Hawaiian musical ensembles began crisscrossing the continental United States in the 19th century.
Lui Thompson got his start playing in Mekia Kealakai’s Hawaiian Orchestra. He later performed with Kealakai at the 1901 Buffalo World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York.
In 1904, Thompson led a tour of the Honolulu Students across the Continent of the United States.
Also known as the Royal Hawaiian Troubadours, they were recorded during the tour in 1904.
Kilin Reece, Hawaii-based luthier, has discovered 12 discs featuring the combo of:
Lui Thompson Keouli, Fred W. Kahea, James Pekelo, David Ka’ai Kaleikoa, Madame Anehila, and William Holoua.
Kilin has released this restored collection on KR Records, available on KRStrings.com, and Kilin is with us today to share this music.
From 1904, 115 years ago, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Moani Keala – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
2- Lei Awapuhi – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
3- Ua Like No A Like – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
4- Tomi Tomi – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
5- Maui Girl – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
6- Hi’ilawe – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
7- One Two Three Four – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
8- Wiliwili Wai – Lui Thompson w/ Honolulu Students
Length: 53:14 Released on: 02-22-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Royal Hawaiian Troubadours
Lena Machado - Hana Hou
Lena Waialeale Machado was born in Honolulu on October 16, 1903.
We lost her on January 22, 1974, at the age of 70.
Her career spanned decades, and she was adored by fans both here in Hawaii and elsewhere around the globe.
She made numerous recordings, but in this program, we’ll focus on a Decca session she did in Hollywood on Thursday, September 23, 1937.
On December 18, 2015, we featured some of Lena’s recordings from the Hoku Award winning CD that we did with Cord International.
In this program, we’ll Hana Hou, and play another hour of her Decca releases, all recorded on Thursday, September 23, 1937.
From 1937, 82 years ago, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Ho’oipo Hula – Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
2- Na Lei O Hawaii – Lena Macahdo w/ Dick McInntire & his HHs
3- Hu’i E – Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
4- Kauoha Mai - Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
5- O Kalena Kai - Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
6- Uluwehi O Ka’ala - Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
7- Kou Aloha I’a ‘Oe - Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
8- Akaka Falls - Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
9- E Ku’u Baby Hot Cha Cha - Lena Machado w/ Dick McIntire & HHs
10- Olu O Pu’ulani – Lena Machado w/ her Hawaiians
11- My Sweet Gardenia Lei – Lena Machado w/ her Hawaiians
Length: 53:52 Released on: 02-15-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Lena Machado
Ray Kinney - Hana Hou
Raymond Leimona Kinney was born on September 26, 1901, in Kaumana, Big Island, Hawaii.
Ray Kinney passed away at the age of 71, on February 1, 1972.
Ray began his professional singing career at the age of 15, in 1915.
Ray played in numeorus nightclubs in his career, both here in the islands and on the mainland US.
He recorded dozens of records, the majority for Decca.
On April 26, 2013, we featured some of Ray Kinney’s recordings.
In this program, we’ll Hana Hou, and play another hour of his Decca releases, all recorded in 1935 and 1936.
From the 1930s, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kaneohe – Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
2- Uheuhene - Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
3- My Hula Lady – Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
4- It Happened At Waialae – Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
5- Our Last Hawaiian Moon – Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
6- Dusky Polynesian - Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
7- Anapau - Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
8- Little Brown Gal - Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
9- Under A Tropical Moon - Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
10- Hula Lullaby - Ray Kinney & his Hawaiians
11- To You, Sweetheart, Aloha - Ray Kinney w/ Dick McIntire & his HHs
Length: 54:20 Released on: 02-08-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Ray Kinney
Lani McIntire - Hana Hou
Lani McIntire was born on December 15, 1904, in Honolulu, and we lost him on June 17, 1951.
He was only 46 years of age.
Lani was Dick Mcintire’s younger brother, and died just one month after Dick died.
Lani Mcintire achieved fame in Sol Hoopii’s trio before creating his own bands.
Lani played in numerous night clubs in his career.
He recorded dozens of records, the majority of which were for Decca Records.
On December 13, 2013, we featured some of Lani’s recordings, and on November 11, 2016, we shared some more of Lani’s recordings.
In this program, we’ll play yet another hour of Lani’s releases.
From the 1930s, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kama’aina – Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
2- When Hawaii Calls - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
3- In A Little Hula Heaven - Lani McIntire & his Orchestra
4- Hawaiian Vamp - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
5- When You Dream About Hawaii - Lani McIntire & his Ork
6- Honolulu By The Sea - Lani McIntire & his Orchestra
7- Hilo E – Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
8- Moonlight & Shadows - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
9- Only A Rose - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
10- I’ll Come Sailing Home To You - Lani McIntire & his Hawn’s
11- Hame Pila - Lani McIntire & his Orchestra
Length: 54:28 Released on: 02-01-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Lani McIntire
Dick McIntire - Hana Hou
Dixon Ka’aihue McIntire was born on April 6, 1902, in Honolulu,
and we lost him on May 20, 1951.
He was only 49 years of age.
Dick joined the US Navy in 1919, and ended up in California where he finished his service.
He then formed a trio in Los Angeles, and thrived. Dick played in numerous night clubs in his career.
He recorded over 300 records, the majority for Decca Records.
On December 6, 2013, we featured some of Dick’s records, so we’ll Hana Hou! In this program, we’ll play another hour of his Decca releases.
From the 1930s, we’ll share this memorable music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kolopa – Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
2- Kaleponi – Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
3- On The Beach At Kualoa – Dick McIntire & HHs
4- Kailua - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
5- Kukuna O Ka La - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
6- Mae West Hula - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
7- Hilo March - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
8- Kehaulani - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
9- Naughty Hula Eyes - Dick McIntire & his HHs
10- My Hawaiian Souvenir – Dick McIntire & his HHs
11- Aloha To Lovely You – Dick McIntire & his HHs
Length: 54:54 Released on: 01-25-2019 Artist/Compiled by: Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
