Just over 50 years ago, at 11:25 am on January 30, 1960, Alfred Aholo Apaka, formerly known as Alfred Aiu Afat, died suddenly while playing paddle ball at the Central YMCA.
His death came at the peak of his exploding career.
A TV pilot project starring Alfred had just been sold to a sponsor, assuring him of national TV exposure.
Alfred Apaka appeared to be on the verge of becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Alfred Aholo Apaka.
This week's playlist:
1- Sing Me A Song of the Islands – Alfred Aholo Apaka
2- Tiare O Tahiti - Alfred Aholo Apaka
3- Legend of the Rain - Alfred Aholo Apaka
4- Let Me Hear You Whisper - Alfred Aholo Apaka
5- Dark Moon - Alfred Aholo Apaka
6- Tradewind Island - Alfred Aholo Apaka
7- I Want To Learn To Speak Hawaiian - Alfred Aholo Apaka
8- I Could Have Danced All Night - Alfred Aholo Apaka
9- Sweet Someone - Alfred Aholo Apaka
10- Nalani - Alfred Aholo Apaka w/ Andrews Sisters
11- The Magic Islands - Alfred Aholo Apaka
Length: 52:54 Released on: 11-15-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Alfred Aholo Apaka
