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Leonard Kwan

Articles and information about Hawaiian slack key guitar master musician Leonard Kwan.


Facts About Leonard Kwan
Born: 1931 on Oahu
  • Died: August 13, 2000
  • Sons: Leonard Ke'ala Jr., Kenneth and Kevin-Lee
  • Studied string base in high school
  • He played in his high school dance band
  • First single was "hawaiian Chimes in 1957
  • First label was Island Recording Studio
  • His signature piece was "Opihi Moemoe"
  • His album "Slack Key" was released in 1960
  • Began recording for Dancing Cat in 1989
  • He Recorded "Keala's Mele" in 1995
  • Received HARA's Ki Ho Alu Award in 1993
  • Honolulu Named him a Living Treasure in 1994

    Articles About Leonard Kwan
  • Leonard Kwan Gave Slack Key to the World
    Mele.com Leonard Kwan Profile
  • Dancing Cat Leonard Kwan Bio

    Recordings of Leonard Kwan

    Ke'ala's Mele
    Keala's Mele


    The Legendary Leonard Kwan
    The Legendary Leonard Kwan


    Web Site: Dancing Cat Records - Leonard Kwan

    See also:
  • Other Slack Key Guitar Musicians
  • Hawaiian Music Artists A to Z


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