Playlist - May 16, 2014

Mahalo nui loa to all who contributed during our Spring Pledge Drive! KKCR could not be on the air without the support of our listeners, underwriters, and waveriders. You da best!

"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.

Today's show pays tribute to the magnificent Hawaiian sailing canoe, Hokule`a, as she sets sail for a 3-year around-the-world voyage. More information about the voyage, is here: http://www.hokulea.com/

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aia O Hokulea by Fenua -- POLYNESIA
Doldrum Blues by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
E Hokulea Nani Ua Lanakila No Oe by Kahai Topolinski -- NA MELE KUPUNA
E Mau E by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Hawaii's Pride by Eddie Aikau -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Hawaiinuiakea by Jeff Rasmussen -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Hokulea by Na Keonimana -- HOIHOI
Hokulea Hula by Na Pali -- PACIFIC TUNINGS
Hokulea Mao by Sean Naauao -- HOLOMUA
Hokulea Medley by Kawaiola -- HOOHENO I KA PUUWAI
Hokulea No Hawaii by Hui Ohana -- HAWAII-TAHITI
Holo I Ke Kai by Alden Levi -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Hookele by Hokulea by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Hoonani Ia Hokulea by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGAHO
Ka Huliau Ana by Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club -- NA MELE HOOHENO
La Hoolana by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Na Pea O Hokulea by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Nainoa-The Navigator by Na Molokama -- NA MOLOKAMA
Oni Waa Kaulua by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Pa Mai Ka Makani by Kelii Taua & David Kauahikaua -- HOKU
Sail the Hokulea by Joanie Komatsu -- WAIMAKAOLE
Sailin' on Hokulea by Lehua Kalima Heine -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Show Me Hokulea by Paiea -- HE HOOHANOHANO
Star of Gladness by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
Tamarii Hokulea by Robi Kahakalau -- ALL I WANT
Waa Hokulea by Hailona -- KA LEO HAWAII