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Hawaii’s Great Composer of Love Songs . . .
Johnny Almeida. . .This beautifully packaged CD preserves the mele (music) and shares the mo‘olelo (story) of one of the most important (and popular) figures in Hawaiian music . . .blinded in his youth, rakishly handsome, gifted prodigy, master musician, poet, teacher, singer, composer, arranger and entertainer – many of Almeida’s compositions were exclusively in Hawaiian – a rarity at the time. Over 100 years after his birth, Almeida’s songs are STILL being enjoyed wherever Hawaiian music is played.
22 Songs by the Original Artist...
Includes Rare Photos, Extensive Anecdotes and Historical Info! Songs Previously Out of Print, First Time on CD! A True Keepsake
Restored & Digitally Remastered
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