Elaine Ha’imakaokalani Ako was born in Holualoa, Kona, Hawaii, on March 2, 1933.
In 1949, she sailed to Honolulu to attend St. Andrews Priory, where she became known as the class musician and entertainer.
In 1963, Elaine Ako Spencer turned professional and she has been entertaining ever since in Waikiki, Honolulu, and even Japan.
She has made 3 memorable recordings along the way.
In 2016, Elaine Ako Spencer has been awarded the Lifetime Achievment Award from the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, for her lifetime of exceptional vocals and entertaining.
Today, we’ll hear memorable selections from Elaine Ako Spencer’s career, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Olu Opu’ulani – Elaine Ako Spencer
2- Honaunau Paka - Elaine Ako Spencer
3- E Ku’u Lei My Darling - Elaine Ako Spencer
4- Ho’onanea - Elaine Ako Spencer
5- Uluwehi O Ka’ala - Elaine Ako Spencer
6- Across The Sea - Elaine Ako Spencer
7- Ho’okena - Elaine Ako Spencer
8- Hualalai - Elaine Ako Spencer
9- Keonaona - Elaine Ako Spencer
10- E Ku’u Morning Dew - Elaine Ako Spencer
11- My Hawaiian Souvenirs - Elaine Ako Spencer
Length: 54:58 Released on: 06-03-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Elaine Ako Spencer
