Enjoy “Aloha Means I Love You” from Kaiamas Native Hawaiians. Note the interesting use of a single cone resonator by the steel player, who I assume is Willie Kaiama. The sharp attack and short sustain of those guitars made them less popular with Hawaiian guitarists. But I love it’s funky tone and unique vibe in this setting! Deep depression (late 1933) era black label Champion 78s (from Gennett) are true rarities.
Copies were pressed in the low hundreds and many sold less than 50 copies. Between that and regional distribution they are impossible to find. Many are considered “lost records” when no known copy exists in collectors hands. I was thrilled to obtain this along with another black label Champion Hawaiian issue. And I’m pleased to share them with you!