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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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Kathleen Walling Fry
Alvin Okami with Roy Sakuma
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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.
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FILM:
The KoAloha Ukulele Story
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"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.
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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
See also:
Pictures of Hawaiian Music Artists
Hawaiian Music Artists by Name
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