Kaneohe - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
10- Hali’I Eka Tamoena - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
11- Hapa Haole Hula Girl - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
12- My Sweet Sweet - Ray Andrade & his Orchestra
Length: 51:58 Released on: 03-07-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Raymond George Andrade
