Playlist - May 30, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts two hours of the 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 Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
A Cappella by Hawaiian Style Band -- HANAU HOU (NEW RELEASE)
Aloha Pua Melia by Kealoha Kalama -- ENCIRCLING LOVE
Analani E by Royal Hawaiian Band -- LIVE AT KAPIOLANI PARK
Aole La by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
E Ola Pono by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
Hawaiian War Chant by Karen Keawehawaii -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII: VOL 4
Hooheno Keia No Beauty by Gabby Pahinui -- RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
How'd Ya Do by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF THE GABBY BAND 1972-77
Hui Ohana by Hui Ohana -- KE KOLU
Ka Hanu O Hanakeoki by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Wahine O Ka Lua by Lim Family -- FOLLOWING TRADITIONS
Ke Anuenue Kaupo by Roddy Lopez -- HAWAII, MY HOME
Keawaiki by Prince Kalani Kinimaka -- HE HAWAII AU (NEW RELEASE)
Koali by Braddah Smitty -- ONLY YOU
Koni Au I Ka Wai by Hilo Hawaiians -- SPLENDOR OF THE ISLANDS
Kupa Landing by Leabert Lindsey & the Hapalaka Band -- CHAMPION
Kuu Pili Oha by Kawika Kahiapo -- ALANA
Lae La Lae Lae by Sandwich Isle Band -- SANDWICH ISLE BAND (NEW RE-RELEASE)
A Million Moons Over Hawaii by Alan Akaka -- HAWAIIAN STEEL: VOL 6
Moanikealonapuamakahikina by Kapono Nailili -- ALA IKI (NEW RELEASE)
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Bill Kaiwa -- MORE FROM BILL KAIWA
Noenoe Maikai Ke Aloha by Manoa DNA -- FOLLOW ME
Panini Pua Kea by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Alo by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Iliahi by Lim Family -- SOUNDS FROM KOHALA
Queen's Jubilee by Honolulu Boy Choir -- VOICES OF ALOHA
Sanoe by Ledward Kaapana -- JUS' CRUZIN' (NEW RELEASE)
Waiakanaio by Leilani Rivera Bond -- PULAMA IA NA MELE O KAUAI