In 1968, Lehua Records released their 1st album, called, “Al Lopaka & the Leahi’s”, featuring Al Lopaka.
Alton Joseph Lopez was born in Lanai City, Lanai on January 6, 1943.
Al Lopaka died from injuries suffered in a polo accident on July 2, 1985, at the age of 42.
Al juggled his performing with polo.
When this LP was recorded in 1968, Al was just 24.
The Leahi’s featured:
Randy Ahlo, 20, on keyboards,
Kaipo Yomes, 23, on vibes,
George Watson, 23, on bass,
& Billy Williams, 19, on drums.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Al Lopaka & the Leahi’s” from 1968.
This week's playlist:
1- Kona Kai Opua – Al Lopaka
2- Gentle On My Mind – Al Lopaka
3- Sassy – Al Lopaka
4- Salomila – Al Lopaka
5- You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – Al Lopaka
6- Na ‘Lii – Al Lopaka
7- Faithfully Yours – Al Lopaka
8- We’ll Sing In The Sunshine – Al Lopaka
9- The New U.S.E.D. – Al Lopaka
10- Goodnight Leilani E – Al Lopaka
11- Welcome To My World – Al Lopaka
Length: 52:53 Released on: 07-06-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Al Lopaka & the Leahis
Joe Keawe Returns - 1977
In 1977, Genoa Keawe records released an album called, “Joe Keawe Returns”, featuring Joe Keawe.
Joe Keawe had departed Hawaii for California after recording numerous 78rpm records on the 49th State Record label.
In 1977, Genoa Keawe brought Joe Keawe home to record the 7th LP on her Genoa Keawe records label.
Joining Joe were Jesse Kalima on ukulele, Jake Holck on guitar, Sam Aiko on bass, David Kelii on the steel guitar and Little Joe Kekauoha on the maracas.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Joe Keawe Returns” from 1977.
This week's playlist:
1- He U’i – Joe Keawe
2- Kaimana Hila – Joe Keawe
3- Naka Pueo – Joe Keawe
4- Kaneohe Hula – Joe Keawe
5- None – Joe Keawe
6- Mama, Mama – Joe Keawe
7- My Yellow Ginger Lei – Joe Keawe
8- Kauoha Mai – Joe Keawe
9- God Bless My Daddy – Joe Keawe
10- Pua Lilia – Joe Keawe
11- Mom – Joe Keawe
Length: 54:29 Released on: 06-29-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Joe Keawe
Gabby Pahinui with Sons of Hawaii - 1961
In 1961, Hula Records recorded an album, that was released in 1962, called “Gabby Pahinui & the Sons of Hawaii”, featuring Gabby Pahinui.
Gabby Pahinui had become one of Hawaii’s best loved Hawaiian musicians.
John Maunawili, alias for Eddie Kamae, was an upcoming ukulele virtuoso.
Joseph Kalei Marshall, was the arranger & noted bass player of the group.
And David “Feet” Rogers, played an extraordinary Hawaiian steel guitar.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Gabby Pahinui & the Sons of Hawaii” from 1961.
This week's playlist:
1- Panini Pua Kea – Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
2- Hilo E – Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
3- Nani Kaua’i – Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
4- Ulili E – Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
5- Pua Alani - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
6- Haleakala - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
7- Na Ono Ia Na Kupuna - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
8- Waialae/ Halona - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
9- Pua Mohala - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
10- Hanalei Bay - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
11- Lei No Kaiulani - Gabby Pahinui & Sons of Hawaii
Length: 53:51 Released on: 06-22-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Gabby Pahinui & The Sons of Hawaii
39th Anniversary Show
On June 13, 1979, the radio program, Territorial Airwaves, went on the air.
Originally broadcasting in tandem with the Honolulu Skylark on 1420 AM KCCN, Station Aloha, from 1979 to 1986.
Then in tandem with Keaumiki Akui on KCCN, 1420 AM, from 1986 to 1999.
Finally, we’ve been a solo act since 1999.
Yes, 39 years and Territorial Airwaves is still your source for the history of Hawaiian music.
And with this show, we also begin our 40th year, edging ever closer to equaling the historic “Hawaii Calls” radio program as the longest consecutively running Hawaiian Radio broadcast in history.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from the past 39 years of Territorial Airwaves.
This week's playlist:
1- Hula Lolo – Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
2- Nee Nee Mai A Pili – George Pokini
3- E Naughty Naughty Mai Nei – Mel Peterson
4- You’re At A Luau Now – Mel Peterson
5- E Ku’u Lani – Arthur Ka’au’a
6- Ke Alii – Paradise Serenaders
7- Lei Lokelani O Ka Punahou – John K Almeida
8- Waikiki Chickadee – George “Tautu” Archer
9- Pualeialoha – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
10- Ali’ipoe – Dorothy Kalima
11- Get Hep To Swing – Andy Cummings
Length: 55:54 Released on: 06-15-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Sunday Manoa - 1969
In 1969, Hula Records released an album called “Guava Jam”, featuring Sunday Manoa.
Peter Moon was 25 in 1969, a young inventive musician, master of the ukulele and slack key guitar. He had been searching for a coupling of music and musicians that would produce the sound that he sought. Robert Cazimero, 22, on bass, had been playing music professionally since he was 12 years old.
Roland Cazimero, 21, was the technician of the group, master of all of the instruments he played.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Guava Jam” from 1969.
This week's playlist:
1- Mehameha – Sunday Manoa
2- Ka La’i ‘Opua – Sunday Manoa
3- Heha Waipi’o – Sunday Manoa
4- Kaulana ‘O Waimanalo – Sunday Manoa
5- Only You – Sunday Manoa
6- Maika’i Ka Makani O Kohala – Sunday Manoa
7- Poli Pumehana – Sunday Manoa
8- Kawika – Sunday Manoa
9- Ka’ililauokekoa – Sunday Manoa
10- He Hawai’i Au – Sunday Manoa
Length: 56:48 Released on: 06-08-2018 Artist/Compiled by: Guava Jam
