Charleston Puaonaona Almeida was born on February 17, 1922, and we lost him on February 9, 1974.
Johnny Almeida both raised and mentored his hanai son, Pua, as his primary protégé.
Young Pua first performed at the age of 6 and turned professional at the age of 16.
Pua became a gifted guitarist and steel guitarist, with an exceptional tenor voice.
Pua Almeida was a dynamic superstar who never played or sang a song the same way twice, always pouring his entire heart and soul into every performance.
At TerritorialAirwaves.com, you can already hear “My Son Pua” and “Na Kupuna Nights”, two shows featuring the music of Pua Almeida.
This time, we’ll dive into our archives of rare 45-rpm records of Pua’s music.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Pua Almeida.
This week's playlist:
1- Ho’i Kealoha Ika Ma’awai – Pua Almeida & his Sunset Trio
2- Kai Hawanawana/Honolulu Tomboy - Pua Almeida & S.S.
3- Lovely Maile Lei - Pua Almeida & his Sunset Serenaders
4- Ipo Hula - Pua Almeida & his Sunset Serenaders
5- Muliwai - Pua Almeida & his Sunset Serenaders
6- Ia ‘Oe E Kala - Pua Almeida & his Sunset Serenaders
7- Papalina Lahilahi - Pua Almeida & his Sunset Serenaders
8- Behave Hula Girl - Pua Almeida & his Moana Hotel Orchestra
9- Steamer Lights - Pua Almeida & his Polynesians
10- E Liliu E - Pua Almeida w/ Billy Hew Len & Moana Serenaders
11- Somewhere In Hawaii - Pua Almeida & his Polynesians
Length: 52:04 Released on: 08-02-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Pua Almeida & Sunset Serenaders
John Piilani Watkins
John Thomas Pi’ilani Watkins was born on December 24, 1928 in Damon Tract, Kaloaloa, O’ahu, and we lost him at the age of 54 on February 25, 1983.
John Pi’ilani Watkins is remembered as a chanter, dancer, teacher, composer, and recording artist.
Cord International released a compact disc, “Songs to Remember Hana Maui”, which celebrated the many compositions and recordings from Watkins’ time in Hana, Maui.
So today, we’ll focus on other compositions and recordings that will share even more insight into the talented genius of John Pi’ilani Watkins.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of John Pi’ilani Watkins.
This week's playlist:
1- Green Lantern Hula – John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
2- Malihini – John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
3- Pearl Harbor - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
4- Nuku O Nu’uanu - John Pi’ilani Watkins & Genoa Keawe
5- E Nani E - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
6- Aloha Puna - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
7- Nanakuli - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
8- Hula O Makee - John Pi’ilani Watkins & Genoa Keawe
9- Piuke Ona - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
10- Molokai - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
11- Kukuna O Kala - John Pi’ilani Watkins & his Aloha Serenaders
Length: 53:51 Released on: 07-26-2013 Artist/Compiled by: John Pi'ilani Watkins
Pauline Kekahuna
Pauline Ka'ilihoa Kekahuna was born on December 29, 1919, in Honolulu, and we lost her at age 58, on January 28, 1978.
Pauline was born on Esther Street, in Kapahulu, which was named after her mother, Esther “Mama Deah” Kaleikini.
Pauline’s 1st professional job was as an ukulele player and singer at the Lalani Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.
She was just 14 years old.
Pauline Kekahuna was the founder of the “Hauoli Hula Studio” which won the group hula category at the very 1st Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1971.
Pauline Kekahuna also entertained often as guitarist for Genoa Keawe, Kent Ghirard’s Hula Nani Girls, and others.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Pauline Kekahuna.
This week's playlist:
1- Noho Paipai – Pauline Kekahuna & her Hauoli Girls
2- Sela Moku – Pauline Kekahuna & her Hauoli Girls
3- Nani – Agnes Malabey w/ Pauline Kekahuna & HGs
4- Alika – Agnes Malabey w/ Pauline Kekahuna & HGs
5- Nani Wale Keanae – Alice Johnson w/ PK & HGs
6- Mele of My Tutu E – Pauline Kekahuna
7- Ala Moana Annie – Pauline Kekahuna
8- Lahela Ku’u Poki’i – Lovey Lui w/ PK & HGs
9- Moloka’i Waltz – Pauline Kekahuna & her HGs
10- He’eia – Vickie I’i Rodrigues w/ PK & her HGs
11- Hawaii Aloha – Vickie I’i Rodrigues w/ PK & her HGs
Length: 49:35 Released on: 07-19-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Pauline Kekahuna & her Hauoli Girls
Randy Oness
We'll celebrate the incredible life of Randy Oness:
At age 3, he was playing ukulele & singing to neighbors in Kalihi.
At age 6, he shook the hand of Queen Lili’uokalani.
While at Kamehameha Schools, he was mentored in music by Henri Berger.
After graduation, he worked for Johnny Noble at the Moana Hotel.
Four years later, he joined the Harry Owens Orchestra at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
After WWII, Randy formed his own band, Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders.
We’ll focus on those recordings today.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Randy Oness.
This week's playlist:
1- Auhea ‘Oe – Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
2- My Honolulu Tomboy - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
3- Beautiful Mahealani Moon - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
4- Ku’u Ipo Pua Rose - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
5- Hawaiian Hula Eyes - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
6- Milimili Hula - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
7- Ho’omanawanui - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
8- Haunani - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
9- Noho Paipai - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
10- Lei Momi, E Momilani - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
11- Nalani - Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
Length: 53:16 Released on: 07-12-2013 Artist/Compiled by: R. Oness' Select Hawaiian Serenaders
Naughty Abbie
Abigail Punia Pua’oi was born on September 20, 1914 in Libbyville, Ko’olau Poko, Kane’ohe, O’ahu, Hawaii. We lost her, at age 58, on April 15, 1973.
At age 3, Abbie’s family moved to a Hawaiian homestead of Ho’olehua, Molokai, where she was raised.
Returning to Honolulu, Abbie Pua’oi married Sonny Ah Mook Sang on September 28, 1934, just after her 21st birthday.
The couple had 3 sons and a daughter.
While dancing naughty hula at “Club Polynesia” in Honolulu with Genoa Keawe & her Hawaiians, Abbie’s kolohe personality earned her the nickname of “Naughty Abbie”, the “Comic Entertainer”.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Naughty Abbie.
This week's playlist:
1- E Naughty Naughty Mae Nei – Naughty Abbie
2- Lovely Hula Girl – Naughty Abbie
3- Ala Moana Annie – Naughty Abbie
4- Mele Of My Tutu E - Naughty Abbie
5- Coconut Willie - Naughty Abbie
6- Fish And Poi – Naughty Abbie
7- Princess Pupule - Naughty Abbie
8- King Kamehameha - Naughty Abbie
9- Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai - Naughty Abbie
10- Charlie The Squid - Naughty Abbie
11- No Huhu – Naughty Abbie
12- No Can Do (The Way She Did) - Naughty Abbie
Length: 53:31 Released on: 07-05-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Abbie Punia Pua'oi Ah Mook Sang
