Josiah L. Keawemauhili was born in Holualoa, Hawaii, on September 10, 1918.
Soon after he moved to Honolulu from Kona, he shortened his name to “Joe Keawe”, and became a protégé of John Kameaaloha Almeida.
Join us now for “Joe Keawe - Revisited”, as we share some of our favorite selections from Joe Keawe’s early post-war 78rpm discs on 49th State Records, and Joe’s comeback stereo LP thirty years later on GK Records.
This week's playlist:
1- Liko Pua Mamane – Joe Keawe
2- Naka Pueo Kahi – Joe Keawe
3- Lei Pua Kenikeni – Joe Keawe
4- Papalina Lahilahi – Joe Keawe
5- Pua Lilia – Joe Keawe
6- Pohai Kealoha – Joe Keawe
7- None Hula – Joe Keawe
8- He U’i – Joe Keawe
9- Kauoha Mai – Joe Keawe
10- Mom – Joe Keawe
Length: 51:36 Released on: 08-17-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Joe Keawe
Peter Ahia was born in Palama, O’ahu, on December 6, 1942, and we lost him in Honolulu, at the age of 50, on September 5, 1993.
Peter’s charisma, combined with his fine vocal clarity and strict enunciation of Hawaiian lyrics, made his two recordings outstanding musical treasures.
Join us now for “Peter Ahia - Revisited”, as we share some of our favorite selections from Peter’s 1973 debut recording, “Peter Sings”, and his 1979 classic disc, “Talena”.
This week's playlist:
1- Ku’u Hoa – Peter Ahia
2- Waikoloa – Peter Ahia
3- Ku’u Makamaka – Peter Ahia
4- Pu’uhonua Nani – Peter Ahia
5- Ku’u Aloha Nui – Peter Ahia
6- Mele O Lana’i – Peter Ahia
7- Kipukai – Peter Ahia
8- In Hawaii – Peter Ahia
9- Nani Mokihana – Peter Ahia
10- Aloha Kalanianaole – Peter Ahia
11- Lei of Love – Peter Ahia
Length: 55:13 Released on: 08-10-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Peter Ahia
Territorial Airwaves - "Myra English - Revisited" (8/03/2012)
Myra English was with us from February 22, 1933 to March 29, 2001.
Born in Paia, Maui, she came to Honolulu, and became a star.
Myra performed in clubs like “Club Polynesia” & “The Blue Dolphin Room”, as well on radio shows, like “Hawaii Calls”, and television shows, like “Lucky’s Luau”.
Join us now for “Myra English - Revisited”, as we share some of our favorite selections from her debut LP recording that gave her the nickname, “Champagne Lady”.
This week's playlist:
1- Aloha Ka Manini – Myra English
2- E Ku’u Sweetie – Myra English
3- Pledge of Love - Myra English
4- I Turned The Lights Off On You - Myra English
5- KHBC - Myra English
6- For The Good Times - Myra English
7- Firemen’s Hula - Myra English
8- Drinking Champagne - Myra English
9- Many Happy Hangover To You - Myra English
10- Waiomina - Myra English
11- Ka Wehi O Na Mokupuni - Myra English
Length: 53:12 Released on: 08-03-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Myra English
Territorial Airwaves - "New Paradise Serenaders" (7/27/2012)
The “Paradise Serenaders” were first formed in 1953 by Lawaina Mokulehua Gonsalves after receiving the name of the group from her father, Charles Kaholokai Dement.
The group recorded and gained wide fame as “Billy Gonsalves & the Paradise Serenaders”.
Eventually, Lawaina & Billy retired from performing, and formed a group to continue under the name of the “New Paradise Serenaders”.
This group 1st recorded in 1973, made up of the next generation of family.
Join us now for “New Paradise Serenaders”, as we share some of our favorite selections from the 1973 debut recording of the New Paradise Serenaders”.
This week's playlist:
1- Moloka’i – New Paradise Serenaders
2- Ke Ka’upu - New Paradise Serenaders
3- Kameleanalani - New Paradise Serenaders
4- Moanalua - New Paradise Serenaders
5- Makaha - New Paradise Serenaders
6- Iao Needle - New Paradise Serenaders
7- Happy Hawaiian - New Paradise Serenaders
8- Kokee Ginger - New Paradise Serenaders
9- Blue Hawaii - New Paradise Serenaders
10- Canadian Sunset - New Paradise Serenaders
11- Wiliwili - New Paradise Serenaders
Length: 53:33 Released on: 07-27-2012 Artist/Compiled by: New Paradise Serenaders
“Hawaii Calls” was a radio program that ran from 1935 through 1975 that featured live Hawaiian music.
The first broadcast of the “Hawaii Calls” radio show was on Saturday, July 3, 1935.
Webley Edwards conceived and narrated the program.
Harry Owens, as the first Musical Director, composed a theme song for the radio broadcast that he titled, “Hawaii Calls”.
Join us now for “Hawaii Calls - Revisited”, as we share some of our favorite selections from the long running weekly radio show, “Hawaii Calls”.
This week's playlist:
1- Hawaii Calls – Pua Almeida
2- Hapa Haole Hula Girl – Alfred Apaka
3- Introduction / Hi’ilawe – Webley Edwards
4- Beyond The Reef – Benny Kalama
5- Miloli’i – Benny Kalama
6- Lovely Hula Hands – Nina Keali’iwahamana
7- Moonlight In Kalua – Alfred Apaka
8- My Isle Of Golden Dreams – Nina Keali’iwahamana
9- To You Sweetheart, Aloha – Haunani Kahalewai
10- Aloha Oe – Alfred Apaka
Length: 50:49 Released on: 07-20-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Hawaii Calls
