Peter Kai Davis was born in Wailua, Maui, on January 12, 1926, and he left us at the age of 48, on February 12, 1974.
Kai’s parents were George Kalai Davis & Apolonia Clara Kala Opupele.
While married to Lilly Awa, Kai had 2 sons: Wendell & Allan.
In his too-brief career, Kai Davis did record.
Today, we’ll hear treasured recordings of the beautiful falsetto voice of Kai Davis, from both 78rpm and 331/3rpm discs, including cherished compositions of Kai’s, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Ali’i ‘Iolani – Kai Davis
2- Me Ka Nani A’o Kaupo – Kai Davis
3- Kihei – 78rpm – Kai Davis
4- Kihei – 331/3rpm – Kai Davis
5- Ni’ihau – Kai Davis
6- Nani Hanalei – Kai Davis
7- Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua – Kai Davis
8- Hupe Kole – Kai Davis
9- Aina O Moloka’i – Kai Davis
10- Kaulana Ke Kuahiwi A’o Haleakala – Kai Davis
11- Leahi – Kai Davis
12- Ka Loke – Kai Davis
Length: 53:36 Released on: 11-06-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Peter Kai Davis