Genoa Keawe
- Category : 1918-births
- Type : PE
- Profile : 1/3 - Investigating / Martyr
- Definition : Triple Split
- Incarnation Cross : RAX The Four Ways 3
Biography
American musician, an icon in Hawaiian music and a mainstay on the Hawaiian music scene for more than 60 years. She captivated local and visitor audiences alike. She had a large repertoire of traditional Hawaiian standards and Hapa Haole tunes. Many local artists include 'Aunty' Genoa Keawe among their influences.
Keawe was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and her husband, the late Edward Puniwai Keawe-Aiko, whom she married in 1935, had twelve children. After years of health complications, Genoa Keawe died in the morning of 25 February 2008 at the age of 89.