Saturday, April 21, 2012

Playlist - April 20, 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
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Today's show was Part 2 of "all about Merrie Monarch 2012" -- specifically, the music featured during the group auana performances.  More beautiful mele...

Aloha Kauai by the Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1 (vinyl)
Ahe Nani Kauai by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
E Maliu Mai by The Soundettes -- SILVA'S DREAM (cassette)
E Nihi Kahele by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
E Pili Mai by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE
Halemaumau by Hoku Zuttermeister -- NA MELE HULA EKAHI He Aloha No Kauiki by Lani McIntire -- NATIVE GUITARS (vinyl)
Hilo Nani E by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
Hilo One by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
Hooipo Hula by Melelani Serenaders -- E HULA MAI (vinyl)
Hualalai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- AT THE HALEKULANI HOTEL
Ia Oe E Ka La E Alohi Nei by Marlene Sai -- LEGACY
Kaulana Ka Inoa O Kauai by Kalima Brothers -- 1,000 POUNDS OF MELODY
Kaulana Na Pua by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
Ke Alii Hulu Mamo by Mahi Beamer -- HAWAII'S MAHI BEAMER
KHBC by Myra English -- BEST OF THE CHAMPAGNE LADY
Kuu Ipo Pua Rose by Hiipoi Trio -- JUST LIKE OLD TIMES (vinyl)
Lei Kiele by Noelani Mahoe and the Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS (vinyl)
Manao Pili by Diana Aki -- MOMENTS WITH YOU
Manowaiopuna by Kaapana Family -- HAWAIIAN CLASSICS
Mokihana Lullaby by Lorna Lim -- ISLAND STYLE
Nani Lawai by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
None Hula by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Palisa by Noelani Mahoe and the Leo Nahenahe Singers -- EVENING IN THE ISLANDS (vinyl)
Palisa by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
Polailai by Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Pua Iliahi by Kimo Alama Keaulana -- HULA LIVES!
Radio Hula by Vickie Ii & Family -- NA MELE OHANA
Waiomina by Hoopii Brothers -- NA MELE HENOHENO

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Playlist - April 19, 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
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Today's show was all about Merrie Monarch 2012 -- specifically, the music featured during the group auana performances.  Beautiful mele...

Aloha Kauai by The Hooheno Serenaders  --  MELE HULA: VOL 1 (vinyl)
Aia La O Pele I Hawaii by Kawai Cockett  --  O KAOHAO KUU AINA NANI
Aloha Ia O Waianae by The Torchlighters  --  COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS (vinyl)
Aloha No Kau by Na Palapalai  --  NANEA
Aloha Oahu by Lei Hulu  --  LEI HULU SINGS FOR THE HULA
Hau Hau E by Kahauanu Lake Trio  --  HE ALOHA NO O HONOLULU
Hiilawe by Hawaii Calls Orchestra & Chorus  --  HAWAII'S GREATEST HITS: VOL 2
Hoola Lahui Hawaii by Makaha Sons of Niihau  --  HOOLA
Hui E by Makaha Sons  --  KE ALAULA
Ka Anoi Pua by Lim Family  --  ALOHA NA MAKANA
Kai Hanupanupa by Brothers Cazimero  --  BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 2
Kaimuki Hula by Dennis Pavao  --  NA MELE HENOHENO
Ke Aloha by Loyal Garner  --  I SHALL SING
Kila Kila O Haleakala by Hawaii Calls Orchestra & Chorus  --  HAWAII'S GREATEST HITS: VOL 2
Kona Kai Opua by Marlene Sai  --  MELE NO KA OE
Kuu Lei Hoku by Amy Gilliom  --  PRIDE OF PUNAHELE 2
Ma Anei Mai Oe by Kimo Alama Keaulana  --  HULA LIVES!
Moku O Keawe by Na Palapalai  --  KE ALA BEAUTY
Nani Kauai by Natalie Ai Kamauu  --  A
Nee Nee Mai A Pili by Kawai Cockett  --  A TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN
Neneu by Holunape  --  HE OLU
Niihau by Ronnie Hokuao Kaohelaulii  --  BEST OF ALOHA FESTIVAL FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS
Pili Aloha by Leinaala Haili  --  BEST OF LEINAALA
Pua Aalii by Kawika Alfiche  --  KALEA
Pua Lawena by Kumz  --  ON THE SUMMIT
Pua Mamane by Leabert Lindsey  --  LEABERT LINDSEY
Punaluu by O'Brian Eselu  --  ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Ta Pua Elama by Chucky Boy Chock  --  THE MUSIC OF CHUCKY BOY CHOCK
Waikiki Hula by Kahauanu Lake Trio  --  AT THE KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Playlist - April 13, 2012

