Alfred Apaka’s voice, music brought Hawaii to the world

For Friday, January 27, 2012

By Bob Sigall

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 27, 2012

~~<p>Before Don Ho there was Alfred Apaka, the Golden Voice of Hawaii. During the 1950s Apaka was Hawaii’s most famous entertainer, and his show was a must-see for all visitors.</p>
<p>Apaka was indeed the most influential local performer of his time, setting the standard for all modern Hawaiian music. His voice, masculine good looks and personality truly helped put Henry Kaiser’s Hawaiian Village on the map.</p>
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Before Don Ho there was Alfred Apaka, the Golden Voice of Hawaii. During the 1950s Apaka was Hawaii’s most famous entertainer, and his show was a must-see for all visitors.

Apaka was indeed the most influential local performer of his time, setting the standard for all modern Hawaiian music. His voice, masculine good looks and personality truly helped put Henry Kaiser’s Hawaiian Village on the map. Login for more...