Myrtle Keahiʻaihonua Kalanikahea Hilo[1] (May 17, 1929 - October 3, 2009) was a native Hawaiian taxicab driver, radio personality, ʻukulele player and singer.
[3] According to the online Territorial Airwaves, Hilo briefly sang with the Royal Hawaiian Girls Glee Club.
She came under the mentorship of Kumu Hula George Naʻope in the early 1950s when he performed at the Niumalu Hotel (where the Hilton Hawaiian Village now stands).
[9] Hilo continued driving her taxicab on a full-time basis, sometimes picking up fares after she closed her show at night.
Travel companies began an arrangement with her for use of her name for United States mainland tours, while booking her as the on-board entertainment.