Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Playlist - May 21

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Aloha Kauai by Louise Kaleiki & The Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA VOL 1 (vinyl)
County Party / Hu Ka Good by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
English Rose by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Green Sand Mystery by Kohala -- DEEPER BLUE
Hoomakeaka by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Hula Lea I Ka Makani by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII
I Kona by Ledward Kaapana & the New Ikona -- NAHENAHE
Ina (Imagine) by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA
Kaena by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Ke Ala Iliahi by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Kuu Hoa by Robi Kahakalau -- ISLAND SUMMER THE 90s
Kuuipo, Aloha Wai Ia Oe by Lorna Lim -- ISLAND SUMMER THE 90s
Kuu Pua by O'Brian Eselu -- ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Kuuleihaukeakapiliaumoe by O'Brian Eselu -- ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Mahalo Au Ia Oe by Na Leo Hoonani -- NU OLI
Mahina Malamalama by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Mele Koki by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Mokupuni Nui by Led Kaapana -- BLACK SAND
Over the Rainbow by Bryan Tolentino -- KA UKULELE LELE
Salomila by Hui Ohana and Jerry Byrd -- HAWAIIAN STYLE GUITARS
Sweet Apapane by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Medley by Jerry Byrd -- BY REQUEST
Sweet Memory by Sandwich Isle Band -- HALIA ALOHA
Village Church by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Wahine Ilikea / Waimanalo Blues by Troy Fernandez -- HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE

Playlist - May 20

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Ahulili by Barefoot Natives -- BAREFOOT NATIVES
Aloha Kauai by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
Anapau by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- MAHALO NUI (vinyl)
Carburetor Song by Myrtle K. Hilo -- PAU HANA PARTY
Hanohano Hawaii by Martin Pahinui, George Kuo, Danny Akaka, Steven Hall -- WAIALEA JAMMIN'
Hanohano Olinda by Clinton Yoshikawa -- HULIAU
Hilo Hanakahi / Hilo E by Sunday Manoa -- SUNDAY MANOA 3
Island Medley by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA SINGS (vinyl)
Kauai Beauty by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- E ALA E
Kawika by Pali -- WITH ALOHA
Ke Ala Tuberose by Bill Kaiwa -- NA HALIA
Kuu Ipo Onaona by Del Beazley -- NIGHT AND DAY
Ma Anei Mai Oe by Myrtle K. Hilo -- THE SINGING CAB DRIVER
Makee Ailana by Sonny Chillingworth -- MELE HULA VOL 1 (vinyl)
Nani Hanalei by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES (vinyl)
Opelu by The Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU (vinyl)
Panini Puakea / Green Rose Hula by Elua Kane -- PADDLE TO THE RISING SUN
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Pali (with Genoa Keawe) -- IN HARMONY
Pili Aloha by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
Pili Mau Me Oe by Pandanus Club -- E HIMENI HOU
Rapid Transit Hula by The Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Slack Key #1 by Danny Carvalho -- SLACK KEY JOURNEY: ON MY WAY
Sweet Lei Lehua by The Essential Resophonics -- EVENING IN THE ISLANDS VOL 1
Tropical Baby by Brother Noland & Tony Conjugacion -- KU2
Ua Mau by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE (vinyl)
Ulili E by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- E ALA E
Uluwehi o Kaala by the Alice Fredlund Serenaders -- ALICE, LINDA & SYBIL (vinyl)

