Charles E. King
Charles Edward King (January 29, 1874 – February 27, 1950) was an educator, Hawaii territorial legislator, and a songwriter who is most widely known as the composer of "Ke Kali Nei Au". King was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1995. Music historian George Kanahele regarded King as the "Dean of Hawaiian Music", although this sobriquet is more associated with John Kameaaloha Almeida.
Charles E. King | |
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King, prior 1921 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Edward King |
| Born | January 29, 1874 Estate of Queen Emma of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kingdom of Hawaii |
| Died | February 27, 1950 (aged 76) United States |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer, legislator, educator |
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