Bill Murata, a veteran record producer, started Tropical Music in 1974. He loved music, especially Hawaiian music and it was his mission to perpetuate the music of our Islands by seeking new talent as well as recording established artists.
With Tropical Music as the corporate name, Poki and Pumehana Records became the names associated with traditional music. The first to record on Poki Records was Genoa Keawe, the first lady of Hawaiian music. The recording was entitled "All Time Hula Favorites."
While the traditional music was the focus, Murata also recognized Hawai'i's multi-cultural face and launched Discos Tropical Records on which other Island music was recorded. Google PR -
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