John Kameaaloha Almeida
John Kameaaloha Almeida (November 28, 1897 – October 9, 1985) was a blind musician and songwriter from Oahu, Hawaii.
John Kameaaloha Almeida | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Celestino Almeida Jr. |
| Also known as | Johnny Kameaaloha Almeida |
| Born | November 28, 1897 Pauoa Valley, Oahu, Republic of Hawaii |
| Died | October 9, 1985 (aged 87) Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Genres | Hawaiian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, ukulele, mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, violin, banjo, bass saxophone, piano |
| Years active | 1901–1985 |
| Labels | Brunswick Records Hawaiian Transcription Productions 49th State Records Waikiki Records Hana Ola |
His 1930s radio program on Hawaii radio station KGU earned him the sobriquet "The Dean of Hawaiian Music". By the time of his death he had composed hundreds of meles that have today become Hawaiian music standards.
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