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Winona Beamer
Winona Beamer | |
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| Birth name | Winona Kapuailohiamanonokalani Desha Beamer |
| Also known as | Auntie Nona |
| Born | (1923-08-15)August 15, 1923 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Died | August 10, 2008(2008-08-10) (aged 84) Lahaina, Maui |
| Genres | Hawaiian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, composer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Musical artist
Winona Kapuailohiamanonokalani Desha Beamer (August 15, 1923 – April 10, 2008) was a champion of authentic and ancient Hawaiian culture, publishing many books, musical scores, as well as audio and video recordings on the subject.
In her home state, she was known as Auntie Nona. She was an early proponent of the ancient form of the hula being perpetuated through teaching and public performances. Beamer was the granddaughter of Helen Desha Beamer. A cousin to Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductee Mahi Beamer, she teamed with him and her cousin Keola to form a touring North American troupe performing ancient hula and the Haw