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Playlist - May 14

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Akaka Falls by Brittni Paiva -- HEAR...
Alekoki by Clinton Yoshikawa -- HULIAU
Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aloha Oahu by Kimo Alama Keaulana & Lei Hulu -- LEI HULU SINGS FOR THE HULA
Analani E by The New Hawaiian Band -- THE NEW HAWAIIAN BAND
Aoia by The Lim Family -- MANAOIO, MANAOLANA A ME KE ALOHA (vinyl)
Hanalei Calling Me & Hanalei by Kaleo O Kalani -- FROM HAWAII WITH LOVE
Haole Hula by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL
Hawaiian Memories by Waipuna Slack Key String Band -- HAWAIIAN MEMORIES
He Mele No Ka Pipi Palupalu by Alea -- KAULUPONO
Hiilawe by The Surfers -- SHELLS
Hula Blues by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL
Ia Oe E Ka La by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
Ka Lae O Kaena by Kindy Sproat -- NA MELE PANIOLO
Ka Manao No Ia by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY (vinyl)
Kaena by The Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO
Kalena Kai by Tony Cazimero -- SIMPLY HAWAIIAN
Kawaihae Hula by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA HAILI (vinyl)
Kokee Ginger by Rodney Arias -- RODNEY ARIAS & THE NEW PARADISE SERENADERS (vinyl)
Kuu Home O Kahaluu by Olomana -- LIKE A SEABIRD IN THE WIND
Lahaina Luna by Nathan Aweau -- HAWAII CLASSIC SERIES VOL 1-VINTAGE
Lahainaluna Alma Mater by Clinton Yoshikawa -- HULIAU
Mai Ae I Ka Hewa by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE & FRIENDS
Maile Lau Liilii by Pekelo -- PEKELO'S HANA\
Misty Rain by Na Oiwi -- THE SEQUEL
Morning Dew by Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Robert Keliihoomalu, Jr. -- SLACK KEY TRADITION
Nani Lahaina & Slack Key World #1 by Orama Bault, Gaylord Holomalia, & Hapa -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Poinciana by The Surfers -- HIGH TIDE (vinyl)
These Islands by Amy Hanaialii -- A PRESIDENT FROM HAWAII (book)

Playlist - May 13

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This was a 4-hour show...lots of great tracks!

Alika by The Hilo Hawaiians -- SPLENDOR OF THE ISLANDS (vinyl)
Aloha Kauai by The Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 3
Cheryl Moana Marie by Saga -- ALOHA FROM HAWAII: DA BEST OF MDL
E Pili Kaua by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Far Away by Dennis Kamakahi -- THE GREATEST HITS VOL 1
Hamoa by Clinton Yoshikawa -- HULIAU
He Manao Aloha by The Brothers Cazimero -- DESTINATION PARADISE
He Ui by Kealohi -- KEALOHI
Henehene Kou Aka by B.B. Shawn -- FINDING MY WAY
Hiilawe by Ohana O Kauai -- OHANA O KAUAI
Hilo Hula by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KAILIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
Hoomalu Slack Key by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY SOLO
Hoonanea by Willie K. -- THE UNCLE IN ME, VOL 2
Hoonani Ka Makua Mau by Manoa Voices -- MANOA VOICES
How D'ya Do by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL: SONGS OF OLD HAWAII
I Alii No Oe by Frank & Cathy Kawelo -- PAU HANA PARTY
Ia Oe E Ka La by Hookena -- THIRST QUENCHER
Ka Ipo Lei Manu by Hapa -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Ka Mamakakaua by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST WITH THE KING'S OWN - VOL 1
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Edith Kanakaole -- HIIPOI I KA AINA ALOHA
Kaena by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Kai Hawanawana by Leinaala Haili -- PAU HANA PARTY
Kaimuki Hula by Ata Damasco -- PAINA HOU
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Kimo Alama Keaulana & Lei Hulu -- HULA LIVES
Kaulana Ka Inoa O Kauai by Margaret & Kunane Aipolani -- KUU LEI MOKUPUNI
Ka Upu Aloha by Aaron J. Sala -- KA UPU ALOHA
Ke Alo O Iesu by Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII-VOL 1
Ke Aloha by Darlene Ahuna -- MELE HULA-VOL 1
Komo Pono by Kawai Cockett -- STILL STRUMMING
Kukuna O Ka La by Palani Vaughan -- KAULANA NA PUA-VOL 2
Kuu Ipo Pua Rose by The Waikiki Serenaders -- HAWAII INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS
Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Loyal Garner -- I SHALL SING
Kuu Lei Poinaole and Lei Aloha Lei Makamae by Gabby Pahinui -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY VOL 2
Lei Awapuhi by Na Leo Pilimehana -- E HULA MAI KAKOU
Lei Kiele by The Hooipo Trio -- JUST LIKE OLD TIMES (vinyl)
Lei Ohu by Andy Iona & His Islanders -- HULA GIRL VOL 3
Ma Anei Mai Oe by Kimo Alama Keaulana & Lei Hulu -- HULA LIVES
Manao Pili by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Mapuana by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL
Moana Chimes by Makana -- KI HOALU: JOURNEY OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY
Na Lei O Hawaii by Alfred Apaaka & The Hawaiians -- DREAMS OF THE SOUTH SEAS (vinyl)
Na Molokama by Alfred Apaka -- HAWAII'S GOLDEN VOICE
Nani Koolau by Melveen Leed -- A PART OF ME, A PART OF YOU
Nani Waimea by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL
No Ke Ano Ahiahi by Moe Keale -- SOUTH SEA ISLAND MAGIC
On the Beach at Waikiki by The Waikiki Serenaders -- HAWAII INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS
Pandanus by The Peter Moon Band -- CANE FIRE
Papa's Memento by Don Ho -- GOLD
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES (vinyl)
Pua Ohai by Bill Kaiwa -- PURE HAWAIIAN
Pua Tuberose by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY SOLO
Pulupe I Kaili by Aaron J. Sala -- NAPOONA MAHINA
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Ohta-San -- KA MEA HOOKANI UKULELE
Slack Key #3 by Hui Ohana -- SLACK KEY GIANTS (vinyl)
Slack Key Hula by Maunalua -- MAUNALUA
Surround Me With Love by Oliver Kelly & Friends -- SURROUND ME WITH LOVE (vinyl)
Sweet Lei Mokihana by Hui Ohana -- YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII
Ua Nani Kauai by Gabby Pahinui -- RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wai Ulu by Noland Hao -- SLACK KEY TRADITION
Wai Ulu by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS (vinyl)
Wailua by Bill Kaiwa -- NA HALIA
Waimanalo by Bill Kaiwa & The Maile Serenaders -- THIS IS BILL KAIWA

