Pua Almeida

Pua Almeida (1922–1974) was a Hawaiian steel guitarist, considered a leading performer on that instrument.

[1] His musical start began in the band of his father, John Kameaaloha Almeida.

[1] He formed his own big band, "The Sunset Serenaders" and performed at several top venues around Hawaii.

[1] As the Hawaiian steel guitar achieved international status in the 1940s, Almeida was recognized as a master of the instrument.

[4] For seventeen years he was commonly featured on the Hawaii Calls radio program.