The mood of this photograph featuring Harry Owens leading the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orchestra is evocative of the musical and cultural ambiance of Hawaii in the 1930s—an era when hotel orchestras and hula performances were central to the visitor experience. Owens was a prominent bandleader connected to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the iconic "Pink Palace" hotel in Waikiki. During the early to mid-20th century, hotel orchestras like this one played essential roles in shaping tourist culture in Hawaii. They were central to the experience of visitors arriving via Matson Lines and other travel routes. This photograph not only documents musical history but also reflects the tourism industry, hula dance, hotel culture, and the performative presentation of Hawaiian identity to visitors.
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