Alfred Aholo Apaka graced our world from March 19, 1919 to January 30, 1960.
He was just 40 years old when he passed away from a heart attack on the YMCA paddle ball court.
Hawaii’s Golden Baritone did not read music, and had no formal training.
But he had commanding stage presence, and possessed a voice that could range from B flat to E, with incredible agility.
Between 1950 and 1952, while in Los Angeles, Alfred recorded several 78rpm discs with Danny Stewart & his Islanders.
These recordings were first released as 78rpm discs, then later re-released as a 33 1/3 rpm compilation LP.
We’ll share the resulting recording, “Alfred Apaka with Danny Stewart & his Islanders”, with you.
This week's playlist:
1- Lovely Hula Girl – Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart & Islanders
2- Gay Hawaiian Party – Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
3- Lovely Hula Hands – Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
4- White Ginger Blossoms – Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
5- Hapa Haole Hula Girl - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
6- Kalua - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart & Vickie I’i Singers
7- Haunani - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart & Islanders
8- Beyond The Reef - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
9- The Moon Of Manakoora - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
10- Sleepy Lagoon - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart & Islanders
11- I Will Remember You - Alfred Apaka w/ Danny Stewart
Length: 53:37 Released on: 06-21-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Alfred Apaka
