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For three generations, the Soria men have been part of Hawaii's airwaves. There have been Sorias in island radio for most of its 80-year history.  
 
Harry B. Soria, Jr. is the host of "Territorial Airwaves", now in it's 28th year. Each week, he takes a beguiling musical stroll back to the days of the Territory of Hawaii, playing historical 78, 33 1/3, and 45 RPM recordings and sharing anecdotes and trivia about Hawaii's past.  
 
"I guess I was born into radio," said Harry B., the Soria family's 3rd-generation radio personality.  
 
Harry B.'s grandfather, Harry G. Soria, the "Dean of Hawaiian Radio", had a long involvement with KGU Radio. His father, Harry B. Soria, Sr., known as the "Voice of Hawaii" during his radio career, which spanned the 1930's through the 1950's.  
 
In 1990, Harry B. Soria, Jr was recognized by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau  
with a Kahili Award at the 1st annual "Keep It Hawaii" luncheon.  
 
Harry B. has also released over 25 CD's on the Hana Ola label for worldwide distribution, in collaboration with Cord International, Inc. Each CD focuses on legendary performers and songs recorded in Hawaii, culled from his collection of over 10,000 vintage 78, 33, and 45 RPM Hawaiian records. The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts has recognized his work with a total of 7 Na Hoku Hanohano awards in the "Liner Notes of the Year" and "Anthology of the Year" categories.  
 
"Territorial Airwaves" audio specials are a feature of Hawaiian Airlines' in-flight channel system. Vignettes of "Territorial Airwaves" were also spotlighted in the 1997 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival television broadcast. As the off-camera-announcer, he was known as the "Voice of Emme's Island Moments" television specials.  
 
Harry B. emcees a full slate of events including corporate banquets, award ceremonies, roasts, auctions, fashion shows, parades, weddings, concerts and hula shows. He's done television commercials, public service announcements, and documentaries. Harry's also co-hosted numerous live, on-location, radio broadcasts. He regularly emcees Hawaiian music concerts and hula festivals in Japan.  
 
When asked to describe the youngest Soria's familiarity with a mic, radio legend Ron Jacobs said, "Harry B. could emcee a moped wreck, and make it memorable."  
 
 
 
 
 

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