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Today's show featured tracks from Kamakakehau Fernandez's debut CD (just released!) -- "Wahi Mahalo", and a track from the recently re-released Keali`i Reichel "Kawaipunahele - The Dance Mix"

Aloha Kauai by Shawn Ishimoto -- MY KIND OF MUSIC: VOL 3
Anapau by Maile Serenaders -- LET'S HULA
Ginger Blossom by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `I
He Mele No Hina by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (new release)
Heeia by Sunday Manoa -- WAIMEA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hoonanea by Karen Keawehawaii -- BEST OF KAREN: VOL 1
Ka Hanu O Evalina by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLUANA
Ka Lehua Punono by Alea -- KAULUPONO
Ka Manao No Ia by Molokai Trio -- ALOHA MOLOKAI (vinyl)
Kawaipunahele Dance Mix (radio mix) by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE DANCE MIX (re-release)
Kui Tree by Leinaala Haili -- BEST OF LEINAALA
Kuu Pilikua by Amy Gilliom & Willie K. -- HANAIALII
Lei Hooheno by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Lei Ohu by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY
Mahalo E Na Hoa by Maunalua -- MAUNALUA
Makawao by Agnes Malabey Weisbarth & The Makaha Serenaders -- SUNSET AT MAKAHA
My Sweet Sweeting by Al Kealoha Perry & His Singing Surfriders -- ENCHANTED ISLES (vinyl)
Na Hala O Naue by Barefoot Natives -- SLACK KEY CIRCUS
Na Moku Kaulana by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (new release)
Nani by Ledward Kaapana & I Kona -- JUS' PRESS
Nani Nani by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
Panini Puakea by Leinaala Haili -- ALOHA KUU AINA HAWAII (vinyl)
Pua Sadinia by Makana -- KIHOALU: JOURNEY OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY
Selamoku by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- HOOMAU (vinyl)
Two Shadows on the Sand by Mikilani Fo -- ON THE BEACH AT WAIKIKI (vinyl)
Wahi Mahalo by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (new release)

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Playlist - April 12, 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
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In addition to a variety of tracks from CDs and older vinyls, today's show highlighted some of this year's Na Hoku Hanohano Award finalists in the "Song of the Year" and "Haku Mele" (composer) categories -- plus tracks from these two new CDs:
Wahi Mahalo by Kamakakehua Fernandez
Na Hoa by Na Hoa

