Genoa Keawe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Genoa Keawe

Hawaiian musician

Date of Birth: 31-Oct-1918

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Date of Death: 25-Feb-2008

Profession: musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

‘Aunty’ Genoa Leilani Adolpho Keawe-Aiko (October 31, 1918 – February 25, 2008) was a Hawaiian musician.
Aunty Genoa was born on the island of O?ahu in the Kaka?ako district of Honolulu and grew up in La'ie.
She was an icon in Hawaiian music and a mainstay on the Hawaiian music scene for more than 60 years.
She captivated local and visitor audiences alike.
She had a tremendous repertoire of traditional Hawaiian standards and Hapa Haole tunes.
Many local artists include Aunty Genoa Keawe among their many influences. In 2005, she received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Humane Letters) from the University of Hawai‘i.