Ferera And Franchini

Duet comprised of Frank Ferera and Anthony Franchini
Also known to record as "Frank Ferera - Anthony Franchini"
In circa 1920, following the death of Frank Ferera's wife Helen Louise, Ferera and Franchini began a long musical partnership. Of the many Hawaiian musicians who were active up through 1930 (when Ferera stopped recording), it was he who probably had the greatest public exposure -- indeed, it has been estimated that "Of all Hawaiian recordings made between 1915 and 1930, it is said that Frank Ferera appeared on at least a quarter of them" (Ruymar). Some of the estimated 2,000 discs he cut – including tracks with Helen Louise -- remain available on various Hawaiian CD compilations to this day.