Monday, May 10, 2010

Playlist - May 7

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With a big concert happening tomorrow, and Mothers Day on Sunday, the mele salute the visiting concert musicians...and the moms!

Aliipoe by Owana Salazar -- TREASURES OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR
Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aloha Mama by Na Leo Pilimehana -- E HULA MAI KAKOU
E Mama E by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Hanohano Hanalei / Ka Ua Loko by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira
Hilo Hula by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Holo Waa Pa by Alea -- TAKE ME HOME
I Love Kauai by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
Kaena by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Kalihiwai E by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Kauai Beauty by Imua Garza -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Owana Salazar -- HULA JAZZ
Killing Me Softly by Ledward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa -- FORCE OF NATURE
Kipahulu by Leokane Pryor -- MAUNAHELE
Kuu Home o Kahaluu by Olomana -- LIKE A SEABIRD IN THE WIND
Kuu Pua Maeole by Kelii Kanealii -- PURE HAWAIIAN - ELUA
Lovely Hula Maiden by Lady Ipo & Na Hoaloha -- YOU AND ME BENEATH THE MOON
Mama E by Martin Pahinui -- MARTIN PAHINUI
Mama E Lei by the Naipo Serenaders -- ANOAI ME KE ALOHA (vinyl)
Mama I Love You by Loyal Garner -- LOYAL...THE BEST OF
Mama Mama by Dennis Pavao -- WALE NO
Maori Brown Eyes by Peter Moon -- THE BEST OF PETER MOON
Mom by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
No Ke Ano Ahiahi by Mike Kaawa -- HWN BOY
Queen's Prayer by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Sand by Benny Rogers -- LEGENDS OF THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Playlist - May 6

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Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA

