Sunday, June 24, 2012

Playlist - June 22, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streams live online.

Click on highlighted album titles below to see more details and listen to free soundclips.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Blue Slacks Slack Key by Brittni Paiva -- HEAR...
Dolly's Lullaby by Genoa Keawe -- LOVELY HULA HANDS
E Liliu E by Aloha Pumehana Serenaders -- HULA GEMS
E Maui E by Holunape -- AHEA? ANO!
Halelea by Kupaoa -- PILI O KE AO
Haole Hula by Teresa Bright -- LEI ANA
Hawaiian Lullaby by Hui Ohana -- ALOHA PUMEHANA (vinyl)
Hawaiian War Chant by Haunani Kahalewai -- SPIRIT OF THE ISLANDS: VOL 3
He Manao Au by Amy Hanaialii -- AUMAKUA
Ka Hana Ia A Ke Aloha by Alea -- KAULUPONO
Ka Hoopai I Ka Nalo Eu Eu by Darren Benitez -- BROKEN HEARTS
Ka Manookalanipo by Na Palapalai -- HA`A (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Moae by Sean Naauao -- KA EHA KE ALOHA
Ka Opae by Robi Kahakalau -- SISTAH ROBI
Kawika by Sunday Manoa -- BEST OF THE SUNDAY MANOA: VOL 1
Kupa Landing by Uluwehi Guerrero -- IN MY HEART
Kuu Tita by Na Hoa -- NA HOA (NEW RELEASE)
Makee Ailana by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E KUU LEI E KUU IPO
Mapuna Ka Hala O Kailua by Moe Keale -- ALOHA IS
Molokai Nui A Hina by Martin Pahinui -- HOOLOHE
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Alice Fredlund Serenaders -- ALICE, LINDA & SYBIL (vinyl)
Na Vaqueros by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
Nani Waimea by DeLima Ohana -- KUPU AE
No Liliu by Howard Ai -- ALOALII STREET (NEW RELEASE)
Puamana by Dennis Pavao -- KA LEO KIEKIE
Riding Honolii by Brittni Paiva -- BRITTNI
Wai O Ke Aniani by Leinaala Haili -- ALOHA KUU AINA HAWAII (vinyl)































Playlist - June 21, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streams live online.

Click on highlighted album titles below to see more details and listen to free soundclips.

Today's broadcast -- as always -- was filled with island music from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1 (vinyl)
Green Rose Hula by George Naopo -- (vinyl 45RPM)
Hana Chant / Hana No Ka Oi by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE
Hoohaehae by Mel Amina -- MEL AMINA
Hualalai by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLUANA
Hula O Makee by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
Ka Lei O Punahou by Na Hoa -- NA HOA (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Loke by Makaha Sons & Dennis Pavao -- NA PUA O HAWAII
Ka Opae by Hoaikanes -- PUUANAHULU (vinyl)
Ka Pili Oha by Hiikua -- AIA I HIILALO
Kahoolawe by Ledward Kaapana -- THE LEGEND
Kuu Pua Maeole by Kelii Kanealii -- PURE HAWAIIAN: ELUA
Lanai I Ka Hanohano by Na Palapalai -- HA`A (NEW RELEASE)
Lapakahoe by Mike Kaawa -- KUAPAKAA (NEW RELEASE)
Lei Kaunaoa by Howard Ai -- ALOALII STREET (NEW RELEASE)
Mahina O Hoku / Aloha Wau Ia Oe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `E
Manoa in the Rain by Hapa -- IN THE NAME OF LOVE
Moon of Manakoora by Ed Kenney -- ED KENNEY'S HAWAII (vinyl)
My Sweet Pikake Lei by Brothers Cazimero -- DESTINATION PARADISE
Na Moku Kaulana by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (NEW RELEASE)
Nani Ka Honua by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Nani Manoa by Hookena -- HOOKAMAHAO
O Ke Kai by Na Kaholokula -- KA NANI O KAUAI (vinyl)
Panini Pua Kea by Kaulana -- MOHALA (NEW RELEASE FROM JAPAN)

Pii Mai Ka Nalu by Robi Kahakalau -- SISTAH ROBI
Pili Mai No I Ka Ihu by Amy Gilliom & Willie K. -- HAWAIIAN TRADITION
Polailai by Aaron J. Sala -- NAPOONA MAHINA
Shaka Slack Key by Keola Beamer -- SWEET MAUI MOON
Waiomina by Myra English -- BEST OF THE CHAMPAGNE LADY
Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula by Haleloke & Arthur Godfrey -- BROADWAY'S GONE HAWAII




























Playlist - June 15, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streams live online.

