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Alfred ApakaAlfred Apaka Alfred Apaka Musical artist Alfred Aholo Apaka, Jr. (March 19, 1919 – January 30, 1960) was a Hawaiian singer whose romantic baritone voice was closely identified with Hawaii between the late 1940s and the early 1960s. Alfred Apaka was arguably the foremost interpreter of Hapa haole music, which melded Hawaiian music with traditional pop arrangements and English lyrics to convey Polynesian imagery and themes. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Alfred Apaka Background information Born Alfred Aholo Apaka Jr. (1919-03-19)March 19, 1919 Honolulu, Hawaii Died January 30, 1960(1960-01-30) (aged 40) Honolulu, Hawaii, US Genres Hawaiian Traditional pop Hapa haole music Standards Occupation Singer Instrument(s) Voice, Baritone Years active 1938–1960 Labels Decca, Bell Records, Aloha Records, Capitol, Hawaiian Village,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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