1999 Liner Notes of the Year! Received the prestigious Na Hoku
Hanohano Award
from the
Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts.
Hawaii’s Golden Voice – Alfred Apaka
– is a true Hawaiian legend.
His voice expressed the romance and enchantment of Hawaii as no one else
ever has!
Recorded in Hawaii 1945 – 1949, we bring you a collection of post-war
recordings
from this legendary performer.
This 16 selection historical anthology
accurately portrays the early years of Alfred Apaka.
These are the songs that led up to the world discovering this handsome
Hawaiian with the golden baritone voice. He possessed a voice that could
range from
B flat to E with incredible agility.
He was a consummate balladeer who must be credited as a major factor
in
the popularization of
Hawaiian music for two decades.
These are the recordings that started it
all! Extensive historical liner notes together
with the memories of
Benny Kalama and Randy Oness,
as well as rare photographs
are also included. A CLASSIC!
