Andrew Aiona was born on January 1, 1902, and he died at the age of 64 on November 9, 1966.
Young Andy spent 2 years at Kamehameha Schools, but quit due to difficulties he experienced because of the loss of his right thumb in an accident.
Sent to the Reformatory For Boys, his skill on the saxophone earned him a soloist position in the Royal Hawaiian Band under the direction of Mekia Kealakai.
He also attended Henri Berger’s Private School of Music, where Andy learned the Arthur Lange Method of Arranging.
In 1921, at the age of 19, he traveled to Los Angeles, California and found success playing saxophone.
In the late 1920s, he switched to the steel guitar, igniting both recordings and performance tours.
Today, we’ll celebrate the early recorded legacy of Andy Iona & his Islanders from the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- You’ll Want To Ami Ami Oni Oni Too – Andy Iona & his Islanders
2- He Iniki - Andy Iona & his Islanders
3- Keko - Andy Iona & his Islanders
4- Hawaiian Hospitality - Andy Iona & his Islanders
5- Na Pua - Andy Iona & his Islanders
6- My Rose of Waikiki - Andy Iona & his Islanders
7- Kaneohe - Andy Iona & his Islanders
8- Nohea I Muolau Lani - Andy Iona & his Islanders
9- Heart Sick - Andy Iona & his Islanders
10- E Kala Mai I’a ‘Oe - Andy Iona
& his Islanders
11- Tropic Memories - Andy Iona & his Islanders
Length: 52:31 Released on: 02-13-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Andrew Aiona
Genoa Keawe - The 49th State Years
Genoa Leilani Kawaihapai Adolpho was born on October 31, 1918.
We lost Genoa Keawe, “Everyone’s Auntie”, on February 25, 2008.
Young Genoa began singing the soprano part in church hymns with her sister Annie.
At 21 years of age, she sang for Band Stand shows. Eventually, she caught the ear of John Kameaaloha Almeida, and spent the rest of her life as an icon of Hawaiian music.
Today, we’ll celebrate the early recorded legacy of Genoa Keawe on 49th State Records from the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Ha’aheo Kaimana Hila – Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
2- Nawiliwili - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
3- Stevedore Hula - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
4- Firemen’s Hula - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
5- Makapu’u Lighthouse - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
6- Royal Hawaiian Hotel - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
7- Sure (Polola’i Oia I’o) - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
8- Olu O Pu’ulani - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
9- Nani Mokihana - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
10- The Snows Are Falling On Mauna Kea - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
11- Yellow Ginger Lei - Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
Length: 54:27 Released on: 02-06-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Genoa Leilani Kawaihapai Adolpho Keawe
"Squeeze" Kamana & his Hawaiian All-Stars
John Maia Kamana, Sr. was born on November 6, 1903 in North Kohala, Hawaii.
We lost him at the age of 64 on October 23, 1968.
As a child, young John often didn’t have money for school lunch, so his girl classmates would share their food with him. He’d reciprocate with a hug, or a squeeze. For the rest of his life, everyone called him ‘Squeeze’.
As a key member of Al Kealoha Perry’s Singing Surfriders, ‘Squeeze’ spent many years as a mainstay of the “Hawaii Calls” radio program.
The recording we’ll hear now was produced & directed by ‘Squeeze’, and he also chose the songs, the arrangements, and the players.
Plus he played ukulele, and sang when necessary.
Today, we’ll celebrate the early recorded legacy of ‘Squeeze’ Kamana & his Hawaiian All-Stars from the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Pua Maeole – Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ All-Stars
2- Hukilau – ‘Squeeze’ Kamana w/ All-Stars
3- Welcome Malihini – Sonny Nicolas w/ All-Stars
4- Hawaiian Scotchman – ‘Squeeze’ & Benny Kalama
5- Hoku O Kalani – Danny Stewart w/ All-Stars
6- To Make You Love Me, Ku’uipo – Benny Kalama
7- E Inu Tatou E/ Toerau – ‘Squeeze’ w/ All-Stars
8- Kainoa – Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ All-Stars
9- Lola O’Brien – ‘Squeeze’ & Sonny Nicolas
10- Kawika/ Ha’u Ha’u E – ‘Squeeze’ w/ All-Stars
11- Kalua – Benny Kalama w/ All-Stars
Length: 53:58 Released on: 01-30-2015 Artist/Compiled by: "Squeeze" Kamana & his Hawaiian All-Stars
Jesse Kalima & His Group
Jesse Kaleihia Andre Kalima was born in Honolulu on October 31, 1920, and he passed away at the age of 59 on Sunday, July 13, 1980.
Jesse was a teenaged ukulele virtuoso in the 1930s, and then he formed the Kalima Brothers combo in the 1940s.
Later, in the 1960s, he formed a new group for performing and recording.
Jesse Kalima and his group featured Jesse on ukulele, Albert Kalima on bass, Sonny Waiau on piano, and Sanford Schutte on percussion.
Today, we’ll celebrate the early recorded legacy of Jesse Kalima & his
Group from the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Lepe Ula Ula – Jesse Kalima & his Group
2- E Liliu E - Jesse Kalima & his Group
3- Hi’ilawe - Jesse Kalima & his Group
4- Only Ashes Remain - Jesse Kalima & his Group
5- I Ka Po Me Ke Ao - Jesse Kalima & his Group
6- Ahulili - Jesse Kalima & his Group
7- Kona Kai O Pua - Jesse Kalima & his Group
8- He Aloha No O Honolulu - Jesse Kalima & his Group
9- Hole Waimea - Jesse Kalima & his Group
10- Gone With The Wind - Jesse Kalima & his Group
Length: 53:37 Released on: 01-23-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Jesse Kalima & His Group
Eddie Spencer & the Queen's Men
Edward Lani Kinilau, Jr. was born on October 21, 1916, and we lost him at the age of 89 on March 5, 2006.
His birth parents were Edward Lani Kinilau, Sr. and Emma Kekoa, but Eddie was hanai’d to the Spencer Ohana, retaining his middle name of Lani.
In the Navy During WWII, Eddie Spencer was a member of Bill Akamunou & his Nautical Hawaiians.
After the War, Eddie was a bus driver performing with HRT’s musical group, The Transit Hawaiians.
Eventually, Eddie’s own group, The Queen’s Men, played in the Barefoot Bar at the Queen’s Surf for the Dinner Show, prior to the Sterling Mossman revues that began later in the evening.
Today, we’ll celebrate the early recorded legacy of the Queen’s Men from the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Na Lei O Hawaii – Eddie Spencer w/ Queen’s Men
2- Tahiti Nui – Phyllis Brooks w/ Queen’s Men
3- E Mama E – Joe Secritario w/ Queen’s Men
4- Ahulili – Gabby Pahinui w/ Queen’s Men
5- Paradise Isle – Gabby Pahinui w/ Queen’s Men
6- Aloha Sunset Land – Eddie Spencer w/ Queen’s Men
7- Ia Neke – Phyllis Brooks w/ Queen’s Men
8- Mauna Loa – Gabby Pahinui w/ Queen’s Men
9- Lei Aloha Lei Makamae – Duet: Gabby & Joe
10- Ke Kali Nei Au – Duet: Eddie & Joe
Length: 53:46 Released on: 01-16-2015 Artist/Compiled by: Edward Lani Spencer