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1 (vinyl)
Ainahau by Waipuna ("Single of the Year" nominee) -- iTunes download
Aliipoe by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
E Ike I Ka Nani A O Poliahu by Waipuna ("Song of the Year" nominee) -- E HOI MAI
Hawaii Ponoi by Various Artists -- HAWAIIAN NATION: A CALL FOR SOVEREIGNTY
Hawaiian Rainbow by Hoopii Brothers -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Hola E Pae by Genoa Keawe -- SINGS LUAU HULAS
Honomumi by Molokai Trio -- ALOHA MOLOKAI (vinyl)
Ka Pua Ui by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Kelo O Likelike by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 1
Koali by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (new release)
Ku Ono Ono by Waipuna ("Haku Mele" nominee) -- E HOI MAI
Kuu Hoa Hiikua by Hiikua ("Haku Mele" nominee) -- AIA I HIILALO
Kuu Ipo Onaona by Del Beazley -- NIGHT AND DAY
Kuu Pua Maeole by Na Hoa -- NA HOA (new release)
Kuu Pua Pakalana by Natalie Ai Kamauu ("Song of the Year" nominee) -- `A
Malama Mau Ke Akua by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO (new release)
Nani Waialeale by Mikilani Fo -- ON THE BEACH AT WAIKIKI (vinyl)
Nau Hookahi by Robert Cazimero ("Song of the Year" nominee) -- HULA
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Sweet Haha Ai A Ka Manu by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY
Waikahuli by Kuana Torres Kahele ("Haku Mele" nominee) -- KAUNALOA
Waimaka Helelei by Dennis Kamakahi & Stephen Inglis ("Haku Mele" nominee) -- WAIMAKA HELELEI
Waimanu I Ka Lauoha by Kuana Torres Kahele ("Haku Mele" nominee) -- KAUNALOA
White Ginger Blossoms by The Islanders -- SOFT GREEN SEAS (vinyl)


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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Playlist - April 6, 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
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Aloha Kauai by Steve & Teresa -- STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
E Kuu Baby Hot Cha Cha by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 2
E Liliu E by Ozzie Kotani -- HOIHI
Haili by Keao Costa -- WHEE-HA!
Halawa by O'Brian Eselu -- KE KUMU
Hale Aniani by Hoonanea -- NANEA
Hawaii Ponoi by Kamehameha Concert Glee Club -- BEST OF PARADISE 3
He Ono La by Sam Kapu -- SAM KAPU AGAIN (vinyl)
Hiilawe by Ledward Kaapana -- LED LIVE: SOLO
Hoa I Ka Rain Tuahine by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII (vinyl)
Holo Mai Pele / Haule Mai by O'Brian Eselu -- ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Hula Medley by Ozzie Kotani -- HOIHI
Ka Lai Opua by Sunday Manoa -- GUAVA JAM
Ka Lehua I Milia by Neal Yamamura -- MY SERENITY
Kalamaula by Steve Espaniola -- HOOMAKA
Kalapana by Ohana Serenaders -- KU LIKE MAKOU I HOOKAHI (vinyl)
Kaloaloa by Hui Ohana -- YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII
Kauionalani by Moke Boy -- PEHEA OE E KALAPANA
Ke Hone Ae Nei by Del Beazley -- NIGHT AND DAY
KHBC by Genoa Keawe -- IN THE HULA STYLE
Kuu Hoa by Leo Nani O Hana -- LEO NANI O HANA (vinyl)
Lei Kiele by Noelani Mahoe & The Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS (vinyl)
Maikai Ka Makani O Kohala by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- KA HANAUNA HOU
Maikai Keala by Lim Family -- MANAOIO, MANAOLANA A ME KE ALOHA (vinyl)
Nani Wale Kuu Ike by Hookena -- NANI MAU LOA
Pua Lilia by Kahumoku Brothers -- SWEET & SASSY
Sau Sau La by O'Brian Eselu -- KE KUMU
Sweet Lei Lehua by Sunday Manoa -- MEET PALANI VAUGHAN & THE SUNDAY MANOA
Uilani by Clyde "Kindy" Sproat -- NA MELE KUPUNA
Ulili E by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
You Are So Beautiful by O'Brian Eselu -- MAKA

