I own the original reel to reel tapes these recording are from. Alan Akaka had come to our house and copied the tapes. Alan and my Dad, Benny Kalama, we're very good friends. So glad they are out there for the world to appreciate their talents.
It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope you are aware of this website. Your father was a giant of Hawaiian music. archive.org/details/TapaRoomTapesExpanded
P.S. -- That version of "Pua Carnation" is about as pretty as anything I have ever heard. I love that song and Iwalani did it so beautifully!. Mahalo for this. Me ke aloha, Wanda
If you mean The Kahauanu Lake Trio, they are not here. It's The Hawaiian Village Serenaders, Alfred Apaka, Iwalani Kahalewai Benny Kalama, David Kupele, Pappy Derego, Jimmy Kaopuiki with Jules Ah See on steel guitar.
I own the original reel to reel tapes these recording are from. Alan Akaka had come to our house and copied the tapes. Alan and my Dad, Benny Kalama, we're very good friends. So glad they are out there for the world to appreciate their talents.
It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope you are aware of this website. Your father was a giant of Hawaiian music. archive.org/details/TapaRoomTapesExpanded
My Dad was the Musical Director and arranged for over twenty-five years. Mahalo!
Benny Kalama?
Way swell. Mahalo for sharing.
Me ke aloha,
Wanda
What a step back in time! I love it. Drink it in!
fine music!
Aloha from hawaii!
Wow!! This is some vintage footage!
Ripping! I love the local schedule update at the outset! Make plans now!
P.S. -- That version of "Pua Carnation" is about as pretty as anything I have ever heard. I love that song and Iwalani did it so beautifully!. Mahalo for this.
Me ke aloha,
Wanda
Wonderful !
Thank you very much Joe. I will include these names in the description.
Honestly, this is about the time I _should've been working in Waikiki... I was about 40 years too late.. :) Aaaaah well.. Awesome post, my friend.
the serenaders were made up of benny kalama,jules ahsee, david kupele, pappy derego. jimmy kaopuiki (my dad)
sublime
Great. Kuahuano. Lake. Trio
If you mean The Kahauanu Lake Trio, they are not here. It's The Hawaiian Village Serenaders, Alfred Apaka, Iwalani Kahalewai Benny Kalama, David Kupele, Pappy Derego, Jimmy Kaopuiki with Jules Ah See on steel guitar.
Aloha Shawn. So nice to hear from you. Check your facebook messages.
@grayforester I will make plans....the very next time I feel like getting more out of life.
Hi Markwitz I just love Iwalani ! Aloha from Hawaii call me 737- 3153