Frank Kawelo lived from June 9, 1927 to May 29, 2010.
Catherine Kane Kawelo was with us from April 8, 1920 to January 19, 2003.
The two entertainers both began their careers at young ages.
They met and married in the 1950s, and they performed together constantly.
Join us now for “Frank & Cathy Kawelo”, as we share their debut recording made 45 years ago!
This week's playlist:
1- Panini Pua Kea – Frank & Cathy Kawelo
2- I Ali’i No’ Oe – Frank & Cathy Kawelo
3- Pili Aloha – Frank & Cathy Kawelo
4- E Ku’u Tutu – Frank & Cathy Kawelo
5- Nani Molokai - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
6- Kauai Medley - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
7- Kaloaloa - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
8- Green Lantern Hula - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
9- Pua Mana - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
10- Nani Wai’ale’ale - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
11- Nani Wale Na Hala - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
12- No Keaha - Frank & Cathy Kawelo
Length: 53:24 Released on: 06-08-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Frank & Cathy Kawelo
Territorial Airwaves - "The Hawaiian Aliis" -(06/01/2012)
In 1961, five young guys in Hawaii, right out of high school, were recruited by the US Air Force.
Sgt. Edward Keifer, the A&R and PR man for the Air Force Band at Hickam Air Force Base had a dream.
Rudy Aquino, Benny Chong, Joe Mundo, Manny Lagodlagod, and Al Akana were offered the opportunity to enlist, and form a band to promote Hawaii, the new 50th State.
After 2 years of touring America honing their chops as the Hawaiian Aliis, the 5 returned to Hawaii, only to be recruited by Don Ho to be his new back up band, The Aliis.
They would go on to make Hawaii musical history.
Join us now for “The Hawaiian Aliis”, as we follow Rudy, Benny, Joe, Manny, & Al from the Air Force to Duke Kahanamoku’s club in Waikiki!
This week's playlist:
1- Makahilahila – The Aliis with Don Ho
2- Lover – The Aliis
3- Night Time – The Aliis with Don Ho
4- On The Beach At Waikiki – The Aliis
5- Maile Lei – The Aliis
6- Taboo – The Aliis
7- Do Re Mi – The Aliis
8- Akaka Falls – The Aliis
9- Yellow Bird – The Aliis
10- Hawaiian War Chant – The Aliis
11- A Hundred Million Miracles – The Aliis
12- Quiet Village – The Aliis
Length: 52:28 Released on: 06-01-2012 Artist/Compiled by: The Hawaiian Aliis
If its time for the Hoku’s, then it’s time for the Terries!
Join us for all of the glitz & glamour,
The pomp & circumstance, and
The tears & cheers,
Of the 33rd annual Terrie Awards show,
Live from the Territory of Hawaii.
Join us now for the 33rd annual Terrie Awards show, in living color, live from Honolulu, TH!
This week's playlist:
1- Nani Waimea – George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
2- Ho’oluana – Pua Almeida & Club Pago Pago Orchestra
3- Broadway’s Gone Hawaii – Woody Herman’s Orchestra
4- St. Louis Blues – Sam Ku West
5- Hula Lou – Danny Kaye
6- Buckin’ Horse Hula – Chick Daniels & Royal Hawaiians
7- Baby Opu’ulani – Linda, Hawaii’s Canary
8- Naka Pueo Kahi – George Kainapau
9- Roselani Blossoms – John Kameaaloha Almeida
10- Ka Loke – Linda Dela Cruz
11- Aloha Oe – George Kainapau
12- Hame Pila – Lani McIntire & his Hawaiians
Length: 52:52 Released on: 05-25-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Terrie Award Winners
George Kainapau was Hawaii’s Falsetto King.
In 1957, he was performing at the Ale Ale Kai Room in the then Kaiser Hawaiian Village Hotel.
His Island Serenaders group consisted of Sonny Kamahele, Kaipo Miller, and Jules Ah See.
One evening, J Douglas Allen & his young bride, Toni, persuaded George to let them tape record his show by attaching their microphone to the one stage center mic the group used.
Cord International has just released a CD of this recording restored 55 years after it was recorded.
Join us now for the world premiere of “George Kainapau & his Island Serenaders”, live at the Ale Ale Kai Room of the Kaiser Hawaiian Village!
This week's playlist:
1- Island Serenaders/Fair Hawaii – George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
2- Ke Ka’upu - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
3- Medley: hapa haole - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
4- Wai O Minnehaha - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
5- Little Grass Shack - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
6- Alekoki - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
7- Nani Waimea - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
8- Ka ‘Ano’i - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
9- Whispering Lullaby - George Kainapau & Island Serenaders
Length: 55:25 Released on: 05-18-2012 Artist/Compiled by: George Kainapau
“Na Kupuna Nights” was a long-running popular evening concert event in the Banyan Tree Courtyard of the historic Moana Hotel in Waikiki.
Join us now for “Na Kupuna Nights”, as we share a rare 1960 recording featuring Pua Almeida with Billy Hew Len and the Moana Serenaders!
This week's playlist:
1- He Aloha No O Honolulu – Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
2- E Lili’u E - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
3- Na Kupuna Nights - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
4- Pua Maeole - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
5- Keawaiki - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
6- Lovely Kaui - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
7- Yacka Hicki Hula Tune - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
8- Waipio - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
9- A Beautiful Day In Hawaii Nei - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
10- E Ku’u Lei - Pua Almeida w/ Moana Serenaders
Length: 53:21 Released on: 05-11-2012 Artist/Compiled by: Pua Almeida & Moana Serenaders
