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 35th annual Territorial Christmas Party.
This week's playlist:
1- Mele Kalikimaka – Genoa Keawe
2- Deck The Halls – The Surfers
3- Numba One Day of Christmas - Ed Kenney
4- Christmas Luau - Janet Hilo
5- Christmas In Hawaii - Waimanalo Keiki
6- White Christmas - Haunani Kahalewai
7- Jingle Bells - Genoa Keawe
8- The Song of Christmas – Don Ho
9- Hawaiian Santa - The Surfers
10- Ku'u Pahu Nei - Maile Aloha Singers
11- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Waimanalo Keiki
12- Silent Night - Nina, Lani, & Lahela
Length: 53:06 Released on: 12-20-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Various Territorial Artists
Lani McIntire
Lani Victor McIntire was born on December 15, 1904, and we lost him on June 17, 1951.
He was only 46 years old.
Lani was the younger brother of Dick McIntire. The two brothers joined the US Navy and reached the West coast. Soon they were performing together, and on their own.
Lani McIntire achieved fame playing with Sol Ho’opii & his Novelty Trio before forming his own act, Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians. Lani would eventually headline at the Lexington Hotel in New York City.
We’ve featured Lani McIntire’s big band on our Hawaiian Swing Band show that is still available at TerritorialAirwaves.com. We’ll focus on the music of Lani’s string combo.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians.
This week's playlist:
1- Kama’aina – Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
2- Maui Chant - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
3- Sophisticated Hula - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
4- Kaneohe Hula - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
5- That’s The Hawaiian In Me - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
6- My Lovely Hawaiian Maid - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
7- At Waikiki - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
8- Little Heaven of the Seven Seas - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
9- You’re The One Rose - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
10- Kolopa - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
11- My Sweet Sweet - Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
Length: 52:50 Released on: 12-13-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Lani Victor McIntire
Dick McIntire
Dick McIntire was born on April 6, 1902, and we lost him on May 20, 1951.
He was only 49 years old.
Dick was the older brother of Lani McIntire. The two brothers joined the US Navy and reached the West coast. Soon they were performing together, and on their own.
Dick McIntire achieved fame playing on California radio stations in the 1930s. His most famous trio originally featured his brother Lani and Danny Kua’ana.
In Hollywood, Dick played in most of the Hawaiian-themed films of the time, while performing at many hotels and night clubs thoughout the country. He recorded over 300 records, backing many big stars who tried their hand at Hawaiian music.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians.
This week's playlist:
1- Muliwai Hula – Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
2- Tahuwahuwahi - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
3- Waikiki Hula - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
4- Ulili E - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
5- Palolo - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
6- Uluwehi O Ka’ala - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
7- Tomi Tomi - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
8- Nani Wale Ka Mahina - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
9- Hilo E - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
10- Pa’ahana - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
11- Ku’uipo - Dick McIntire & his Harmony Hawaiians
Length: 55:12 Released on: 12-06-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Dixon Ka'aihue McIntire
Charles Kaipo Miller, Jr.
Charles Kaipo Miller, Jr. was a Hawaiian born in Chicago, raised on the road in a touring Hawaiian show of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, married a Hawaiian dancer at the Lexington Hotel in New York City, and finally, followed his heritage to headline in the finest hotels in Waikiki.
We’ll tell his amazing story, while we share his beautiful falsetto voice.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of the Charles Kaipo Miller, Jr.
This week's playlist:
1- Hula O Makee – Charles Kaipo Miller
2- Out On The Beach At Waikiki - Charles Kaipo Miller
3- Sophisticated Hula - Charles Kaipo Miller
4- My Yellow Ginger Lei - Charles Kaipo Miller
5- Ka’ano’i - Charles Kaipo Miller
6- Mauna Kea - Charles Kaipo Miller
7- E Naughty Naughty Mai Nei - Charles Kaipo Miller
8- Naka Pueo Kahi - Charles Kaipo Miller
9- Lehuanani - Charles Kaipo Miller
10- There Goes Kealoha - Charles Kaipo Miller
11- Mi Nei - Charles Kaipo Miller
12- Somewhere In Hawaii - Charles Kaipo Miller
Length: 54:03 Released on: 11-29-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Charles Kaipo Miller, Jr.
Don Ho
Donald Tai Loy Ho was born on August 13, 1930, and for 5 decades, Don Ho’s show was the top draw in Waikiki.
Don passed away on April 14, 2007.
Don visited us in the studios of Territorial Airwaves on April 18, 2004 for an hour of reminiscing.
Today, we share some of those early recordings and a few stories.
Today, we’ll celebrate the recorded legacy of Don Ho.
This week's playlist:
1- Night Life – Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
2- Nani Waimea - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
3- Pupu A’o Ewa – Don Ho @ Honey’s
4- Blue Coral - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
5- Suck ‘Em Up - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
6- I’ll Remember You - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
7- You May Go - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
8- Ain’t No Big Thing - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
9- Lover’s Prayer - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
10- Maka Hila Hila - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
11- If I Had It To Do All Over Again - Don Ho & the Swinging Alii’s
Length: 53:31 Released on: 11-22-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Donald Tai Loy Ho
