ArtistInfo

Louise And Ferera

Band, *1900
World, Pop and Folk
A.k.a. Hawaiian Guitar Duet

Helen Louise and Frank Ferera Ukulele and Guitar Duet Frank Ferera, aka Palakiko Ferreira, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1885 of Portuguese ancestry. He married Helen Louise Greenus Helen Louise, daughter of Seattle businessman Albert E. Greenus, and toured with her through the USA, appearing in vaudeville. In 1915, they signed a contract with Columbia Records and eventually Victor and Edison Records and recorded prolifically. On December 12, 1919, Frank and Helen were on board the steamship SS President, from Los Angeles back to their home in Seattle. Frank reported that Helen had gone on deck for a walk at 4 a.m. and never returned. After a search failed to turn up the missing Mrs. Ferera, she was presumed lost at sea. Frank Ferera had a successful career prior to and after the tragic loss of his wife.

Members

	Frank Ferera stg, g 1885-1951 US
	Helen Louise g, stg