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Meet Alvin Okami
Singer, Musician, Composer, and Luthier

Singer, composer, musician and ukulele luthier Alvin Okami founded the KoAloha Ukulele Company in 1995. His soprano, concert, tenor, and six string ukuleles are solder under two names: KoAloha and KoAlana.

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Alvin Okami with Roy Sakuma

A picture of Alvin Okami with ukulele festival organizer, composer, and Honolulu ukulele school owner Roy Sakuma. This picture was taken at the Marriott Waikiki, on July 17, 2009, at a VIP dinner the Friday before the 2009 Roy Sakuma Ukulele Festival in Kapiolani Park.

FILM: The KoAloha Ukulele Story

"The KoAloha Ukulele Story" is a 2008 animated documentary film based on the true story of how Hawaii singer, ukulele player, and entertainer Alvin Okami became one of the most respected ukulele makers in Hawaii. The KoAloha Ukulele Story won a Gold Kahuna Award in the short film category at the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival.

Recordings Featuring Alvin Okami

Alvin Okami and his sons Alan Okami and Paul Okami perform "A Dream Called Hawaii" on the 2007 album entitled "Hawaii: Under the Rainbow". Other artists featured on the album include George Kuo, Gordon Mark, Noelani Mahoe, the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, and many others.

Hawaii Under the Rainbow" CD at Amazon.com

Video Clips featuring Alvin Okami

Alvin Okami and Gordon Mark: "Days of Wine and Roses"

Alvin Okami and Roger Tsukamoto Duet

Alvin Okami and Sons Talking and Playing

World's Smallest Playable Ukulele

Alvin's Story About the KoAloha Sceptre Ukulele

Article About Alvin Okami

Family's Love for the Ukulele Started Small

History of KoAloha Ukulele

Alvin's KoAloha Ukulele Company
KoAloha Ukulele
744 Kohou Street
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: 808-847-4911 or 866-840-4911
Web Site: koaloha.com
Blog: koaloha.blogspot.com

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Meet Alvin Okami Singer, Musician, Composer, and Luthier

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Singer, Musician, Composer, and Luthier