Click on highlighted album titles below to see more details and listen to free soundclips.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Ahulili by Mike Keale -- REMEMBER
Alekoki by George Kainapau -- HAWAII'S FALSETTO KING (NEW RELEASE)
Aloha Friday by Kimo Kahoano -- IT'S ALOHA FRIDAY
E Kuu Lei Lehua by Joseph Kahaulelio -- MELE HULA: VOL 2 (vinyl)
Hanalei Moon by Natalie Ai Kamuu -- `A
Hanohano O Maui by Kealii Reichel -- MELELANA
Haole Hula by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL: SONGS OF OLD HAWAII
Haunani Mine by Na Palapalai -- HA`A (NEW RELEASE)
He Aloha Kuu Ipo by Kawai Cockett -- O KAOHAO KUU AINA NANI
He Mele Pana Ia by Kupaoa -- PILI O KE AO
Imo Imo by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Ka Ulu Niu O Waipouli by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Ka Wai Lehua Aala Ka Honua by Lim Family -- PUA OLENA (vinyl)
Ka Wai O Ka Niu Haohao by Brothers Cazimero -- IN THIS TIME PAST (vinyl)
Kalapana I Ka Wa Kahiko by G-Girl Keliihoomalu -- KALAPANA I KA WA KAHIKO
Kananaka by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom -- PUUHONUA
Kaulana O Waimanalo by Jeff Teves Quartet -- LOVELY SAPPHIRE OF THE TROPICS
Kokee by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA
Koula by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
Kuu Hoa by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA
Lei Ana Molokai by Teresa Bright -- LEI ANA
Luau Hula / Kila Kila O Moanalua / Wai O Ke Aniani / Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE (vinyl)
Mahina O Hoku by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Morning Dew by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY
Nani Waimea by Hui Ohana -- PAU HANA PARTY
Noho Me Iau by John Keawe -- BEAUTIFUL HULA DANCER
Palolo by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA





























Sunday, June 10, 2012

Playlist - June 8, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streams live online.

Click on highlighted album titles below to read details about them, and listen to free soundclips.

Your support is needed to keep our commercial-free station on the air. Please pledge your support by donating online at our website. Mahalo!

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Ahea No Hoi La by Holunape -- AHEA? ANO!
E Huli Makou by The Halekulani Girls -- TWILIGHT AT HALEKULANI (vinyl)
Hanohano Hanalei by The Maile Serenaders -- HAWAII'S FAVORITE SLACK KEY & STEEL GUITAR: VOL 1
I Kona by Willie K. -- HOME AWAY FROM HOME (cassette tape)
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Hapa -- HAPA
Kananaka by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom -- PUUHONUA
Kihei by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Koali by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (NEW RELEASE)
Kukuna O Ka La by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Maile Swing by Raiatea Helm -- SWEET & LOVELY
Makalapua by Palolo -- HAWAIIAN GIRL
Mele Hoala Moku by Kealii Reichel -- AULANI: MUSIC OF THE MAKAALA
Nani Nani by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
O Kalalalau / Kokee by Darrell Lupenui -- DARRELL LUPENUI (cassette tape)
Pidgin English Hula by Makaha Sons -- KUIKAWA
Pua Lililehua by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- AT THE HALEKULANI HOTEL
Pua Mamane by Howard Ai -- ALOALII STREET (NEW RELEASE)
Soft Green Seas by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- REMEMBER I GAVE MY ALOHA
Sweet Lei Lehua by Na Hoa -- NA HOA (NEW RELEASE)

Friday, June 8, 2012

Playlist - June 7, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streamed live online.

Click on highlighted album titles below to read details about them, and listen to free soundclips.

With the KKCR Summer Pledge Drive in full swing, your support is needed to keep our commercial-free station on the air. Please pledge your support by calling in during my shows on Thursday or Friday (7-9am HST) this week (toll-free number is 866-275-1112; or 808-826-7771), or by donating online at our website. Mahalo!

