Allen “Buddy” Keaweleiohawaii George was born in Honolulu on November 1, 1932.
He was renamed “Buddy Fo” when he was hanai’d to the musical “Fo” ohana.
Buddy found that he loved to play percussion.
Soon after graduating from Roosevelt High, he was in Waikiki forming the harmony group, the Invitations.
Buddy would continue to lead groups for decades, and would be performing and recording music for the balance of his life, visiting several islands and the mainland.
Buddy Fo passed away on April 30, 2011, at the age of 78.
Join us as we share favorite recordings by Buddy Fo.
This week's playlist:
1- E Ku’u Baby Hot Cha Cha – Buddy Fo & the Invitations
2- Malia My Tita – Buddy Fo & the Invitations
3- Intangible Dream – Buddy Fo & his Group
4- Where Is My Love Tonight – Buddy Fo & his Group
5- Days Of My Youth – Buddy Fo & his Group
6- Going Home – Buddy Fo & his Group
7- Quiet Village – Buddy Fo
8- South Sea Sadie – Buddy Fo’s New Hawaii
9- Nalo Country – Buddy Fo & the N.B.T.
10- Mane’i Mai Oe – Buddy Fo
11- Always You – Buddy Fo
Length: 53:48 Released on: 04-19-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Buddy Fo
The Invitations
Buddy Fo was a fan of Richard Kauhi in the late 1940s.
After the Richard Kauhi Quartette disbanded, Buddy became roommates in Waikiki with the group’s guitarist, Sonny Kamaka.
Influenced by the 1950s sound of the Four Freshman and the Hi-Lo’s, they eventually formed a new 5 member group called The Invitations, featuring incredible harmony vocals.
They were recognized as the best new vocal group of 1959 through their smash debut recording.
For this show, we’ll focus on music that The Invitations recorded on the mainland in the late 1950s.
Join us as we share favorite recordings illustrating that “Invitations” type of Hawaiian music.
This week's playlist:
1- Nani Waimea – The Invitations
2- Princess Pupule - The Invitations
3- Sweet Someone - The Invitations
4- Susie Anna E - The Invitations
5- Hawaiian Hospitality - The Invitations
6- Hawaii Calls - The Invitations
7- Pretty Red Hibiscus - The Invitations
8- Ka Makani Kaili Aloha - The Invitations
9- Leahi - The Invitations
10- Twilight In Hawaii - The Invitations
11- Goodnight, Leilani E - The Invitations
Length: 52:39 Released on: 04-12-2013 Artist/Compiled by: The Invitations
34th Annual Merrie Terrie Hula Festival
The 50th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii, will test the boundaries of hula expression through a continuous evolution embracing innovative hula performance….
but the 34th Annual Merrie Terrie Hula Festival in the Territory of Hawaii will continue to focus on authentic recordings from the Territorial through the Hawaiian Renaissance periods of Hawaiian history.
Today, we’ll share the 34th annual Ultra-Auana Chalanagalang Championships!
This week's playlist:
1- Ka Mele O Ku’u Pu’uwai – Ho’oipo Trio
2- Holoholo Ka’a – Kawai Cockett & Lei Kukui Serenaders
3- Kawehi Ona Mokupuni – Myrtle K. Hilo
4- Kawehi Ona Mokupuni – Myra English
5- Ali’ipoe – Dorothy Kalima & K Sisters
6- Ni’ihau – Kai Davis & Julia Nui’s Kamaaina
7- Ai Kakou – Myrtle K. Hilo
8- Lei Hinahina – Jackie Flores & Twilite Serenaders
9- He Aloha No ‘O Waianae – Larry Arieta
10- Pua Laniuma – Genoa Keawe
11- Nani Lawai – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
Length: 53:30 Released on: 04-05-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Tony Lindsey
Anthony Yukim Lindsey was born on April 20, 1929 in Waialua, Moloka’i, and he passed away at the age of 78 on March 15, 2008.
In 1966, Tony Lindsey worked at the Hilton Hawaiian Village during the days, but at night, Tony was performing at the “Big K” Lounge in Kalihi, in the shadow of O’ahu Prison.
Hula Records discovered him there, and recorded enough of his music to fill a pair of albums.
Today, we’ll share favorite recordings of Tony Lindsey
This week's playlist:
1- Stevedore Hula – Tony Lindsey & Friends
2- Nanakuli – Tony Lindsey & Friends
3- Aloha No - Tony Lindsey & Friends
4- Be Still ‘Oe - Tony Lindsey & Friends
5- Kahea A Ke Aloha - Tony Lindsey & Friends
6- Ku’u Hoa - Tony Lindsey & Friends
7- Kau’ikeaouli - Tony Lindsey & Friends
8- Ke’anae - Tony Lindsey & Friends
9- Kiss And Never Tell - Tony Lindsey & Friends
10- Ku’u Lei Anuenue - Tony Lindsey & Friends
11- Na Wai Kaulana - Tony Lindsey & Friends
12- Blue Darling - Tony Lindsey & Friends
Length: 53:30 Released on: 03-29-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Tony Lindsey
Hawaiian Male Falsetto Festival
For almost 15 years, the Aloha Festivals sponsored a wonderful Hawaiian male falsetto contest.
Originally hosted by our pal, Frank B. Shaner, it was later co-hosted by Karen Keawehawaii and yours truly.
As more of our younger Hawaiian traditionalist artists approach us to study, re-arrange, and re-record, we realized that it must be time for our Falsetto Festival Follies.
Today, we’ll share rare recordings of Hawaiian male falsetto vocalists.
This week's playlist:
1- Naka Pueo – George Kainapau & his Hawaiians
2- Na Wai Kaulana – Tony Lindsey & Friends
3- Nani Hanalei – Kai Davis
4- He U’i – Danny Kua’ana
5- Ka Anoi – Gabby Pahinui
6- Kaena – Norman Isaacs
7- Nani Molokai – Frank Kawelo
8- Love Come Back To Me – George Kainapau
9- Pua Maeole – Mahiai Beamer
10- Kealoha – Benny Kalama
11- Pua Lilia – Joe Keawe
12- E Mama E – Joe Secretario
Length: Released on: 03-22-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Various male falsetto artists
