Friday, April 25, 2014

Playlist - April 24, 2014



"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts the beautiful music of Hawai`i -- from vintage vinyl and cassette recordings, to the newest CD releases...and everything in between. 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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "Aloha Kaua`i also streams live online. Have a question about the music or 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.

On the list below, click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips. All CDs which are still in print, are available at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Aalii Kumukani O Kau by Edith Kanakaole -- HIIPOI I KA AINA ALOHA
Alekoki by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
By and By Hoi Mai Oe by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Jon Yamasato -- TAKE 2
Finger Exercise by Gary Haleamau -- BIG ISLAND STYLE
Hilo Hanakahi by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA
Ia Oe E Ka La E Alohi Nei by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
Ka Mamakakaua by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 1
Ka Manao No Ia by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Ka Wehi O Na Mokupuni by Myrtle K. Hilo -- LEGENDS OF FALSETTO
Kaimana Hila / Waikapu by Ohta-San -- INSTRUMENTAL HAWAIIAN FAVORITES
Kawohikukapulani by Alea -- TAKE ME HOME
Kuu Pua Lokelani by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU
Laupahoehoe Hula by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
Lei Hiwahiwa by Emma Sharpe -- LAHAINA'S FABULOUS EMMA SHARPE
Loaa Ko Puni Kauoha by Freitas Brothers -- BEST OF FRIENDS
Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Malolo by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Mauna Alani by Sons of Hawaii -- THE FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII
Mele O Lanai by Larry Endrina -- LANAI
Minoaka by Oliver Hai Kelly & Friends -- SURROUND ME WITH LOVE
Nani Kapualei by Bill Kaiwa -- NA HALIA
Opelu by Brother Noland -- HAWAIIAN MAN
Pohai Ke Aloha by Darlene Ahuna -- CLASSIC HULA
Poni Aloha by Mailani Makainai -- MAILANI
Pua Be Still by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
Pua Lilia by Barney Isaacs & George Kuo -- HAWAIIAN TOUCH
Wai Ulu by Ohana Serenaders -- KU LIKE MAKOU I HOOKAHI