Alvin Elewale Kalnikau Isaacs was born on Sept 9, 1904,
And of his 10 children,
Three emerged as his musical sons:
“Barney” Isaacs, born July 18, 1924, a Steel Guitar master,
Norman Isaacs, born October 5, 1925, a bassist & singer,
“Atta” Isaacs, born August 5, 1929, a Slack Key star.
Today, we’ll listen to favorite selections from “Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs”, their final recording together, from the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Ho’owali La – Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
2- I Want To Be Hawaiian - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
3- Kau’iokalani - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
4- Ala Wai Nani - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
5- Ka U’i Kaulana O Ka Uhiwai - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
6- Ho’i Mai, Huli Ho’i Mai - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
7- It’s Happy Time - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
8- Come To Me, Puanani - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
9- Puka In Kalihi - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
10- Ke Kumuhana Nui - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
11- E Mau Ko Kakou Lahui - Alvin K. Isaacs & Sons
Length: 54:46 Released on: 06-26-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Alvin, Barney, Norman, & Atta