Henry Kaleialoha Allen
Henry Kaleialoha Allen | |
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| Born | June 11, 1933 Hilo, Hawaii |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Henry Kaleialoha Allen is a Hawaiian
steel guitarist
and singer.
Biography
Allen was born June 11, 1933, in
Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts while simultaneously receiving from the Hawaii State Senate a resolution of congratulations.[3]
Career
Allen plays steel guitar and sings.[1] He has toured internationally, achieving particular popularity in Japan.[1] He composes and arranges Hawaiian music.[1] For his production company he produces and directs "Polynesian spectaculars".[1] He performs on a Fender double Stringmaster.[1] He performed for various television series, including Barnaby Jones, Hawaiian Eye and Mama's Family, and regularly appeared on the QVC shopping channel.[2] He has released at least three albums, Blue Hawaii, Magic of Steel Guitar, and Memories of Hawaii.[2] He has worked with such artists as Alfred Apaka and Martin Denny.[4]
References
- ^ ISBN 1-57424-021-8.
- ^ ISBN 9781857431612.
- ^ a b c d Vieth, Mark (June 11, 2015). "Henry Kaleialoha Allen honored for lifelong career in music". Lahaina News. Lahaina, Hawaii. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^ Woodhouse, Jon (May 29, 1999). "Good Vibes and Local Talent". Billboard. p. H-14.
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