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Playlist - April 5, 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
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Aloha Kauai by Hema Paa -- TWO VOICES, ONE HEART
Alekoki by Dennis Pavao -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Auhea Oe by Haunani Kahalewai -- HAWAII STARS (vinyl)
Green Carnation by Marlene Sai -- MELE NO KA OE
Halona by Kaapana Family -- PORTRAIT OF THE KAAPANAS (vinyl)
Hiiaka by Kahai Topolinski -- NA MELE KUPUNA (vinyl)
Holau by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Honaunau Paka by Howard Ai -- KALEIHULUMAMO
Hooipo Hula by Leinaala Haili -- HIKI NO (vinyl)
I Ka La I Ka Lai by Cyrus Green -- CYRUS GREEN (vinyl)
I'm Pau by Dick McIntire & His Harmony Hawaiians -- SOUTH SEA MOON (vinyl)
Ia Oe E Ka La by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
A Ka Lai au I Kuhiau by Hiipoi Trio -- JUST LIKE OLD TIMES (vinyl)
Ka Manu Iwa by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
Kaimana Hila by Na Leo -- WHERE I LIVE, THERE ARE RAINBOWS
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Melveen Leed -- WITH THE BEST OF SLACK KEY
Kauoha Mai by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Kuu Hoa by Lim Family -- MORE SOUNDS FROM KOHALA (vinyl)
Lehua I Hopoe by Bill Kaiwa -- MORE FROM BILL KAIWA (vinyl)
Mahalo Nui by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY
Mauna Loa by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Moani Ke Ala by Holunape -- HE OLU
Molokai by Rodney Arias -- RODNEY ARIAS & THE NEW PARADISE SERENADERS (vinyl)
Nani Koolau by Peter Medeiros -- KOOLAU
No Kuu Ipo I Ka Ua Noe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A
O Kou Aloha Ia Oe by Kamehameha Schools -- 2009 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS SONG CONTEST
Piha Hauoli by Genoa Keawe -- ALOHA TO ALOHA GRILL
Pua Oliana by Gary Aiko -- MAI POINA OE IAU
Pupu Hinuhinu by The Surfers -- THE ISLANDS CALL (vinyl)
Rain Liilii by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Wahiikaahuula by Eddie Spencer -- WAHI ALOHA (vinyl)

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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Playlist - March 30, 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


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Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Aloha No by Weldon Kekauoha -- HOALA IAPANA
Alu Like by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII (vinyl)
E Huli Makou by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HE ALOHA NO O HONOLULU
Every Child a Promise by Robi Kahakalau -- KEIKI O KA AINA
Fireman's Hula by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A
Hanohano Hawaii by Pua Almeida -- MY SON PUA (vinyl)
Hanohano Olinda by Sam Bernard -- MAHIE (cassette)
Hapa Ilikini by Howard Ai -- KALEIHULUMAMO
Holoholo Kaa by Lani McIntire & His Hawaiians -- LEXINGTON HOTEL ORCHESTRA (vinyl)
Hooluana by John & Pua Almeida w/Club Pago Pago Orchestra -- LEGENDS OF WAIKIKI
Hualalai by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Palolo -- HAWAIIAN GIRL
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Nathan Aweau -- E APO MAI
Ka Pili Oha by Darlene Ahuna -- ALL THE BEST OF DARLENE AHUNA
Kaena by Holunape -- AHEA? ANO!
Kahea A Kealoha by Lim Family -- ALOHA NA MAKANA
Kahoolawe by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- UNFORGETTABLE
Kalihiwai E by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Kiss Me Love by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Maui No Ka Oi by Kelii Taua & david Kauahikaua -- CLOUD WARRIORS
Na Ui O Kauai by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Lealea by Aloha Pumehana Serenaders -- HULA GEMS
Nani Manoa by Hookena -- HOOKAMAHAO
Piliilaau by John Piilani Watkins & His Paradise Serenaders -- (45rpm vinyl)
Pua Iliahi by Kimo Alama Keaulana -- HULA LIVES!
Selamoku by Del Beazley -- TRUE BLUE KUAAINA
Waiakanaio by Leilani Rivera Bond -- PULA IA NA MELE O KAUAI

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