John Kameaaloha Almeida

Album Notes

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. Included are 22 songs by the original artist... plus lyrics, translations, rare photos, extensive anecdotes and historical information.