Territorial Airwaves began broadcasting on June 13, 1979.
Shortly after, in 1980, Joseph Fernandez Kalahanauokalakaua Serrao released his debut recording.
Joseph covered several of his grandfather, Danny Ku’s, compositions.
Danny Ku was a successful steel guitarist and bandleader in the 1930s, 40s, & 50s.
As the Territorial Airwaves broadcast was in its infancy 36 years ago, we appreciated Joseph Serrao’s tribute to his grandfather.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- Hula Holiday – Joseph Serrao
2- A’ole Kukui Hele Po - Joseph Serrao
3- Mele Of My Tutu E - Joseph Serrao
4- By The Sea - Joseph Serrao
5- Ei Nei - Joseph Serrao
6- Time For The Tide To Go Out - Joseph Serrao
7- Pali Breeze - Joseph Serrao
8- Dancing Under The Stars - Joseph Serrao
9- For You - Joseph Serrao
10- Kona Devotion - Joseph Serrao
11- My Hawaiian Souvenirs - Joseph Serrao
Length: 53:29 Released on: 11-04-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Joseph Serrao
Reggie Berdon - 1978
Territorial Airwaves began broadcasting on June 13, 1979.
Many of us who were there believe that the “Hawaiian Renaissance” effectively ended with Gabby Pahinui’s death on October 13, 1980.
One of our treasured recordings from December 1978, late in the era, was the debut recording of Reggie Berdon. “Reggie!”, featured Edd Shonk, Sterling Kahalepuna, and the 1st recordings by Karen Keawehawaii.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- Komo Mai – Reggie Berdon
2- Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua – Reggie Berdon
3- Manu O’o - Reggie Berdon
4- Nanakuli - Reggie Berdon
5- Kaimana Hila - Reggie Berdon
6- My Sweet Sweet - Reggie Berdon
7- Nani Kauai - Reggie Berdon
8- Isa Lei - Reggie Berdon
9- Mauna Loa - Reggie Berdon
10- Mae Ae I Ka Hewa - Reggie Berdon
Length: 54:01 Released on: 10-28-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Reginald Berdon
Bob Davis - On the S.S. Lurline
Numerous Hawaiian recording artists and entertainers got their start as tour escorts, aka: tour guides.
In the Territory of Hawaii, visitors were placed under the care of guides, who also sang and danced Hawaiian music during their guided tours.
Notable examples include Paschaol’s Tradewind Tour drivers on Maui, and Bill Ka’iwa in Waikiki.
Many others thrived.
Margaret Williams of Tradewinds Records decided to record Bob Davis, who had hosted and greeted at both the Halekulani Hotel, and for the great white Matson ocean liner, the S.S. Lurline.
Today, 50 plus years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- He ‘Ono – Bob Davis
2- That’s The Hawaiian In Me – Bob Davis
3- Pupu A’o Ewa – Bob Davis
4- Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula – Bob Davis
5- Latitu – Bob Davis
6- Beyond The Reef – Bob Davis
7- Laupahoehoe Hula – Bob Davis
8- Little Grass Shack – Bob Davis
9- Hukilau – Bob Davis
10- I Wish They Didn’t Mean Goodbye – Bob Davis
Length: 53:47 Released on: 10-21-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Bob Pauhale Davis
Hawaiian Railroads - 1977
Marcus Schutte, Jr. experienced considerable success in 1974 with his “Paniolo Country” recordings with Gabe Kila & the Nanakuli Sons.
In 1977, he followed that up with an album in tribute to his father, an engineer on Hawaii’s railroads, as well as honoring historic railroads on various Hawaiian islands.
The songs celebrate Hawaii’s colorful railroad history.
In light of the present day ‘rail’ controversy, these musical stories remind us of what once was.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- No. 90 – O.R.&L. – Rodney Arias
2- My Father Was A Railroad Man – Rodney Arias
3- (Ball-Lee) Iaea – Marcus Schutte
4- Akahele I Ke Ka’a Ahi – Copper Nickels
5- Makua To Kahuku – Sanford Schutte
6- Waiakea Sugar Train – Debbie Gima
7- Mahukona Landing–1883 – Rodney Arias
8- Lahaina & Ka’anapali Railroad – Alwyn Erub
9- Kapoho – Debbie Gima
10- The Story Of The Hamakua Express – Rodney Arias
Length: 53:26 Released on: 10-14-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Marcus Schutte Jr & Sanford Schutte
Nedward, Ledward, & Bernard
In November of 1979, Territorial Airwaves was still in its first 6 months of life.
The group, Hui Ohana, featuring Ledward & Nedward Ka’apana, with Dennis Pavao, had disbanded. Ledward had recorded “I Kona” with Na Leo Kani O Punahele.
Then with Bill Murata’s “Pumehana Records”, Ledward rejoined his fraternal twin brother, Nedward, for a project with Bernard Kamala.
Since the
Ka’apana’s were from the Big Island of Hawaii, while Bernard was born in Pu’uwai, Ni’ihau, the album was titled, “Ni’ihau – Hawaii”.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- Kipola – Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
2- Salomila - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
3- Model T - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
4- Pua Hone - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
5- Pua Loke - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
6- Home Grown - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
7- Kawaihoa - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
8- Pua Mana - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
9- Miloli’i - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
10- E Kolu Mea Nui - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
Length: 53:42 Released on: 10-07-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Ka'apana & Kamala - Niihau-Hawaii
