Entertainer and cultural icon Winona Beamer died yesterday at age 84. Generations of music fans knew her as "Aunty Nona," the author, chanter, dancer, educator, musician, recording artist, songwriter, Hawaiian cultural champion and storyteller who leaves behind thousands of smiling audiences.
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