As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
Bill Murata was with us from 1923 to 1983.
Bill produced more than 100 record albums over a period of 30 years. His albums won 6 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in the first 5 years of the Hoku’s existence, before his untimely death at the age of 60.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite Bill Murata produced recordings.
This week's playlist:
1- Pua Olena – Na Kaholokula
2- He Ono – Da Blahlahs of Keaukaha
3- No Kohala Kamakani A Pa’a Pa’a – Lim Family
4- I Kona – Na Leo Kani O Punahele
5- Kaulana Na Pua – Cyrus Green w/ George Groves
6- Kalamaula - Kaimana
7- I Ali’i No ‘Oe – Aloha Pumehana Serenaders
8- E Huli Makou – Genoa Keawe
9- Ka Na’i Aupuni – Kihei Brown Trio Family & Friends
10- Hawaii Aloha – Tina Ka’apana w/ Hui Ohana
Length: 54:14 Released on: 12-06-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Classic Rerun - Naipo Serenaders - 1979
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
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: 11-29-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Naipo Serenaders
Classic Rerun - Roaring Twenties - 1920s
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
The 1920s were a time of new prosperity, where the young Territory of Hawaii built the full grown city of Honolulu.
While Johanna Wilcox became the 1st woman to register to vote in Hawaii, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalani’anaole passed away.
KGU became Hawaii’s 1st radio station. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the Hawaii Theatre, the Aloha Tower, and the Honolulu Stadium all opened.
“May Day Is Lei Day in Hawaii” was created.
But the Great Depression would close the decade, and the Territory of Hawaii would never be the same.
Today, we’ll listen to rare out-of-print recordings from Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Ama Ama – Sam Alama
2- Palolo – Kane’s Hawaiians
3- Kaleponi Kalama’s Quartette
4- Hanohano Hawaii – Waikiki Stonewall Boys
5- Hanohano Hanalei – Alfred Alohikea
6- Mai Ka’i No Kaua’i – Madame Riviere’s Hawaiians
7- Na Pua O Hawaii – George Ku Trio
8- Na Moku Eha – Hoot Gibson’s Hawaiian Foursome
9- Hula Blues – Johnny Noble’s Hawaiians
10- King Kamehameha – South Sea Islanders
Length: 55:06 Released on: 11-22-2019 Artist/Compiled by: 1920s Hawaiian recordings
Classic Rerun - Andy Iona - 1934-36
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
Andrew Aiona was born in Honolulu on January 1, 1902.
After losing his right thumb in an accident, he was sent from Kamehameha Schools to the Reformatory For Boys.
Under the tutelage of Mekia Kealakai and Henri Berger, he became an accomplished saxophonist.
Eventually, he journeyed to the mainland US, where he excelled first with his saxophone, and later became an acclaimed steel guitarist.
He performed and recorded extensively.
In this program, almost 85 years later, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Nani Wale Ka Mahina – Andy Iona & his Islanders
2- Hola E Pae - Andy Iona & his Islanders 3- Hawaii, Sing To Me - Andy Iona & his Islanders
4- Ku’uipo - Andy Iona & his Islanders
5- My Sweet Hawaiian Maid - Andy Iona & his Islanders
6- Hawaiian One To Ten - Andy Iona & his Islanders
7- Ho’oheno Keia No Beauty - Andy Iona & his Islanders
8- Naughty Hula Eyes - Andy Iona & his Islanders
9- South Sea Island Magic - Andy Iona & his Islanders
10- I Want To Learn To Speak Hawaiian - Andy Iona & his Islanders
11- Pretty Red Hibiscus - Andy Iona & his Islanders
Length: 53:40 Released on: 11-15-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Andy Iona & his Islanders
Classic Rerun - Kahauanu Lake Trio - 1964
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we bring back some of our most requested shows for Classic Rerun. Enjoy!
In 1964, Hula Records released an album produced by Don McDiarmid, Jr. called, “Hawaiian Style”, featuring The Kahauanu Lake Trio.
The Kahauanu Lake Trio consisted of
Kahauanu Lake on ukulele & vocals; his brother, Tommy Lake, on acoustic stand up bass & vocals; and Al Machida on acoustic guitar and vocals. And for this recording, Al Ka’ailau was featured on electric guitar.
While performing at the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, they recorded this album.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from “Hawaiian Style” from 1964.
This week's playlist:
1- Hu’ehu’e – Kahauanu Lake Trio
2- Nani Wale A Ka Mahina – Kahauanu Lake Trio
3- Ku’u Hoa Hololio – Kahauanu Lake Trio
4- Wahine Holo Lio – Kahauanu Lake Trio
5- Pua ‘Ahihi – Kahauanu Lake Trio
6- Punalu’u – Kahauanu Lake Trio
7- Aloha ‘Ia ‘O Waianae – Kahauanu Lake Trio
8- Ka Pua U’i – Kahauanu Lake Trio
9- Ka Paniolo Nui O Moloka’i – Kahauanu Lake Trio
10- Malolo – Kahauanu Lake Trio
11- Penei No – Kahauanu Lake Trio
Length: 53:59 Released on: 11-08-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Kahauanu Lake Trio
