Buddy Fo, born on November 1, 1932, in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a celebrated musician renowned for his contributions to Hawaiian music. He began his musical career as a bongo player for Martin Denny before forming The Invitations, a vocal-instrumental group that gained prominence in Waikiki during the 1960s. Fo's innovative approach blended traditional Hawaiian melodies with contemporary rhythms, modernizing a wide range of Hawaiian and popular standards. His album "RSVP" with The Invitations was recognized as one of the 50 Greatest Hawaii Music Albums by HONOLULU Magazine. In 2003, he received a Lifetime Achievement Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts. Fo passed away on April 30, 2011, leaving a lasting legacy in the Hawaiian music scene. ([cdgo.com](https://cdgo.com/en/detalhe/4988006844391/buddy-fo-buddy-fo-s-new-hawaii?utm_source=openai))