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Alfred Apaka

19.3.1919–30.1.1960

Honolulu-born Alfred Apaka, nicknamed „The Handsome Hawaiian“ oder „The Golden Tenor of Hawaii“, was popular in the US (Las Vegas) and Hawaii since the 1940s, esp. for romantic dance music. His band was called „Hawaiian Village Serenaders“.

Audios


I Give My Love to You (The Farewell Song) by Alfred Apaka; Hilo Lane; Jeff Richards (DECCA 1952)

Please Don't Cry by Alfred Apaka; Paul Koy (DECCA 1952)

King's Serenade (Imi Au la Oe) by Andrews Sisters; Alfred Apaka; Danny Stewart and his Islanders; Charles E. King (DECCA 1952)

Videos


Lovely Hula Hands (1962)


Alfred Apaka and His Hawaiian Village Serenaders