George "Boogie" Kalama

George "Boogie" Kalama (1944-2011) is a Hawaiian waterman, who appeared on Sesame Street episode 1092, where he demonstrates outrigger canoeing.

In 1976, he was a crew member of the Hōkūle‘a, a  historic recreation of Hawaii's first settlers, from Tahti in the 12th century. Kalama composed songs like "Hokule'a, Star of Gladness", which was recorded by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.