In Memory of Philip Kunia Gabby or Pops Pahinui (April 22, 1921 - October 13, 1980), a slack-key guitarist and singer of Hawaiian music. Gabby was born Philip Kunia Kahahawaii Jr. and later hānai into the Pahinui family as Philip Kunia Pahinui and raised in the Kakaako area of Honolulu in the 1920s. It was impoverished at the time, very much resembling a shanty-town with small cluttered buildings and tin roofs falling apart. He spent his childhood supporting his family by selling newspapers and shining shoes. He dropped out of school after 5th grade at Pohukaina School. (Wiki) Hes my Hero! I love every note he sang and played: Gabby Pahinui - Hiilawe (1947), Luau Hula (1972) youtube/watch?v=UQtV6rNGDEQ Gabby Pahinui & Peter Moon - Waialae youtube/watch?v=TlFOtAfczXM Gabby Pahinui - Leahi youtube/watch?v=vubXOeAHrNo Ry Cooder recorded with him and brought him to a wider audience: Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band with Ry Cooder - Wahine ui youtube/watch?v=ab_1T86FVcM Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band - Puuanahulu youtube/watch?v=BYnax-osvLU
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:25:28 +0000
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