Josiah Keawemauhili

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Mr Keawe a native of Kona, Hawaii, was a longshoreman and also owned a bar bearing his name in Wilmington. His wife Doris, a son, Joe Jr. and son Robbie Keawe, 3 daughters, Marylyn Robello, Ann Maile Ortiz and Octavia Kaui Kaili.

Born Josiah L. Keawemauhili in Holualoa, Hawaii on September 10, 1918, Joe Keawe would make a lasting contribution to Hawaiian falsetto singing before he would pass on in San Pedro, California at the age of 73 on February 6, 1992. Soon after his arrival from Kona, Joe Keawemauhili shortened his name to "Joe Keawe" and became another protégé of John Kameaaloha Almeida, performing on Almeida's "Playground Quarter Hour" series on KGU radio. Keawe's association with Almeida in the 1940's resulted in many recordings on the new "49th State Records" label. Joe was recorded in 49th State's very 1st recording session, and his version of "Pua Lilia" was the 7th release of the fledgling label. Joe Keawe's falsetto ranges from a booming, full-bodied masculine cut and thrust to a rich clarity, both soft and sweet.

http://www.territorialairwaves.com/index.php?page=30&id=119 (Joe Keawe radio)