Alfred Aholo Apaka

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Musician. Known as 'The Golden Voice of Hawaii,' Apaka was considered one of the most influential performers in the history of Hawaii's popular music. He sang modern Hawaii music with joyful, baritone vocals and with highly entertaining performances. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Apaka grew up on music. His father Alfred A. Apaka, his Aunt Lydia Aholo (the daughter of Queen Lilioukalani) was a talented musician in her own right, and so would his son Jeff Apaka be later on. A graduate of the Roosevelt High School, he was a talented athlete, singer emcee, and a ROTC cadet captain. The family moved to Molokai, Hawaii, when Apaka was young, and then moved to Oahu, Hawaii. A member of the musical group, 'Alfred Apaka & His Hawaiians,' he got his first big break when he was given an opportunity by orchestra leader Don McDiarmid, to be his new lead singer for his group, 'Royal Hawaiians.' Apaka later went to New York, New York, and performed at the Hotel Lexington with Ray McKinney and his band. Apaka was also a featured singer on the program, "Hawaii Calls," and played regular gigs with the Moana Serenaders at the Moana Hotel. He also sang at Donn Beach's famous Don The Beachcomber restaurant, where by more good luck he was discovered by Bob Hope while he was performing during a luau. Apaka then went to Hollywood, California, and appeared on Bob Hope's radio and televison show. A featured singer at the Hawaiian Villages Tapa Room from 1955 to 1960, he was also known for his many al

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Hawaii's Golden Voice

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Vintage Hawaiian Classics

Territorial Airwaves

Hawaii: Slide And Slack Key Surfing Sounds

Rough Guide - Hawaii

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Rough Guide to The Music of Hawaii

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THE ROUGH GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF HAWAII

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Hawai'i's Favorites Vol. 1

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The Best Of Alfred Apaka Vol. 1

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Hawai'i's Golden Voice Vol. 5

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My Isle Of Golden Dreams

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2001 - The Rough Guide to The Music of Hawaii

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