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL III
Alika by Genoa Keawe -- PARTY HULAS
Aloha Kalanianaole by Howard Ai -- ALOALII STREET (NEW RELEASE)
Blossom Nani Hoi E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `E
E Hoi Ka Iini Ia Loko by Mike Kaawa -- KUAPAKAA (NEW RELEASE)
E Kuu Sweet Lei Poinaole by Pono Breeze -- PONO BREEZE (NEW RECORDING)
Hawaii Ponoi by Kamehameha Concert Glee Club -- BEST OF PARADISE III
In a Little Hula Heaven by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Ka Beauty Ao Manoa by Tony Conjugacion -- NA HULU WELO
Ka Manu by Na Palapalai -- HAA (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Moae by George Kuo -- KONA
Kai Hawananwana by Del Beazley -- WORLD'S GOT TO CHOOSE
Kamehameha Trilogy by Waipuna -- E HOI MAI
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by George Kainapau -- HAWAII'S FALSETTO KING (NEW RELEASE)
Kuu Aina Aloha O Kahakuloa by George Kahumoku & Norton Buffalo -- FROM PARADISE (NEW RELEASE)
Kuu Hawaii by Leimana Abenes -- (Japan-only release)
Kuu One Hanau E by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI
Lawai Nani by Leilani Rivera Bond -- PULAMA IA NA MELE O KAUAI
Lovely Sunrise Haleakala by Kamehameha Schools Chorus -- 2009 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS SONG CONTEST
Nani Kauai by Makaha Sons -- NA PUA O HAWAII
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by John Almeida -- JOHN KAMEAALOHA ALMEIDA



















Sunday, June 3, 2012

Playlist - June 1, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streamed live online.

Click on highlighted album titles below to read details about them, and listen to free soundclips.

What do you want to hear on my next show? Call in your requests when I'm on-air (826-7771 or toll free 866-275-1112).

With the KKCR Summer Pledge Drive kicking off this morning, today's broadcast celebrated the music of Kaua`i and Ni`ihau. If you enjoy the music you hear on my "Aloha Kaua`i" show, please pledge your support by donating online at our website, or by calling in during my shows on Thursday or Friday (7-9am HST) this coming week. Tollfree number is 866-275-1112. Mahalo!

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Ahe Nani Kauai by Darren Benitez -- DEAR MAMA
Hanalei Bay by Peter Moon Band -- MIDNIGHT SUN
Hanalei Moon by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN: VOL 2 (vinyl)
Hanohano Hanalei by Waioli Huiia Church -- MUSIC OF WAIOLI
Hele on to Kauai by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
Hula O Makee by Genoa Keawe -- PARTY HULAS
Ka Manokalanipo by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLUANA
Ka Ua Loku by Coco Palms Ambassadors -- THE COCO PALMS AMBASSADORS (vinyl)
Kahelelani by Kauai Surf Resort Serenaders -- ALOHA KAUAI (vinyl)
Kalihiwai E by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Kauai Beauty by Karen Keawehawaii -- BEST OF KAREN: VOL 1
Kaulana Ka Inoa O Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Kipukai by Marlene Sai -- I LOVE YOU
Kokee by Loyal Garner -- LOYAL...THE BEST OF
Kuu Pua Lei Mokihana by Cyril Pahinui -- KA HOOILINA MAU
Maikai Kauai by Coco Palms Ambassadors -- THE COCO PALMS AMBASSADORS (vinyl)
Manowaiopuna by Kaapana Family -- HAWAIIAN CLASSICS
Mokihana Medley by Na Palapalai -- HAA (releasing June 26
Na Hala O Naue by Kanilea Collection -- NAHENAHE
Namolokama by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI (vinyl)
Nani Hanalei by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO
Nani Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E KUU LEI E KUU IPO
Nani Waialeale by Teresa Bright -- PRETTY EYES (Japan-only release)
Nani Wale E Pakala by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Niihau by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
Nohili E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A
Pupu O Niihau by Melelani Serenaders -- KAULANA O NIIHAU (vinyl)

































Playlist - May 31, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streamed live online.
What do you want to hear on my next show? Call me when I'm on-air (826-7771 or toll free 866-275-1112).

