In 1978, Lehua Records paired Nina Keali’iwahamana & Bill Kaiwa together for an album of duets and solos.
Nina Keali’iwahamana was the renoun “Hawaii Calls” vocalist, while Bill Kaiwa was performing with the United Airlines Hawaiian shows.
Benny Kalama was the musical director and played ukulele.
Jerry Byrd played steel guitar.
Jimmy Funai played 12-string & electric guitar,
And Sonny Nicholas played bass.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Hula Luau Style” of 1978, 40 years ago.
This week's playlist:
1- Royal Hawaiian Hotel – Nina & Bill
2- Alekoki – Nina & Bill
3- No Pueo Kahi – Nina & Bill
4- Ku’u Home O Keaukaha – Nina Keali’iwahamana
5- Ka Lehua I Milia – Bill Kaiwa
6- Silhouette Hula – Nina Keali’iwahamana
7- Hanohano Hanalei – Nina & Bill
8- Papalina Lahilahi – Nina & Bill
9- Pohai Kealoha – Nina & Bill
10- Holoholo Ka’a – Nina & Bill
11- Hawaiian Lullaby – Bill Kaiwa
Length: 52:06 Released on: 03-23-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Nina Keali'iwahamana & Bill Kaiwa
