Home appliances along with many other things we have too many bells and whistles that shorten their usefulness age. Old appliances last decades.
Early Hawaiian music had a head start. The earliest found Hawaiian recordings are from 1908, there are lost 1899 and 1905 recordings. The first Jazz recording was in 1917 and Blues in 1921. There were earlier “American Music” recordings that weren’t commercially available as Hawaiian music was.
donʻt recall who to attribute this to, but Hawaiian music tells the story of long gone people and places that we still love.
Joseph Kekuku invented the Hawaiian Steel guitar approx 1890 much by accident. He shared it with his cousin Iolai (July) Paka before they both moved to the mainland. The earliest Hawaiian recordings in 1908 didnt have Steel Guitar. It wasnʻt until Paka recorded the 1st Steel Guitar song in 1915

I’ve been back at work now for about a month (part time). With my doctor’s determination that my shoulder limitations are permanent, I am now a greeter at the hotel member’s club. It’s bridge to retirement job. Still supported by temp total disability.
Another prominent Hawaiian music group of the early 1900s (1913) was the Hawaiian Quintette: Benjamin W. Waiaiole: Baritone Vocals, Guitar; W. B. J. Aeko: Bass Vocals, Ukulele Banjo; Walter Kolomoku: Steel Guitar, Vocals; S.M. Kaiawe: Tenor Vocals, Tenor Guitar, Ukulele; A. Kiwala: Vocals, Ukulele.
I like Arc a lot, but started gradually moving back to safari when I heard. Maybe next week I’ll finish moving
Arc and Dia
When I retire in about a year, Iʻll likely shut down most if not all of my Social media accounts, unplug and enjoy life. I have a collection of over 6,000 Hawaiian songs and a world of books to read. If California happens, thereʻs lots of adventures waiting.
This Wiki page illistrates why we donʻt have Hawaiian music recorings before 1908 when the 4 min Amberol cylinder made their debut. The shortcoming of these cylinders is a plaster of Paris core that didnʻt hold up to humidity.

The Early 20th Century featured 3 primary companies recording Hawaiian music.Edison Blue Amberol (wax cylinders), Columbia and Victor. Iʻve been lucky enough to find at least limited catalogs of each. This gives me clues on where to look for the music
Sad to see it go. I played high school football in it shortly after it opened. First time playing on artificial turf (lots of burns). Been to lots of Pro Bowls, UH and high school games and concerts and other events. It was too big
Aloha Stadium officials aim to begin 10-month demolition in August
Iʻve had some luck finding digital copies of Wax Phonograph cylinder recording of Hawaiian music from 1909 - 1917 on obscure archives. Excluding the recording challenges, the music is awesome.

They’re going to grab more people that they shouldn’t to make quote. Like speed traps
I would guess that most of the people driving on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway on the Kahala coast do not know it was named in honor of the favorite wife of King Kamehameha 1. This painting is by Louis Choris from 1816. She was approx 48 years old
