Playlist - January 2, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from vintage to new -- from my personal library of hundreds of vinyl albums, audio cassettes and CDs. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

"Aloha Kaua`i" can be heard on Kaua`i Community Radio-KKCR every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST), at 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide. "Aloha Kaua`i also streams live online. Have a request or a question about the music/musicians of Hawai`i? Just give me a call when I'm on-air -- 826-7771 on Kaua`i, or toll free 866-275-1112.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

The first broadcast of 2014 -- a Festival of Falsetto!

Aloha Kauai by Richard Hoopii -- ULULANI
Ahulili by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Akaka Falls by Nathan Aweau -- ONE MORE ROAD
Haleakala Hula by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Haupu by Sam Keliihoomalu -- BEST OF ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS4
He Ai Na Kalani by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Hula O Makee by bulla Kailiwai -- ALOHA FESTIVAL FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS
I Kona by Ledward Kaapana -- LED LIVE-SOLO
I Lanikai by Darren Benitez -- MOTHER OF THE SEA
Ka Nani Ao Kilauea by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Ka Wahine Helekahi by Steven Espaniola -- HOOMAOPOPO
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Neal Yamamura -- MY SERENITY
Ke Kini Omole by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Keawaiki Hula by Mahi Beamer -- MORE AUTHENTIC ISLAND SONGS
Kuu Darling by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
Kuu Hoa Hololio by Gary Haleamau -- KALEIMOMI
Kuu One Hanau E by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI
Lae La Lae Lae by O'Brian Eselu -- MAKA
Lei Nani by Cody Pueo Pata -- HE ALOHA...
Makee Ailana by Dennis Pavao -- KA LEO KIEKIE
Manoa I Ke Koiula by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
Me Ka Nani Ao Kaupo by Ata Damasco -- HOLOHOLO MAI MAUI
Moanalua by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Nou Pueo Kahi by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
Pua Carnation by Hui Ohana -- BEST OF PARADISE
Pua Mamane by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Ulupalakua by Ronnie Hokuao Kaohelaulii -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS: VOL 7
Wai Ulu by Willie K. -- HERE'S MY HEART
Waikaloa by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- ALOHA KUU HOME O HANA