John Kameaaloha Almeida | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Celestino Almeida Jr. |
| Also known as | Johnny Kameaaloha Almeida |
| Born | November 28, 1897 Pauoa Valley, Oahu, Republic of Hawaii |
| Died | October 9, 1985 (aged 87) Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Genres | Hawaiian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, ukulele, mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, violin, banjo, bass saxophone, piano |
| Years active | 1901–1985 |
| Labels | Brunswick Records Hawaiian Transcription Productions 49th State Records Waikiki Records Hana Ola |
John Kameaaloha Almeida (November 28, 1897 – October 9, 1985) was a blind musician and songwriter from Oahu, Hawaii.
His 1930s radio program on Hawaii radio station KGU earned him the sobriquet "The Dean of Hawaiian Music".[1] By the time of his death he had composed hundreds of meles that have today become Hawaiian music standards.
- ^ "John Kameaaloha Almeida". Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 16, 2010. Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame