John Avery Noble lived from September 17, 1892 to January 13, 1944.
Called “The Hawaiian Jazz King”, Honolulu born Johnny Noble became an orchestra leader, performer, composer, impresario, and arranger.
We’ll focus on some hapa haole tunes he actually composed, or had a hand in, as we share our
“Hapa Haole Songbook – Johnny Noble”.
This week's playlist:
1- Hula Blues – Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
2- Hawaiian Vamp – George Tautu Archer
3- Under The Moana Banyan Tree – Dick McIntire
4- In The Royal Hawaiian Hotel – Dick McIntire
5- The Lei Vendor – Sol Ho’opi’i
6- A Flower Lei – George Kainapau
7- Pretty Red Hibiscus – Ray Kinney
8- Everyone Is Singing Hawaiian Now – Danny Stewart
9- What Are The Wild Waves Saying? – Ray Kinney
10- Don’t Play Aloha When I Go – Jimmy Moikeha
11- My Hawaiian Souvenirs – Napua Stevens
Length: 54:58 Released on: 09-21-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Johnny Noble
Territorial Airwaves - "Bay Area Hawaiians - California Connection" (9/14/12)
Ray Meany established “Hawaiian Enterprises” in Oakland, California right after the end of WWII and began releasing Hawaiian recordings, sheet music, and instruments.
We’ll share music recorded in the East Bay area of California by Hawaiians living there in the mid-20th century.
Also joining us will be Dr. Pamela Lindell, the CEO of the Ho’olupa Cultural Foundation who will share some fascinating history of Hawaiians in California in the 19th century.
This week's playlist:
1- Polynesian Rhythm – Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
2- Steel Guitar Boogie - Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
3- I’m Going To Honolulu - Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
4- The Day of the Big Luau – Joe Kealoha
5- Kalihi - Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
6- Hapa Haole Honey – Joe Kealoha
7- Hinano – Joe Kealoha
8- My Pupule Lio - Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
9- Hula - Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
10- Lei Aloha - Bernie Ka’ai & his Island-Aires
Length: Released on: 09-14-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Bay Area Hawaiians
Arthur Kekua Fernandes was born on December 21, 1950, in Honolulu, and we lost him here, at the age of 41, on August 8th, 1991.
He was named after his maternal grandfather, Charles Kekua Farden.
His mother was the gifted Diana Farden Fernandes, one of the talented Farden siblings of Lahaina, Maui.
Kekua Fernandes sang at church, at socials, in contests, and at Kalani High School.
Kekua was of the generation immediatedly following his mentors: Diana Farden Fernandes, Irmgard Farden Alului, Emma Sharpe, Billy Gonsalves, Pauline Kekahuna, Leilani Sharpe Mendez, and Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln.
This week's playlist:
1- He U’i – Kekua Fernandes
2- Alekoki – Kekua Fernandes
3- Nani O Hilo E – Hawaiian Isles Serenaders
4- Straight From Hawaii To You – Kekua Fernandes
5- Ke Lei O Punahou – Kekua Fernandes
6- Ho’olehua – Kekua Fernandes
7- Kaulana ‘O Hilo Hanakahi – Kekua Fernandes
8- Sweet Patuti – Kekua Fernandes
9- E Maliu Mai – Kekua Fernandes
10- Kaulana Moloka’i – Kekua Fernandes
11- E Mama E – Kekua Fernandes
12- Medley: Sand/ 2 Shadows On The Sand- Kekua Fernandes
Length: 54:04 Released on: 09-07-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Kekua Fernandes
Territorial Airwaves - "Myrtle K. Hilo - Revisited" (8/31/12)
Myrtle Kahea was born in Hau’ula, O’ahu, on May 17, 1929.
And we lost Myrtle K. Hilo at the age of 80 on October 3, 2009.
Myrtle first sang with the Royal Hawaiian Girls Glee Club.
She then joined George Na’ope at the Niumalu Hotel.
Myrtle was also a fixture at the famed Club Polynesia.
She even worked as a cab driver, and a radio disc jockey.
We’ll celebrate her remarkable life by sharing music from her 3 stereo LPs that she recorded beginning in 1968.
This week's playlist:
1- Poi Maker’s Tune – Myrtle K. Hilo
2- Ko Ma’i Ho ‘Eu ‘Eu - Myrtle K. Hilo
3- Kawehi Ona Moku Puni - Myrtle K. Hilo
4- Will You Love Me? - Myrtle K. Hilo
5- Manuela’s Girl - Myrtle K. Hilo
6- Halii Ka Moena - Myrtle K. Hilo
7- Cab Driver - Myrtle K. Hilo
8- Malihini - Myrtle K. Hilo
9- Piuke One - Myrtle K. Hilo
10- Ma’anei Ma’i Oe - Myrtle K. Hilo
11- Kaimuki Hula - Myrtle K. Hilo
12- What Little Tears Are Made Of?- Myrtle K. Hilo
Length: 52:52 Released on: 08-31-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Myrtle K. Hilo
Territorial Airwaves - "Barefoot Bar Gang - Revisited" (8/24/12)
After World War II, a Waikiki Beach landmark home was converted into a restaurant.
In the early 1950’s it became the “Queen’s Surf”, a famous Waikiki nightspot.
The Barefoot Bar at the Queen’s Surf became wildly successful using a beachboy party format, creating an intimate party-like gathering where guests were included in the show.
Today we’ll hear Sterling Mossman, the “Hula Cop”, and the Barefoot Bar Gang, including such standouts as Gabby Pahinui, Barney and Norman Isaacs, Varoa Tiki, and Louie Akau.
This week's playlist:
1- There’s No Place Like Hawaii – Sterling Mossman
2- Holoholo Ka’a – Sterling Mossman & BB Gang
3- Hula Cop Hop – Sterling Mossman & BBGang
4- He Ono – Gabby Pahinui
5- No Huhu – Barney Isaacs
6- Ku’ulani – Norman Isaacs
7- Hame Pila – Gabby Pahinui & Varoa Tiki
8- Hanohano Hawaii – Louie Akau
9- Pidgin English Hula – Varoa Tiki & Gabby Pahinui
10- Don’t Dig That Poi – Sterling Mossman & BB Gang
11- That’s What The Lei Said To Me/Flower Lei- Varoa Tiki
Length: 55:46 Released on: 08-24-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Barefoot Bar Gang
