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About Palani Vaughan
An introduction to Hawaii performer Palani Vaughan, who is
perhaps most well known for stimulating a
revival of interest in Hawaii's King Kalakaua when he
recorded a four album series of recordings devoted
to the King.
Copyright ©
Kathleen Walling Fry
Facts About Palani Vaughan
Born: May 27, 1944 in Honolulu
Full Name: Frank Palani Vaughan Jr.
Goes By: Palani Vaughan
K-12 School: Kamehameha Schools
University of Hawaii, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Recordings of Palani Vaughan
Information about the King Kalakaua tribute
albums recorded by Palani Vaughan, the album
he recorded as one of the founding members
of the group Sunday Manoa, his recordings on
Hawaii Calls radio show albums, and other solo
and compilation albums featuring songs performed
by Palani Vaughan.
Some of Palani Vaughan's Most Popular Recordings
In November of 1981, six songs recorded by Palani Vaughan
were included on Radio Station KCCN 1420 AM's third annual
list of the top 150 island songs:
#34 - "Ipo Lei Manu"
#45 - "Ka Mamakakaua"
#48 - "Eia No Kawika/Kalakaua He Inoa"
#63 - "He Pua Wehiwa"
#118 - "Ia Oe E Ka La"
#128 - "Heeia"
Palani Vaughan, Peter Moon, and The Sunday Manoa
Palani Vaughan and Peter Moon met while
they were both taking a course on Hawaiian art history
at the University of Hawaii. They decided to
form and band called Sunday Manoa and record an album
together. Their first album was called "Palani
Vaughan and the Sunday Manoa" and it also featured
Gabby Pahinui's son Cyril Pahinui and
Albert "Baby" Kalima. After that album was released,
Palani Vaughan left the group to serve in the miitary.
Palani Vaughan on the Hawaii Calls Radio Program
Palani Vaughan was one of the featured performers
on the Hawaii Calls Radio Program. He was featured
on at least two Hawaii Calls albums, "Music From
the Land of Aloha" and "Blue Hawaii".
Palani Vaughan and The King's Own
Palani later formed the "King's Own", and began to study,
compose, publish, record, and perform tributes to King
David Kalakaua and Hawaii's Monarchy period. Palani and
The King's Own recorded four albums in the 1970's and early
1980's in honor of King Kalakaua.
Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Induction
Palani Vaughan was inducted into the
Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
Video Clips Featuring Palani Vaughan
Palani Vaughan on King Kalakaua - Video 1
Palani Vaughan on King Kalakaua - Video 1I
Palani Vaughan on King Kalakaua - Video 1II
Articles and Forum Discussions About Palani Vaughan
Honolulu Magazine July 2007 Palani Vaughan Article
Taro Patch "Ka Mamakakaua" Discussion
Books by Palani Vaughan
TITLE:
Na Leo I Ka Makani
TRANSLATED: Voices on the Wind: Historic Photographs of Hawaiians of Yesteryear
AUTHOR: by Palani Vaughan
BINDING: Hardcover
PUBLICATION DATE: October 1987
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See also:
Hawaiian Music Artists by Name
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