Paul Fagan built the Hotel Hana-Maui to attract visitors to Hana after World War II.
Soon, the new hotel and it’s nearby airfield were largest employer in Hana, as the sugar industry had left the area.
Clara K. Tolentino was born on November 28, 1921.
Upon the departure of John Pi’ilani Watkins, Clara became the director of the Hotel Hana-Maui Serenaders, and became the hula choreographer, plus she led the Hana School Chorus, the Kipahulu School Chorus, and the Wananalua Church Choir.
Today, 55 years later, we’ll share this classic music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kuakea – Clara Tolentino & Hana-Maui Serenaders
2- Hula Lolo – Hotel Hana-Maui Serenaders
3- Hana Chant – Clara Tolentino
4- U’ilani – Clara Tolentino
5- No Noe Ua Kea O Hana – Clara Tolentino
6- Honaunau Paka – Clara Tolentino
7- Green Lantern Hula – Hotel Hana-Maui Serenaders
8- Pupu A’o Ewa – Randy Lee
9- Mauna Loa – Ellen Pu
10- There Goes Kealoha – Ellen Pu
11- Uheuhene – Hana School Chorus
12- Aloha Oe – Amy Moiheha & combined Choruses
Length: 52:54 Released on: 02-10-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Waiehu Sons
Brothers Sheldon & Kevin Brown formed their band, the Waiehu Sons, in 1971, soon after high school.
The brothers were working 48-hour shifts as paramedics in Lahaina, Maui.
Encouraged by their co-workers, they turned professional.
Slack Key Guitar master Kevin Brown and Ukulele virtuoso Sheldon Brown were joined by falsetto vocalist and bass player, Atta Betts.
They cut their debut recording, “Ho’olu”, in 1979.
Today, almost 40 years later, we’ll share this classic music.
This week's playlist:
1- Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai – Waiehu Sons
2- Akala’I Au I Kuhiau – Waiehu Sons
3- Keawaiki – Waiehu Sons
4- Kou Aloha Mau A Mau – Waiehu Sons
5- Hula O Makee – Waiehu Sons
6- Koke’e – Waiehu Sons
7- Ikona – Waiehu Sons
8- Pua Olena – Waiehu Sons
9- Maui Waltz – Waiehu Sons
Length: 54:06 Released on: 02-03-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Waiehu Sons
Brother Noland - 1980
Noland Kaleolikolani Conjugacion was a 1975 graduate of Kamehameha Schools – Kapalama.
As the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970s came to a close, the icon Gabby Pahinui passed away on October 13, 1980.
Young Noland Conjugacion met with Gabby while he was recording his debut LP on Solbrea Records.
It signaled a new direction in young Hawaiian musical expression that was as revolutionary as the Richard Kauhi Quartet had been 30 years before.
Today, almost 40 years later, we’ll share this classic music.
This week's playlist:
1- Good Morning Haleiwa – Brother Noland
2- Kawaihae – Brother Noland
3- Manowaiopuna/ Koula – Brother Noland
4- Look What They’ve Done – Brother Noland
5- Pua Lane – Brother Noland
6- Nu’uanu Walk – Brother Noland
7- Haleakala – Brother Noland
8- The Pueo, Tara, & Me – Brother Noland
9- Lalanapunani – Brother Noland
Length: 53:26 Released on: 01-27-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Noland Conjugacion
Torchlighters - Coco Palms
The Torchlighters were a trio of Hawaiian musicians who performed at the Coco Palms Hotel in Wailua, Kauai, after they worked at the hotel during the day in other positions.
John Kaleiohi played guitar and sang falsetto vocals, John Kauo played the bass and sang tenor, and William Kaweo Carrillo, Jr. played the ukulele and sang baritone.
Their 1960 album was the very 1st release by Coco Palms Records.
Today, almost 60 years later, we’ll share this classic music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kaimana Hila - Torchlighters
2- Aloha Ia O Waianae - Torchlighters
3- Blue Hawaii - Torchlighters
4- Wai Ulu - Torchlighters
5- Kahealani - Torchlighters
6- Magic Isles - Torchlighters
7- Kila Kila O Haleakala - Torchlighters
8- Pupu Hinu Hinu - Torchlighters
9- Waipio - Torchlighters
10- Beyond The Reef - Torchlighters
11- Now Is The Hour - Torchlighters
Length: 53:48 Released on: 01-20-2017 Artist/Compiled by: The Torchlighters
Sam Kapu - 1968
Sam Kapu, Jr. was born on September 27, 1944 to Juanita and Sam Kapu, Sr.
His father was a famous performer the Hawaii Calls radio show, and on early Hawaiian recordings.
His mother sang with the Bina Mossman and the Johanna Wilcox Glee Clubs.
Sam, Jr. broke in with Don Ho in the mid-1960s to star in night clubs, on the radio, and on recordings.
Today, almost 50 years later, we’ll share this classic music.
This week's playlist:
1- Niu Hao Hao – Sam Kapu & the Lei Men
2- Mama’s Hapai Again – Sam Kapu & LM
3- Mokihana – Sam Kapu & the Lei Men
4- He Ono La – Sam Kapu & the Lei Men
5- Chotto Matte Kudasai – Sam Kapu
6- The Secret – Sam Kapu & the Lei Men
7- Maunalani Hale – Sam Kapu
8- Legend Of Lei Hua – Sam Kapu & LM
9- The Girl I Love – Sam Kapu & the Lei Men
10- Iwa Lani – Sam Kapu
11- Ka’anapali – Sam Kapu
Length: 53:55 Released on: 01-13-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Sam Kapu Jr.
