Kamakahi, Dennis
Christmas Memories Dear St. Nick E Hihiwai E Kiss Kaua (an affair becomes the subjest of idle gossip by nosy neighbors) Honeymoon Hotel (written for a friend that spent the night playing music instead of staying with his bride) Golden Stallion I Ke Alo O Iesu Kahokulani (Hawaiian whaler bids farewell to his wife not knowing when or if he will return. The wife waits for his return from the sea) Kanaka Waiolina Ke Kaua Laiki Koke`e Kou Aloha Mau A Mau Lei Koele Misty Rain Nä Ali`i Puolani Nä Makani Eha Pua Hone Rain Li`i li`i Selamoku Song of the Fisherman Steal Away Sweet By and By Sweet Weuweu Tütü Wahine `Ilikea Waipi`i
Kealakai, Mekia - one of 13 children, he was sent to Reform School at age 12 for truancy. His musical talent was recognized by Henri Berger who taught him music theory and to play the trombone, flute, and piano. He joined the Royal Hawaiian Band at age 15, a fine trombonist and an even better flutist. John Philip Sousa, the great American bandmaster called Kealakai "the greatest flutist he had ever heard". He served the Royal Hawaiian Band 40 years, becoming the bandmaster from 1920-1926, and again, in 1930-32. He toured the United State and Europe for 20 years. His composing skills were such that he could compose on the spot, but unfortunately, many of his compositions have been lost or not credited to him. BORN: Honolulu, Oahu - Oct. 15, 1867 DIED: Waipahu, Oahu - March 29, 1944 EDUCATION: Boys Industrial School MARRIED: Mele Nawa`aheihei - 1901 SON: Kenneth Eo E Ka Lani Kaulilua - composed for the funeral of King Kalakaua, 1891 Kihene Ko Leo - composed for Queen Lili`uokalani Lanakila Kaulilua Lanakila Kawaihau Lei Awapuhi Loa`a Ko Puni Kauoha Na Lani Eha - 1925 Wai`alae - 1902
Kepilino, Val Aloha Kalaniana`ole Kuilima Hula Ku`u Aloha Nui Ku`u Makamaka Mele Lanai Nani Mokihana Pu`uhonua Nani
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