Aloha Nuuanu by Marlene Sai -- MARLENE (vinyl)
Aoia by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HE ALOHA NO O HONOLULU
E Huli Hoi Mai by Na Leo Pilimehana -- E HULA MAI KAKOU
E Kuu Lei by Amy Hanaiali`i (with Robert Cazimero) -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
E Kuu Lei Lehua by the Haili Choir -- HAWAII'S OWN HAILI CHOIR IN CONCERT (vinyl)
Haaheo E Ka Manu Pikake by The Peter Moon Band -- CANE FIRE!
Haleakala Hula by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Hilo Hanakahi by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA
Hoonanea by Lena Machado -- THE 50 GREATEST HAWAII ALBUMS EVER - VOL 2
Hula Oni Oni E by Bill Akamahou & His Nautical Hawaiians -- HAWAIIAN MASTERS COLLECTION VOL 2
Huli Hoi by Myra English -- BEST OF THE CHAMPAGNE LADY
Hulu Pala by Bill Kaiwa -- GOES TO KAUAI (vinyl)
I Lanikai by Billy Hew Len -- LEGENDS OF THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR
Ka Ulu Niu O Waipouli by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Kalakaua He Inoa by Karl Veto Baker & Michael Nalanakila Casupang -- NA KUMU HULA VOL 2
Kalihiwai by Lady Ipo & Na Hoaloha -- KKCR Mele
Keiki Kihoalu by Darryl Gonzales -- FATHER'S SONG
Kila Kila O Hana by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- HOLOHOLO MAI MAUI
Koali Slack Key by The Hoopii Brothers -- KAUNA (vinyl)
Koali by Pekelo -- GOING TO HANA MAUI
Kolomona Slack Key by Hui Ohana -- HUI OHANA
Kuu Lei Pupu by Kimo Alama Keaulana & Lei Hulu -- LEI HULU SINGS FOR THE HULA
Lei Pikake by Hapa -- HAPA
Makee Ailana by Gary Haleamau -- SLACK KEY TRADITION
My Orchid Lei by Alan Akaka -- LEGENDSW OF THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR
My Sweet Pikake Lei by The Waikiki Serenaders -- HAWAII INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS
Na Moku Ilima by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Nanea Kou Maka by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Niihau by Kai Davis -- MELE HULA HAWAIIAN STYLE
Off the Beaten Path by Imua Garza -- LEGENDS OF THE UKULELE VOL 2
Pomaikai Wale by Del Beazley -- ALL FOR ONE
Slack Key Shuffle by Peter Moon -- TROPICAL STORM
Wahine Ui by the Hoopii Brothers -- KAUNA (vinyl)

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Playlist - April 30

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Lots of mele to celebrate Lei Day (May 1st). We were still in pledge-drive mode at KKCR...mahalo for all who called in their support!

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Ka Ua Loku by Waioli Huiia Church Choir -- MUSIC OF WAIOLI
Kohala Slack Attack by Elmer "Sonny" Lim -- SLACK KEY TRADITION
Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Kapono Beamer -- PANA ALOHA
Kuu Lei Pikake by Na Kama -- COME AND SEE...HAWAII
Kuu Lei Pua Kukui by Frank Hewett -- MAKALAPUA OE
Kuu Pua Lei Mokihana by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Lei Hinahina by Darlene Ahuna -- KUU LEI POINA OLE
Lei Oleander by Kimo Alama Keaulana -- HULA LIVES!
Lei Pakalana by the Richard Kauhi Quartette -- 1,000 POUNDS OF MELODY
LeiPua Kenikeni by the Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii by Karen Keawehawaii -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII VOL 3
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by The Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI (vinyl)
My Sweet Pikake Lei by the Brothers Cazimero -- DESTINATION PARADISE
Na Lei O Hawaii by the New Hawaiian Band -- HAWAII'S GREATEST HITS VOL 1
Pahinui Aloha by Hapa -- IN THE NAME OF LOVE
Rain Liilii by Eddie Kamae and The Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY VOL 2
Sweet Lei Ka Lehua by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Sweet Lei Lehua by Atta Isaacs -- TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS A-LIVIN-ON-EASY