JOHN PIILANI WATKINS Genoa Keawe Hula Maids Hawaiian Molokai 49th State Rec 216
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A series of great early Hawaiian Recordings on 78 rpm records
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Two great hawaiian language songs on the 49th State Hawaii record company label
The company, which has been described as "the first, top, most significant, authentic label of Hawaii was defunct by 1958.
Genoa Keawe And Her Hula Maids / John Piilani Watkins And His Music* – My Lovely Hawaiian Maid / Molokai
Label: 49th State Hawaii Record Co. – 216
Style: Pacific, Hawaiian
A Genoa Keawe And Her Hula Maids– My Lovely Hawaiian Maid
Written-By – Esther K. Smith
B John Piilani Watkins And His Music*– Molokai
Written-By – John P. Watkins*
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The 49th State Hawaii Record Company is a defunct Hawaiian record label specializing in traditional Hawaiian music. Established in 1948 by George K. Ching, the label was purchased by Cord International in the early 1990s.
History
The 49th State Hawaii Record Company was founded in Honolulu, Hawaii by record store owner George K. Ching in 1948.[1] The label was named in anticipation of Hawaii's eventual attainment of statehood, though Alaska gained statehood eight months before Hawaii, making Hawaii the 50th state. Ching founded the label to answer the growing demand for traditional Hawaiian music in his record store, with the first 49th State recordings released as 78 rpm records made using an acetate record cutting machine in a makeshift studio in Ching's own home.[2] Later, production moved to initial recording on tape before later being pressed in vinyl. To guarantee authenticity in recorded performances, Ching collaborated with Hawaiian composter and musician Johnny Almeida, known as the "Dean of Hawaiian Music". Almeida served as the label's music director. 49th State served as a successor to Bell Records Honolulu, which released Hawaiian music between 1944 and 1950.[3] By 1950, the headquarters for the label had moved from Ching's home to 1121 Bethel St, Honolulu.[4] The company, which has been described as "the first, top, most significant, authentic label of Hawaii",[5] was defunct by 1958.[6]
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