Hawaiian falsetto singer George Kainapau was born in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii on May 22, 1905. He died in Seal Beach, California on September 14, 1992. Known as Hawaii's Falsetto King, George began singing at the Volcano House in the 1920's. He recorded "Hilo Hanakahi" with Sol Hoopii and Andy Iona on January 18, 1929 at age 23. That was his first recording. George became a falsetto phenomenon in the ’30s. “Once microphones got better, and people got a chance to hear that voice, wow,” says Harry B. Soria Jr. “It was really a golden period for him.” Geor… read more
Hawaiian falsetto singer George Kainapau was born in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii on May 22, 1905. He died in Seal Beach, California on September 14, 1992. Known as Hawaii's Falsetto King, George began singing at the Volcano House in the 1920's. He recorded "Hilo Hanakahi&q… read more
Hawaiian falsetto singer George Kainapau was born in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii on May 22, 1905. He died in Seal Beach, California on September 14, 1992. Known as Hawaii's Falsetto King, George began singing at the Volcano House in the 1920's. He recorded "Hilo Hanakahi" with Sol Hoopii and Andy Iona on January 18, 1929 at age 23. That w… read more
