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Hawaii Ponoi label

Hawaii Ponoi

Hawaiian

Title

Hawaii Ponoi

Date

1913

Performer

Hawaiian Quintette

Writer

Liliuokalani

Location

Camden, NJ

Recording Technology

Record

Description

Alternatively titled the "Hawaiian national anthem," this song was composed by Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii. This version includes vocals, Ukulele, Banjo-Ukulele, and steel guitar

Type

Hawaiian
Alternatively titled the "Hawaiian national anthem," this song was composed by Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii. This version includes vocals, Ukulele, Banjo-Ukulele, and steel guitar