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Ahe Lau Makani by Moe Keale -- LIVE IN WAIKIKI
Alekoki by Sam Bernard -- MAHIE PALUA (audio cassette)
E Kuu Lei My Darling by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD: SONGBIRD OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Hawaiian Rough Rider by Leabert Lindsey & Sonny Lim -- SONGS OF THE HAWAIIAN COWBOY
He Hawaii Au by Kanilau -- HE HAWAII AU
Hoi Kakou by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
Holau by Raiatea Helm -- FAR AWAY HEAVEN
Holei by Dennis Pavao -- MEA MAKAMAE
Huelo by Sons of Hawaii -- THE FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII
Hula Medley by Gabby Pahinui -- NIGHT CLUB HULA HAWAIIAN STYLE
I'll Remember You by Jeff Peterson -- KAHEALANI
Ka Lei E by Martin Pahinui -- MARTIN
Ka Loke by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES (vinyl)
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Kaulana -- MOHALA (Japan-only release)
Kaa Ahi Kahului by Keoki Kahumoku -- RISE & SHINE
Kalahuipuaa by Nalani Olds -- HAWAIIAN CLASSICS
Kipukai by Kaulana -- MOHALA (Japan-only release)
Kuulei Nani by John Keanaaina -- NA MELE O IOANE KEANAAINA

Mele Ohana by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI (vinyl)
Nui Ke Aloha No Kauai by Waipuna -- E HOI MAI
Paliakamoa by Na Kama -- KAMAKAKOLU
Pua Ahihi by O'Brian Eselu -- KE KUMU
Puuanahulu by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Steve Espaniola -- HOOMAKA
Waikoloa by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA SINGS (vinyl)













Playlist - May 24, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) at 90.9FM, 91.9FM and 92.7FM -- and streamed live online.
What do you want to hear on my next show? Call me when I'm on-air (826-7771 or toll free 866-275-1112).

With the 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards show scheduled for this Sunday, today's broadcast highlighted nominees and past winners in the categories of "Song of the Year", "Single of the Year", and "Haku Mele (composer) of the Year".

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Aloha by Manao Company (2002 Single of the Year) -- SPREAD A LITTLE ALOHA
Aloha Kuu Home A I Kealohi by Sean Naauao (2002 Haku Mele of the Year) -- HOLOMUA
Alone Once More / Morning Dew by Melveen Leed (1978 Song of the Year) -- THE HAWAIIAN COUNTRY GIRL
E Ike I Ka Nani A O Poliahu by Waipuna (2012 Song of the Year nominee) -- E HOI MAI
Goodtimes Together by Cecilio & Kapono (1989 Song of the Year) -- GOODTIMES TOGETHER
Hawaiian Eyes by Jon & Randy (1989 Song of the Year) -- HAWAIIAN EYES
He Lei Kaulana by Na Palapalai (2011 Single of the Year) -- iTunes download single
Honolulu City Lights by Keola & Kapono Beamer (1979 Song of the Year) -- HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Ka Nohona Pili Kai by Kealii Reichel (2004 Song of the Year) -- KEALAOKAMAILE
Ke Alaula by Makaha Sons (1995 Haku Mele) -- KE ALAULA
Kuu Hoa Hiikua by Hiikua (2012 Haku Mele of the Year nominee) -- AIA I HIIALO
Kuu Pua Pakalana by Natalie Ai Kamauu (2012 Song of the Year nominee) -- `A
Lei Pikake by Hapa (1994 Song of the Year) -- HAPA
Life in These Islands by Kaukahi (2007 Song of the Year) -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
Na Vaqueros by Kuana Torres Kahele (2012 Song of the Year nominee) -- KAUNALOA
Nau Hookahi by Robert Cazimero (2012 Song of the Year nominee) -- HULA
Palehua by Amy Gilliom & Willie K. (1999 Song of the Year) -- HANAIALII
Pua Carnation by Hui Ohana (1988 Single of the Year) -- PUA CARNATION (single)
Uwe, Ami & Slide by Steve & Teresa (1988 Song of the Year) -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
Waikahuli by Kuana Torres Kahele (2012 Haku Mele of the Year nominee) -- KAUNALOA
Waimaka Helelei by Dennis Kamakahi and Stephen Inglis (2012 Haku Mele of the Year nominee) -- WAIMAKA HELELEI
Waimanu I Ka Lauoha by Kuana Torres Kahele (2012 Haku Mele of the Year nominee) -- KAUNALOA