uke, 1916-1999 US
Singer / Musician of World
Benny Kalama (June 29, 1916 – September 21, 1999), born Benjamin Kapena Kalama in Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii, is an American singer with a honey-voiced falsetto. He is credited with discovering and nurturing Alfred Apaka, and was part of several groups. Until the day Apaka died, Kalama was coaching and arranging music for him.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Benny Kalama (He Is Hawaiian Music) | Ben Kalama | 1984 | Album |
Around The Island In 80 Shakes | Ben Kalama | 1963 | Album |
Echoes Of Hawaii | Ben Kalama | 1956 | Album |
Echoes Of Hawaii | Ben Kalama | Single | |
Hawaiian Echo | Ben Kalama | Album |
Ben Kalama's Islanders Pop, Folk and World |