In 1979, Kokua Records released an album produced by Nancy Gustafsson and Victor Rittenband called, “Hawaiian Happening”, featuring The Naipo Serenaders.
The Naipo Serenaders consisted of George Kahulanui Naipo on bass & vocals;
His wife, Charlene Ku’uipo Naipo on guitar & vocals;
And his cousin, Alma Kalahikiola Ahuna on piano & vocals.
While performing at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel in Waikiki, they recorded this album.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Hawaiian Happening” from 1979.
This week's playlist:
1- Aino’ai Me Ke Aloha – Naipo Serenaders
2- Mama E Lei – Naipo Serenaders
3- The Good Old Hula Dance – Naipo Serenaders
4- Kalei O Panaewa – Naipo Serenaders
5- Kauai, Ka’aina O Ku’u Kupuna Wahine – Naipo Serenaders
6- Hawaiian Anniversary Song – Naipo Serenaders
7- Na Pua Like ‘Ole – Naipo Serenaders
8- Ke’ala Punahele – Naipo Serenaders
9- Kowelo Nei – Naipo Serenaders
10- The Sound of the Islands – Naipo Serenaders
11- E Kolu Mea Nui – Naipo Serenaders
Length: 54:34 Released on: 04-13-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Naipo Serenaders
