Thomas Kihei Desha Brown, William Christoper Enoch “Bunny” Brown, Puni “Buddy” Brown – Edward Kaumoana “Mona” Kalima, and Arthur W. Kaua, Jr. knew each other their entire lives, which could be heard in their music.
Honing their talents in the choir of the Haili Church in Hilo, Hawaii, the Hilo Hawaiians traveled the world sharing their special Hawaiian music.
Today, we’ll share memorable selections from this musical legacy!
This week's playlist:
1- Hanohano Hanalei – Hilo Hawaiians
2- Alika - Hilo Hawaiians
3- Koni Au - Hilo Hawaiians
4- Ho’okena - Hilo Hawaiians
5- Kainoa - Hilo Hawaiians
6- Somewhere In Hawaii - Hilo Hawaiians
7- Niu Hao Hao - Hilo Hawaiians
8- Pohakalani - Hilo Hawaiians
9- Beautiful Kahana - Hilo Hawaiians
10- Tahuwahuwahi - Hilo Hawaiians
11- Old Plantation (Ku’u Home) - Hilo Hawaiians
Length: 55:12 Released on: 12-16-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Hilo Hawaiians
Hawaii's World's Fair Album-1964
New York’s World’s Fair opened at Flushing Meadows, on April 22, 1964.
But earlier in 1963, the Sounds of Hawaii label had gathered a bevy of Hawaii’s stars to record a commerative album to be sold at the “Spirit of Aloha” exhibit at the Fair.
Today, we’ll share memorable selections from this musical legacy!
This week's playlist:
1- Pua Maeole – Rodrigues Sisters
2- Malihini Mele – Barney Isaacs
3- Kaimana Hila – Marcella Kalua
4- Tahuwahuwahi – Pua Almeida
5- Beyond The Reef – Barney Isaacs
6- Ke Kali Nei Au – Bill Kaiwa
7- Hilo March – Barney Isaacs
8- Hukilau – Nina Kealiiwahamana
9- To You Sweetheart Aloha – Barney Isaacs
10- Pidgin English Hula – Kim Sisters
11- Aloha Oe – Barney Isaacs
Length: 54:21 Released on: 12-09-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Bill Kaiwa - Revisited
our last tribute to Bill Ka’iwa (AhNee) was done on February 11, 2012.
Now we’ll share with you a tribute show to be installed permanently into our “All Shows” archives at Territorial Airwaves.Com.
Today, we’ll share memorable selections from his musical legacy!
This week's playlist:
1- Ahi Wela – Bill Ka’iwa
2- Latitu – Bill Ka’iwa
3- Keaka Walkahauki – Bill Ka’iwa
4- Maunalahilahi – Bill Ka’iwa
5- No Kipu Kai – Bill Ka’iwa
6- Wehiwehi ‘Oe – Bill Ka’iwa
7- Sweet Moonlight – Bill Ka’iwa
8- Home Nani O Kanahele – Bill Ka’iwa
9- Halekulani – Bill Ka’iwa
10- Moloka’i Waltz – Bill Ka’iwa
11- Kuwiliwili Iho Au – Bill Ka’iwa
12- Hawaii Aloha – Bill Ka’iwa
Length: 52:19 Released on: 12-02-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Bill Kaiwa
Al Kealoha Perry - Revisited
Al Kealoha Perry & the Singing Surfriders were riding high in 1940.
They were the house band on the “Hawaii Calls” radio show, and they recorded extensively.
We shared a tribute show on August 23, 2013, which is still in our archives on the “All Shows” page at Territorial Airwaves.com.
Now, we’ll add another tribute show to the archives.
Today, more than 75 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this musical legacy!
This week's playlist:
1- The Hula Oni Oni E – Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
2- Pua Hau O Maleka – Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
3- Tahuwahuwahi - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
4- Hawaiian Cowboy - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
5- Polynesian Love Song – AKP & Singing Surfriders
6- Under A Spreading Coconut Tree – AKP & Singing Ss
7- Kalakaua - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
8- Poki’i - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
9- Kalaniana’ole - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
10- Lanakila - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
11- Twilight In Hawaii - Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
Length: 54:42 Released on: 11-25-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Al Kealoha Perry & Singing Surfriders
Waikiki Swings - Honey's Tavern
Waikiki was a swinging place in the early 1960s.
When Don Ho brought “Honey’s Tavern” from Kaneohe, Waikiki would never be the same.
Hula Records recognized the seismic shift in the Waikiki entertainment scene, and made some remote live recordings at the club. Performers included Don Ho, Kui & Nani Lee, Sonny Chillingworth, Zoulou, & more.
Today, more than 50 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this musical legacy!
This week's playlist:
1- Taro Patch – Kui & Nani Lee
2- Hula Blues/ Whee Ha Swing – Sonny Chillingworth
3- I Left My Heart In Cali-Frisco – Don Ho
4- Pupu A’o Ewa – Don Ho
5- He Ono – Kui & Nani Lee
6- Where Is My Love Tonight? – Nani Lee
7- Lahainaluna - Alvan
8- The Coed Song – Zoulou & Go-Aheads
9- Ne’e Ne’e Mai A Pili – Zoulou & Go-Aheads
10- When It’s Time To Go – Kui Lee
Length: 53:56 Released on: 11-18-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
