Genoa Keawe

‘Aunty’ Genoa Leilani Adolpho Keawe-Aiko (October 31, 1918 – February 25, 2008) was a Hawaiian musician.Aunty Genoa was born on the island of Oʻahu in the Kakaʻako district of Honolulu and grew up in Lā'ie.She was 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 tremendous repertoire of traditional Hawaiian standards and Hapa Haole tunes.Many local artists include Aunty Genoa Keawe among their many influences. In 2005, she received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Humane Letters) from the University of Hawai‘i.