Sol Hoʻopiʻi
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Solomon Hoʻopiʻi Kaʻaiʻai (/ˌhoʊoʊˈpiːi/ hoh-oh-PEE-ee Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˌhoʔoˈpiʔi]; 1902 – November 16, 1953) was a Native Hawaiian lap steel guitarist. A virtuoso, he was one of the most famous original Hawaiian steel guitarists, along with Joseph Kekuku, Frank Ferera, Sam Ku West and "King" Bennie Nawahi.
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Birth name | Solomon Hoʻopiʻi Kaʻaiʻai |
Born | 1902 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii |
Died | (1953-11-16)November 16, 1953 Seattle, Washington, US |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, ukulele |
Years active | 1920–1953 |
Labels | Decca, Brunswick |
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