Danny Kaleikini
Danny Kaleikini | |
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Kaleikini in 2005 | |
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| Born | October 10, 1937 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 2023 (aged 85) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
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Danny "Kaniela" Kaleikini (October 10, 1937 – January 6, 2023) was an American singer, musical artist, and entertainer. Best known for his long-term residency at the Kahala Hilton in Hawaii, where he performed for 28 years, Kaleikini is often called "The Ambassador of Aloha". During his career of more than 50 years in show business, he was the opening act for Paul Anka at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and performed alongside Sammy Davis Jr., Wayne Newton, Dolly Parton, Phyllis McGuire, and Don Ho. A baritone who sang Hawaiian songs and played the nose flute, Kaleikini gained international recognition for promoting Hawaiian music, language, and culture.