John Kameaaloha Almeida
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John Kameaaloha Almeida, born John Celestino Almeida Jr. on November 28, 1897, in Pauoa Valley, OÊ»ahu, Hawaii, was a blind musician and songwriter. He began playing the ukulele at age four and was performing with his group "Johnny Almeida's Hawaiians" by age 15. Almeida performed at notable events such as Queen Liliuokalaniâs funeral in 1917 and for various Hawaiian royalty. His radio program on KGU in the 1930s earned him the title "The Dean of Hawaiian Music." He mastered multiple instruments, including steel guitar, violin, banjo, bass, saxophone, and piano, and was a chief musician on Matson Lines ships from 1922 to 1927. Almeida composed over 300 songs, including "Iesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai" and "Tuberose Hula." He mentored Aunty Genoa Keawe and helped launch the careers of Joe Keawe and other artists. Almeida passed away on October 9, 1985, and was honored by the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
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- Ne'e Ne'e Mai
- Noho Paipai - Aoia
- Maile Swing
- Sure - Liko Lehua
- Kuu Leilani
- Beautiful Mahealani Moon - Kuu Ipo Pua Rose
- Telephone Hula by John Kameaaloha Almeida
- Maori Brown Eyes
- My Hawaiian Queen
- Polynesian Love Song by John Kameaaloha Almeida
- Hawaian Town - Luvely Sunrise Haleakala
- Aloha Nuuanu (Hula Tempo)
- Hilawe Falls
- Nanakuli (Hula Tempo)
- Anoi Pua Kaimani - Ka Manu
- Nani Waialeale (Hula Tempo)
- My Yellow Ginger Lei - Gorgeous Hula
- Ho Oluana - Na Pua Like Ole
- Roselani Blossoms - Kuu Pua Ylang Ylang
- Kealoha O Kaua
- Mauna Loa
- Beautiful Kahana by John Kameaaloha Almeida
- Ka Momi O Hawaii Nei (Hula Tempo)
- Kahoolawe (Hula Tempo)
