Hula Records was founded in 1947 by noted Hapa Haole composer & bandleader, Don McDiarmid, Sr.
He issued a set of his hits on 78-rpm discs, under the brand name of “Hula”.
In 1960, his son, Don McDiarmid, Jr., reactivated the name, “Hula Records”, and began recording and releasing 33 1/3-rpm LP recordings.
“Hula Records” has since released hundreds of Hawaiian music recordings.
Today, Hula Records is operated by Don McDiarmid, III.
“Flip” continues the visions of his grandfather and father into a new era of digital music.
Today, we’ll share some of the rarest recordings made on the Hula Records label, on “Hawaiian Recordings History – Hula Records”!
This week's playlist:
1- Do The Hula – Don & his Hawaiians
2- Ku’u Sweetie – Myra English
3- Hali’ilua – Na Mele Ohana
4- Na Ono Ia Na Kupuna – Sons of Hawaii
5- Noho Paipai – Genoa Keawe
6- Hu’e Hu’e – Kahauanu Lake Trio
7- A Hui Hou – Danny Kaleikini
8- Lei Onaona – Palani Vaughan & Sunday Manoa
9- Nanakuli – Tony Lindsey & Friends
10- Slopes of Mauna Kea – Makaha Serenaders
11- Whispering Lullaby – Maile Serenaders
Length: 53:35 Released on: 02-08-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Hula Records
Hawaiian Recordings History - Tradewinds
The Tradewinds Records Company was founded in 1957 by Margaret V. Williams, while she was visiting Hawaii with her husband.
Margaret eventually relocated to Honolulu, and operated the Tradewinds label from her home.
Early on, recording sessions were held in Margaret’s home in St. Louis Heights, overlooking Honolulu.
Later sessions were conducted at various rental studios in Honolulu.
Harold Kaheakulani Hakuole wrote many of the arrangements for the “Twilighters”, the studio band that often backed up the artists.
Today, we’ll share some of the rarest recordings made on the Tradewinds Records label, on “Hawaiian Recordings History – Tradewinds Records”!
This week's playlist:
1- Evening In The Islands – Harold Hakuole & Twilighters
2- Lehuanani – Noelani & Twilighters
3- Beyond The Reef – Boy Suminguit
4- Palisa – Noelani Kanoho & Twilighters
5- Sassy – Leo Nahenahe Singers
6- Kauoha Mai – Linda Dela Cruz
7- Lei Hula – Halekulani Girls
8- Wa’ahila Slack Key – Raymond Kane
9- Manuela Boy – Atta Isaacs & Gabby Pahinui
10- Ku’u Wa Li’i Li’i – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
11- Kilakila O Haleakala – Maui Hawaiians
12- Nohealani – Noelani Kanoho & Twilighters
Length: 52:52 Released on: 02-01-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Tradewinds Records
Hawaiian Recordings History - Waikiki
Waikiki Records Company was founded in 1958 by Tommy Kearns, a kama’aina businessman, in partnership with his childhood pal, Y. O. Kang.
Young O. Kang was Hawaii’s recording engineer genius, with successful stints at KGU Radio since 1922, the Hawaii Calls radio show since 1935, and Bell Records since 1945.
Barney Isaacs served as the musical director for Waikiki Records.
Many of the Waikiki Records releases were destined for both the local hula market, as well as the Waikiki visitor industry.
Today, we’ll share some of the rarest recordings made on the Waikiki Records label, on “Hawaiian Recordings History – Waikiki Records”!
This week's playlist:
1- Ho’omalimali E – Fely Gabriel
2- Ha’u Ha’u E – Kalani Bright
3- Pidgin English Hula – Varoa Tiki
4- Hanohano Hawaii – Louis Akau
5- He Ono – Gabby Pahinui
6- Hanohano Hanalei – Pua Almeida
7- Aloha Kaua’i – Mikilani Fo
8- Na Ono Ia Na Kupuna – Iolani Luahine
9- Mahalo O Hilo Hanakahi – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
10- Healoha No O Honolulu – Richard Kauhi Trio
11- Pua Carnation – Lani, Lahela, & Nina
12- Honolulu, I’m Coming Back Again – Andy Cummings
Length: 54:02 Released on: 01-25-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Waikiki Records
Hawaiian Recordings History - Tropical
The Tropical Recording Company was located at 1283 North King Street.
Tropical Records was a partnership between two legendary Hawaiian entertainers.
The George Naope Hula Studio was also located at 1283 North King Street, adjoining Johnny Almeida’s Music Studio at 1281 North King Street.
Since the two controlled the one story building, recording sessions were held in the large connected room in the center of the structure.
Today, we’ll share some of the rarest recordings made on the Tropical Recording Studio label, on “Hawaiian Recordings History – Tropical Records”!
This week's playlist:
1- Hulu Manu – Leilani Alama w/ Keawehawaii’s
2- Kona Kai O Pua – Kelii Chun w/ Doddy & Serenaders
3- Ku’ulei Carnation – George Naope w/ Twilite Serenaders
4- Nani – Kelii Chun w/ Tropical Serenaders
5- Ka Loke – Annie Hu w/ Doddy & Serenaders
6- Ku’ulei Puanani – Pua McComber w/ Twilite Serenaders
7- O You Me ‘O Me – George Naope
8- Ka Lei – Alice Kekipi w/ Doddy & Serenaders
9- Ahulili – Kelii Chun w/ Tropical Serenaders
10- There Goes Kealoha – Leilani Alama w/ Keawehawaii’s
11- Kula Manu – Leilani Alama w/ Keawehawaii’s
12- Ka’uwila Make Nei – George Naope
Length: 53:26 Released on: 01-18-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Tropical Recording Company
Hawaiian Recordings History - Island
The Island Recording Studio was co-founded by Maddy K. Lam & Milla Peterson Yap in 1953.
The Island Recording Studio recorded their earliest records on 78-rpm discs, beginning in 1954.
Today, we’ll share some of the rarest recordings made on the Island Recording Studio label, on “Hawaiian Recordings History – Island Records”!
This week's playlist:
1- Palm Terrace – Maddy Lam & Ho’oheno Serenaders
2- Ku’u Sweetie – Louise Kaleiki & Leonani’s
3- Nani Venuse – Kahauanu Lake w/ Keaolani’s
4- Sophisticated Hula – George Paoa & Keaolani’s
5- Noho Paipai – Cyrus Green & Tropic Serenaders
6- Hanauma – Vickie I’i Rodrigues
7- Pua O Kamakahala – Louise Kaleiki
8- E Ku’u Lei – Louise Kaleiki & Ho’oheno Serenaders
9- Ka Iwa – Louise Kaleiki & Ho’oheno Serenaders
10- Koa’e – Louise Kaleiki & Leonani’s
11- Aloha Kauai – Louise Kaleiki & Keaolani’s
12- Me Kealoha Pumehana – Louise Kaeiki
Length: 54:07 Released on: 01-11-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Island Recording Studio
