Frank Ferera
Frank Ferera (June 12, 1885 - June 26, 1951) was a Hawaiian musician who recorded successfully between 1915 and 1930. He was the first star of Hawaiian music and influenced many later artists. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 12, 1885 (Honolulu), Died June 26, 1951
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1931
Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, steel guitar, leader, composer, ukulele, banjo, songwriter, conductor
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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 478 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 79193 | 10-in. | 5/21/1920 | Hawaiian twilight | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79194 | 10-in. | 5/21/1920 | Long ago | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar and guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79197 | 10-in. | 5/21/1920 | Honolulu Bay | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar and guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar, composer | |
| Columbia | 79290 | 10-in. | 6/18/1920 | Romola | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar and guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79291 | 10-in. | 6/18/1920 | That naughty waltz | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar and guitar duet | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79347 | 10-in. | 7/16/1920 | Aloha land | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79348 | 10-in. | 7/16/1920 | Pensacola waltz | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar and guitar duet | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79517 | 10-in. | 11/12/1920 | Isle of Paradise | Ferera and Franchini ; George Hamilton Green | Instrumental trio (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79702 | 10-in. | 1/29/1921 | Dreamy Hawaii | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79703 | 10-in. | 1/29/1921 | Sweet Luana | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 79713 | 10-in. | 2/4/1921 | Hawaiian blues | Blossom Seeley | Female vocal solo, with steel guitar duet and orchestra | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80058 | 10-in. | 11/9/1921 | My Hawaiian melody | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80059 | 10-in. | 11/9/1921 | Susquehanna shore | Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar and guitar duet | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80233 | 10-in. | 3/11/1922 | Hawaiian rainbow | Vernon Dalhart ; Ferera and Franchini | Male vocal solo, with steel guitar and guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80457 | 10-in. | 7/15/1922 | Mahina malamalama waltz | Ferera's Hawaiian Instrumental Quartet | Instrumental quartet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80458 | 10-in. | 7/15/1922 | Kawaihau waltz | Ferera's Hawaiian Instrumental Quartet | Instrumental quartet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80574 | 10-in. | 9/29/1922 | Maui girl | Frank Ferera | Ukulele solo (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, ukulele | |
| Columbia | 80575 | 10-in. | 9/29/1922 | Moanalua hula | Frank Ferera | Ukulele solo (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, ukulele | |
| Columbia | 80910 | 10-in. | 3/20/1923 | One little smile | Vernon Dalhart ; Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet, with male vocal solo and drums (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80911 | 10-in. | 3/20/1923 | Honeymoon chimes | Vernon Dalhart ; Ferera and Franchini | Steel guitar duet, with male vocal solo and chimes (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 80982 | 10-in. | 4/23/1923 | Ala Moana | Columbians Dance Orchestra De Luxe ; Ferera and Franchini | Jazz/dance band, with steel guitar and guitar duet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 81294 | 10-in. | 10/26/1923 | One, two, three, four | Ferera's Hawaiian Instrumental Quintet | Instrumental quintet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 81295 | 10-in. | 10/26/1923 | Aloha oe | Ferera's Hawaiian Instrumental Quintet | Instrumental quintet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 81333 | 10-in. | 11/8/1923 | I still believe in you | Ferera's Hawaiian Instrumental Quintet | Instrumental quintet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar | |
| Columbia | 81334 | 10-in. | 11/8/1923 | Love is all I ask of you | Ferera's Hawaiian Instrumental Quintet | Instrumental quintet (Hawaiian) | instrumentalist, steel guitar |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ferera, Frank," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106996.
Ferera, Frank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106996.
"Ferera, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Ferera, Frank, 1885-1951 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94009234
Wikidata: Frank Ferera - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1443244
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56807978
MusicBrainz: Frank Ferera - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/dad6244c-5a88-490e-ae9f-928088bb217c
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