The words “Mele Kalikimaka” are a phonetic translation of “Merry Christmas”.
When Westerners first brought the custom of Christmas to Hawaii.
it coincided with the Hawaiian traditional observance of “Makahiki”.
As the Hawaiians gradually embraced the concept of Christmas, they turned the holiday greeting into words that rolled more easily off their tongues…..Mele Kalikimaka!
Today, we’ll roast some musical chestnuts over a hot turntable, as we share our 37th annual Territorial Christmas Party.
This week's playlist:
1- Mele Kalikimaka – Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
2- The Christmas Gift - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
3- The Song of Christmas - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
4- Silver Bells - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
5- It’s Christmas Time Again - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
6- The Christmas Song - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
7- O Bambino - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
8- Some Children See Him/ P Lai E - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
9- This Christmas - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
10- Christmas Is - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
11- Merry Christmas Neighbor - Don Ho w/ Gordon Jenkins Orch. & Chorus
Length: 53:36 Released on: 12-25-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Don Ho Christmas Album
Lena Machado
Lena Waialeale Machado graced our world from October 16, 1903 to January 22, 1974.
In 1998, I partnered with Michael Cord of Cord International Records, to produce a compact disc featuring many of Lena’s memorable recordings. Her hanai daughter, Piolani Motta, collaborated with us to create Lena’s first authorized biography.
Today, we’ll hear that memorable recording, which received 2 awards in the 1998 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Kauoha Mai – Lena Machado
2- Ho’onanea - Lena Machado
3- Kamalani O Keaukaha - Lena Machado
4- Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe (1935) - Lena Machado
5- Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe (1962) - Lena Machado
6- Moani Keala O Na Pua Makahikina - Lena Machado
7- E Ku’u Baby, Hot Cha Cha - Lena Machado
8- Ku’u Wa Li’i Li’i - Lena Machado
9- U’ilani - Lena Machado
10- Holo Wa’a Pa - Lena Machado
11- Mom - Lena Machado
Length: 54:37 Released on: 12-18-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Hawaiian Songbird
Hawaii Calls presents Young Hawaiians
The Hawaii Calls radio show was broadcast to all parts of the globe between 1935 and 1975.
In 1964, the Don Ho & the Aliis era began.
The Waikiki entertainment scene went through change, with more young acts with the 60s sound performing in the showrooms and lounges.
Hawaii Calls tried to respond to these changes by releasing an album in 1971, showcasing some of the bright young stars of Waikiki entertainment.
Today, we’ll hear that memorable recording, one of the final releases by Webley Edwards, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Waimanalo Bay – Alex McAngus
2- Hawaii, Pearls of the Sea – Barney Isaacs
3- Happy Me – Boyce Rodrigues
4- Young Hawaii – Jeff Apaka
5- Color Our Love Hawaii – Varoa Tiki
6- An Occasional Man – Mate’ Ng
7- Off Shore – Barney Isaacs
8- Ten Guitars – Alex McAngus
9- Wonderful World of Aloha – Jeff Apaka
10- Hurry Home – Boyce Rodrigues
11- Pili Na Mau (Release Me) – Makaha Rainbows
Length: 53:22 Released on: 12-11-2015 Artist/Compiled by: The Young Hawaiians
Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
The Blahlas were originally a quintet from Keaukaha, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
They first met at a slack key concert in 1974, and formed the group.
“Da Blahlas” would loosely translate from Pidgin English into “The Brothers”.
The group recorded 3 albums – the 1st in 1976, and the other 2 in January & August of 1978.
Today, we’ll hear those memorable Da Blahlas recordings, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Loa’a Ko Puna Kauoha – Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
2- Maile Lau Li’i Li’i - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
3- He Ono - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
4- E A’ama - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
5- Honoli’i - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
6- Lepe ‘Ula’ula - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
7- Na Moku Eha - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
8- Ke Ala A Ka Jeep - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
9- Na Ka Pueo - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
10- Kaneohe - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
11- Waika - Da Blahlas of Keaukaha
Length: 54:28 Released on: 12-04-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Da Blahlas
Pua Almeida & Banyan Court Music
Pua Almeida was with us from February 17, 1922 to his untimely death at the age of 51, on February 9, 1974.
Soon after Pua’s passing, Waikiki Records issued a tribute album in his memory, focusing on music performed by Pua at the Moana Hotel Banyan Court.
Today, we’ll hear that memorable Pua Almeida recording, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
