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Sonia Tapu
July 31, 2022 | Kapolei, HI
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Obituary
HONOLULU (AP) - Aunty Genoa Leilani Keawe, one of the most enduring and beloved voices in Hawaiian music, died Monday. She was 89.
Family members say the icon of traditional music in the islands died in her sleep at home in Papakolea.
Her son, Eric K. Keawe of Keawe Records, says she had suffered health problems over the last decade but always managed to bounce back into the limelight.
Known widely as Aunty Genoa, she recorded more than 20 albums, dating back to vinyl 78 rpm and 33 1/3 rpm albums, and about 150 singles.
Born Genoa Leilani Adolpho, Keawe marriedEdward P. Keawe-Aiko. They had 12 children.
Keawe's life in music started in Laie, center of Mormon culture in Hawaii. She sang with the island Mormon choir and said her sister, Annie, was a great influence on her music as they sang church songs together.
She began her professional career in 1939, singing for bandstand shows in Kailua and at the Officers Club before World War II with George Hookano and his band.
Keawe sang on the radio and on early TV, she became a regular on the "Lucky Luck Show," hosted by Robert Luck. She also sang on the nationally broadcast "Hawaii Calls" and at several clubs and hotels on Oahu.
She received many music awards and took traditional Hawaiian music across Asia, Canada, Switzerland, Brazil and many U.S. cities. She performed on a trip to Russia when she was in her 80s.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
Guest Book
MISS YOU ANTIE...MOM (JENNIE-DAUGHTER OF HELEN KUALEIALOHA CUMMINGS) PASSED 2011) WILL NEVER FORGET THE FAMILY REUNION ON "KAUA'I ISLAND." I KNOW ALL OF YOU & 'OHANA ARE ALL TOGETHER AGAIN PLAYING & SINGING "KANAKA MELES." MISS YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!
Davis (Kawika) Pa'aluhi KAUWE
September 12, 2021 | Nanakuli, HI | Family
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You are very loved and we miss you our here in Hau’ula
Annamarygypsy Wharemate-Sadler
July 30, 2021 | Hauula, HI | Neighbor
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My condolences to your family. I play the Hawaiian music channel on the Dish network and only this week discovered Genoa's beautiful music and voice Wow, she will surely sing front row in heaven
Loretta Schutten
September 08, 2017 | Rockaway Beach, OR
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I sorry to hear about your lost and I would like to share with the family a comforting scripture at John11:25" Jesus said I am the resurrction and the life he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life.
Miracle
June 21, 2008
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Auntie, so heartbroken to hear of your passing...my family and I met you only one time (even though Mommy is a local girl from Wahiawa), but that time was Carnegie Hall when you brought the house DOWN! Auntie! You were singing and during the song, in the way only you could, you asked all the hula dancers in the audience to get up and dance hula...my mom was the first to honor your request and it was something we all will remember forever...Mahalo, Auntie, there was no one else quite like you...
K. Kalani Jankowski
April 24, 2008 | Philadelphia, PA
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Stacey and Mom by the ocean
Aunty Genoa was loved by millions of people around the world, the beautiful and spiritual Matriarch of her family and I know she will always be with you..our hearts go out to them. God Bless and watch over You and Yours always. Sincerely and with Affection, Aunty Marge Pineda and Daughter Stacey Cabral
Margaret Pineda
April 01, 2008 | Santa Clara, CA
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What a privilege it was to spend some time with you just days before you were called back to our Heavenly Father. Your music has inspired many. You million dollar smile is what has carried each of us through tough times. We love you Aunty.
Musical Truth
March 10, 2008 | La'ie
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Aunty Genoa, Kalani, & Jordi. What a pleasure it has been to know you and look up to you as a musician, but more importantly as a role model for Hawaiians around the world!
March 05, 2008
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