Danny “Kaniela” Kaleikini was an American singer, musical artist, and entertainer. He was born on October 10, 1937 and died on January 6, 2023. He was 85 years.
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Kaleikini will be remembered for his long-term residency at the Kahala Hilton in Hawaii, where he performed for 28 years.
Nicknamed “The Ambassador of Aloha”, Kaleikinh’s career in show business spanned more than 5 decades.
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.
Danny Kaleikini Age
How old was Danny Kaleikini when he died? At what age did Danny Kaleikini die? Danny Kaleikini was 85 years when he died.
Danny Kaleikini Height
What was Danny Kaleikini height? How tall was Danny Kaleikini?
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Danny Kaleikini’s exact height was not documented. He stood at average height.
Danny Kaleikini Family
Kaleikini was married to Jacqueline Wong of Tahiti and they had two children: a daughter named Keikilani and a son named Danjacques.
On Thanksgiving Day 1992, Danjacques Kaleikini died of complications from pneumonia. He was 29 years.
Danny Kaleikini Songs
In 2015, Danny Kaleikini and his grandson Nicholas Kaleikini recorded and released Aloooha, an album of five songs including Hawaiian and pop standards with American jazz and pop arrangements.
The EP was well-received by critics, with John Berger of Honolulu Star-Advertiser saying that “Danny’s voice is as strong and operatic as ever.”
In 2017, the Kaleikinis recorded and released Mahaaalo, which introduced three original songs, including “Aloha” which was written by Danny and sung in Hawaiian, and “Ku’uipo”, a love song which Danny and Nicholas wrote together.
Danny Kaleikini also owned a recording company, DK Records.
Danny Kaleikini Wikipedia
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