The Golden Years of Hawaiian Entertainment 1874-1974, $90
Writer, publisher and composer Tony Todaro devoted years to the research and preservation of Hawaiian music and the promotion of the talented people of the Hawaiian entertainment heritage. This book spans a century of both commercial entertainers and traditional musicians, offering alphabetical profiles, musical catalogs, historical photographs, and biographies. Rare large-format images and personalized author’s impressions impart the author’s dedication to the island and its unique musical culture. Introduction by Mary Kawena Pukui.