Katherine “Nina” Keali’iwahamana Rodrigues Rapozo was born into a Hawaiian music dynasty.
She was named after her great, great grandmother.
Nina’s mother, Vickie I’i Rodrigues was the family’s musical matriarch.
Along with her brother Boyce, and her sisters Lani & Lahela, Nina was trained in Hawaii’s music.
As a 16 year old senior at Marynoll School, Nina won the All-Catholic High School Talent Contest in 1953. She eventually became a regular on the “Hawaii Calls” radio show.
Nina began recording with Jack de Mello in 1961, appearing in Europe and Asia.
Nina Keali’iwahamana’s angelic voice has earned her the distinction as the renowned mezzo soprano of Hawaiian classical music.
We’ll share some of our favorite selections from the musical legacy of Nina Keali’iwahamana.
This week's playlist:
1- Kalama’ula – Nina Keali’iwahamana
2- Hilo One - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Na Mele Ohana
3- Po La’i La’i - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Pauline Kekahuna
4- Dark Moon - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Lani & Lahela
5- Matsonia - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Lani & Lahela
6- Pua Maeole - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Benny Kalama
7- O Ko’u Aloha Ia ‘Oe - Nina Keali’iwahamana
8- Silhouette Hula - Nina Keali’iwahamana
9- Keaukaha – Nina Keali’iwahamana
10- Nani Wale Lihue - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Jack de Mello
11- He Inoa No Ka’iulani - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Lani & Lahela
12- Moloka’i Waltz - Nina Keali’iwahamana w/ Jack de Mello
Length: 53:23 Released on: 05-09-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Katherine Keali'iwahamana Rodrigues
Boyce Rodrigues
Lawrence Boyce Kaihiihikapuokalani Rodrigues, aka: Boyce Rodrigues, inherited his talent and discipline for Hawaiian music from his mother, Vickie Ii Rodrigues.
Boyce joined his mother and his three sisters: Nina, Lani, & Lahela, as regulars on the cast of the famed “Hawaii Calls” radio show.
Boyce has been featured in numerous recordings through the years, and has performed at many top venues in Waikiki, Canada, & Japan.
We’ll share some of our favorite selections from the musical legacy of Boyce Rodrigues.
This week's playlist:
1- Tewe Tewe – Boyce Rodrigues
2- Mana - Boyce Rodrigues
3- Radio Hula - Boyce Rodrigues
4- Latitu - Boyce Rodrigues
5- Happy Me - Boyce Rodrigues
6- My Darling - Boyce Rodrigues
7- Hanalei Moon - Boyce Rodrigues
8- Waikiki Chickadee - Boyce Rodrigues
9- Aloha Sunset Land - Boyce Rodrigues
10- Maui Girl - Boyce Rodrigues
11- Remember I Gave My Aloha - Boyce Rodrigues
12- Pagan Love Song - Boyce Rodrigues
13- Beyond The Reef - Boyce Rodrigues
Length: 52:55 Released on: 05-02-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Lawrence Kaihiihikapuokalani Rodrigues
35th Annual Merrie Terrie Hula Festival
In this show, we’ll feature music from the 1940s through the 1970s.
This time, we’ll share chalangalang hula!
While the 51st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii will test the boundaries of hula expression through a continuous evolution embracing innovative hula performance….
The 35th annual Merrie Terrie Hula Festival will continue to focus on authentic recordings from the Territorial through the Hawaiian Renaissance periods of Hawaiian history.
We now present the 35th annual Merrie Terrie Hula Festival…. Home of the Ultra-Awana Chalangalang Championships.
This week's playlist:
1- My Tropical Baby – Joe Pa’oa’o
2- Kaulana O Waimanalo – Linda Dela Cruz w/ Keawehawaii’s
3- Pupu A’o Ni’ihau – Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
4- Kuwili – Alice Johnson w/ Pauline Kekahuna
5- Nani O’ahu - Halona
6- Be Still ‘Oe – Tony Lindsey & Friends
7- Ko Ma’i Ho E’u E’u – Joseph Kahaulelio & Ho’oheno Serenaders
8- He Aloha No ‘O Waianae – Larry Arieta & Tropical Serenaders
9- Lei Hinahina – Jackie Flores w/ Twilite Serenaders
10- Kona Kai O Pua – Keli’i Chun w/ Twilite Serenaders
11- Ka Mele O Ku’u Pu’uwai – The Ho’oipo Trio
12- Moku O Keawe – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
Length: 53:34 Released on: 04-25-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Ultra-Awana Chalangalang Championships
Kalama's Quartette
In 1926, three Hawaiian men formed a musical group on the East Coast of the Mainland US.
Maika Hanapi, William Kalama, & Bob Nawahine performed as the Hanapi Trio.
In 1927, Dave Kaleipua Munson joined and they renamed themselves Kalama’s Quartet.
In 1928, a 2nd steel guitarist, Bob Matsu, joined, but the group’s name remained Kalama’s Quatet, because they had already become popular through their early recordings.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from recorded legacy of Kalama’s Quartet !
This week's playlist:
1- Hapa Haole Hula Girl – Kalama’s Quartet
2- TuTuE, TuTuHo’i - Kalama’s Quartet
3- On The Beach At Waikiki - Kalama’s Quartet
4- Maile Lau Li’i Li’i - Kalama’s Quartet
5- Ho’ohihi ‘Oe Ke Ike Mai - Kalama’s Quartet
6- He’eia - Kalama’s Quartet
7- Na Moku Eha - Kalama’s Quartet
8- Kaleponi - Kalama’s Quartet
9- He Olu La No’u - Kalama’s Quartet
10- Hanohano Hanalei - Kalama’s Quartet
11- Lei E Hula - Kalama’s Quartet
Length: 53:14 Released on: 04-18-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Kalama's Quartette
Sol Hoopii
Solomon Ho’opi'i Ka’ai’ai – Sol Ho’opi'i – was the icon who introduced the Hawaiian steel guitar to the world.
His adventurous jazz and blues influenced solos redefined the instrument.
His innovative tunings and technical brilliance broadened its dynamic range.
The Hawaiian Steel Guitar continues to thrive globally as a testament to the enduring vision and groundbreaking achievments of virtuoso Sol Ho’opi’i, the King of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar.
Today, we’ll share some of our favorite recordings from recorded legacy of Sol Ho’opi’i !
This week's playlist:
1- Hilo Hanakahi – Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
2- 12th Street Rag – Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Five
3- Duke Kahanamoku - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
4- Come On Nancy - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
5- Meleana E - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
6- Henehene Kou Aka - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
7- Stack O Lee Blues - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Five
8- Pulupe - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
9- Hawaiian Honeymoon - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
10- Hualalai - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
11- Weave A Lei – Flower Lei - Sol Ho’opi’i Novelty Quartette
Length: 55:01 Released on: 04-11-2014 Artist/Compiled by: Solomon Ho'opi'i Ka'ai'ai
