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HAWAII: Lei Momi Sweethearts, John K. Almeida / Moanalula / 49th State 4551 / 1949

Lei Momi headed a female trio called the Lei Momi Sweethearts. The trio provided back up to John K. Almeida, Genoa Keawe and Joe Keawe, as well as recording five songs under the name Lei Momi Sweethearts or Lei Momi Serenaders in 1949. A Lei Momi solo vocal was released in 1951. (“Lei Momi” = necklace of pearls & once a common Hawaiian first name.) John Kameaaloha Almeida (November 28, 1897 – October 9, 1985) was a blind musician and composer from Oahu, HI. He was born John Celestino Almeida Jr. to Honolulu lei seller Julia Kamaka and Portuguese contract laborer John Celestino Almeida Sr. After John's sister Annie was born, John Sr. deserted the family and returned to Portugal. Julia and the children eventually moved in with Paulo Kameaaloha, who became hānai (foster) father to both children. Conversations in the Kameaaloha home were held exclusively in Hawaiian, giving young Johnny the advantage of being bilingual at an early age. The Òwai'anae Star Glee was started by Almeida at age 15, and evolved into "Johnny Almeida's Hawaiians," performing at community functions as word spread of Almeida's talents. By the age of 25, in addition to the ukulele, he had mastered steel guitar, violin, banjo, bass, saxophone, and piano. He was the chief musician on Matson Lines ships from 1922 to 1927, sailing between Hawai'i and the West Coast. He is credited with composing over 300 songs, including "Iesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai," "Tuberose Hula" and "Green Rose Hula." [adapted from Wikipedia] [Moanalula, Lei Momi Sweethearts, 49th State 4551, recorded 1949, matrix HRC-51-A] The flip side of this disk is Naka-Pueo by Joe Keawe:    • HAWAII: Joe Keawe, Lei Momi Sweethearts, J...   Hawaiian Playlist:    • Hawaiian   Thanks, as always, to T. Malcolm Rockwell: Hawaiian & Hawaiian Guitar Records 1891-1960 © 2007