Added: Jun 23, 2008
From: kawika96797
Duration: 2:44
"Auntie" Alice Namakelua (1892-1987)Kupuna, Entertainer, Composer. Often times when I see lyrics or sheet music, I think that the writers and composers are faceless characters of ancient history. This is a posting to show that Hawaiian music as we know it today is a fairly young art and many composers were still alive and kicking in our lifetime. NOTE:Yes, that is "Auntie" Genoa Keawe singing in this clip.
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Rating: 5.00 (4 ratings) Views: 917' favoriteCount='13 Comments: 9
profhummingflowah Says:
Jul 8, 2008 - The slack key part in the first part of the video sounds like she's playing her famous "14 Figures". I didn't know it had words though. When was this video taken? I remember going to one of her big birthday parties, I think at Bishop Museum, but I don't remember her being ambulatory then. Great video, thanks for posting it.
kawika96797 Says:
Jul 9, 2008 - This was circa 1981. I have the exact date written down somewhere, but I have to find it.
profhummingflowah Says:
Jul 9, 2008 - Oh yeah, the party I'm thinking of was probably 3-4 years after that. Man if you have other videos of her playing, I'd love to see them. What an inspiration!
dnrhand Says:
Jul 9, 2008 - I have not found any more yet. Are you a relative or former student of her?
profhummingflowah Says:
Jul 9, 2008 - No, my dad is a former student. He used to bring me around to her classes. He still plays a lot of her arrangements and talks about her. I was too young then to play an instrument yet.
wjc1952 Says:
Aug 3, 2008 - This is about a precious a treasure as can be found. This is something that needs to be cherished. Thanks for making something like this available for us to watch. This is a great part of history.Mahalo nui loa,Wanda
likopuha Says:
Aug 24, 2008 - Incredible footage. I had only seen pictures of her before.Mahalo palenaʻole iā ʻoe e Kāwika,Liko
deviantbadger Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Wow! Kupaeanaha! She was my grandpa's, George K. Spencer, cousin. I only met Aunty Alice a couple times as a kid, she was very kolohe, but strict if acted up! Mahalo for this! I am 49 yrs old and it took me back to small kid times at my Tutu's house in Mo'ili'ili.
alohamode Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Mahalo nui!I appreciate all of your contribution.They are the real hulu kupuna!
kawika96797 Says:
Nov 11, 2008 - I am glad you enjoy these. Mahalo
okalanikane Says:
Jun 24, 2008 - Wow! A real Master in action.