Juliana Walanika | |
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Also known as | Julian Walanika, Julia Walanika, Hawaii's Nightingale |
Born | Kingdom of Hawaii | September 21, 1846
Died | September 6, 1931 California, United States | (aged 84)
Genres | Hawaiian |
Occupation | Vocalist |
Instrument | Vocals |
Juliana Walanika (September 21, 1846 – September 6, 1931) was a court musician and favorite of King Kalākaua and Queen Liliuokalani, the last rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She was known as the "Manoa Nightingale" or "Hawaii's Nightingale." She was also known as "Julia Walanika" or "Julian Walanika."[1][2]