Playlist - April 29

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Friday night Merrie Monarch is kahiko competition (group kane and group wahine); Saturday night is auana competition (group kane and group wahine), ending with the awards ceremony. Some of the mele played today on my show, will be heard during the Saturday night competition.
Tune to KFVE here in the islands, or watch online at merriemonarch.com, starting at 6pm both nights.

Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- ALOHA KAUAI (vinyl)
Green Lantern Hula by Kealoha Kalama -- ENCIRCLING LOVE
Green Rose Hula by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Green Rose Hula by Mike Kaawa -- KANIKAPILA LIVE
He Lei Makana by Se4an Naauao -- HOT HITS
Hilo Hanakahi by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
I Love Kauai by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Ka Hanu Pua Mokihana by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD FAMILY (vinyl)
Ka Lehua Ula by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Ka Nae Pakalana by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
Kalihiwai E by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Ke Ala A Ka Jeep by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE: SONS OF HAWAII
Ke Kaupu by Manu Boyd -- A TRIBUTE TO NA LANI EHA
Laiakeha by Ilei Beniamina -- INAI ELUA
Lei Pua Kenikeni by Makaha Sons (Kaipo Hale composition) -- KE ALAULA
Lei Pua Kenikeni by Mark Yamanaka (Johnny Almeida composition) -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Lumahai by Hookena (Alfred Alohikea composition) -- CHOICE OF THE HEART
Lumahai by Lei Hulu (Kai Davis composition) -- LEI HULU SINGS FOR THE HULA
Na Ui O Kauai by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLA
Nani Waialeale by Darryl Gonzales -- FATHERS SONG
Night Blooming Cereus by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
Penei No by Noelani Mahoe & The Leo Nahenahe Sings -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS (vinyl)
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Karen Keawehawaii -- BEST OF KAREN VOL 1
Ukulele Lady by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele -- UKULELE LADY
Uluhaimalama by Kumz -- ON THE SUMMIT
Wahine Hololio by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE

Playlist - April 28

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The 3-night competition phase of the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival begins tonight, with contestants vying for Miss Aloha Hula (both kahiko and auana). Some of today's "Aloha Kaua`i" broadcast included mele that will be heard at tonight's Festival. Friday night is kahiko competition (group kane and group wahine); Saturday night is auana competition (group kane and group wahine), ending with the awards ceremony.
Tune to KFVE here in the islands, or watch online at merriemonarch.com, starting at 6pm all three nights.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Crushed Flowers by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Eo Kupueu Na Pae Moku by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- WELO
Haleiwa Paka by Hookena -- THIRST QUENCHER
Hanalei Bay / Ka Ua Loku by Keao Costa -- WHEE-HA
He Lei Makana by Sean Naauao -- KA EHA KE ALOHA
Hoonanea by Amy Hanaialii & Darren Benitez -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
Ka Hanu Pua Mokihana by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD FAMILY (vinyl)
Ka Hinano O Puna by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Ka Lehua Ula by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Ka Nae Pakalana by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
Ka Poli O Waimea by Kaipo Hale -- MY THOUGHTS, MY MUSIC, MY TIME
Ke Ahi Wela by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY (vinyl)
Ke Kaupu by Bill Kaiwa -- BILL KAIWA GOES TO KAUAI (vinyl)
Lei Koele by Sons of Hawaii -- HOOMAU (vinyl)
Lei Pua Kenikeni by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Mele O Ke Keena Kalaunu by Aaron J. Sala -- NAPOONA MAHINA
Mi Nei by Dennis Pavao -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Nani Wale Keanae by Halona -- CHANG-A-LANG (vinyl)
No Kohala Ka Makani Apaapaa by Lim Family -- HAWAIIAN CLASSICS
Palehua by Amy Gilliom -- HANAIALII
Penei No by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS (vinyl)
Pua Lei Aloha by Na Palapalai -- KE ALA BEAUTY

Playlist - April 22

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Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Ei Nei by Loyal Garner -- BEST OF LOYAL
Fireman's Hula by Sand with Rodney Arias -- SAND (vinyl)
Hele on to Kauai by The Surfers -- SHELLS
Hiilawe by Kawai Cockett -- KUU MAKUAHINE NANI (vinyl)
Hilo My Hometown / Hilo Hula / Kaua I Ha Huahai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Hawaiian Vamp by Teresa Bright -- SELF PORTRAIT
Hula Lolo by Karen Keawehawaii -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII VOL 2
I Ke I Ke One Kani Ao Nohili by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Kaena by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF BROTHERS CAZIMERO
Kaimana Hila by Darlene Ahuna -- CLASSIC HULA
Kaimuki Hula by Ata Damasco -- PAINA HOU
Kinue by Mahi Beamer -- MORE AUTHENTIC ISLAND SONGS
Kupa Landing by Kawai Cockett -- BEAUTIFUL KAUAI
Lepe Ulaula by Peter Moon Band -- GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 1
Mahalo E Hilo Hanakahi by Peter Ahia -- PETER SINGS
Maile Lau Liilii by Braddah Smitty -- ONLY YOU
Manu Kapalulu by Sons of Hawaii -- FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII
Manu Oo by Danny Kapoi Trio -- MEMORIES OF HAWAII VOL 3
Meleana E by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA
Mililani Morning by Bryan Tolentino -- KA UKULELE LELE
Namolokama by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI (vinyl)
Nani Waimea by Palolo -- PALOLO
Nee Nee Mai A Pili by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA SINGS (vinyl)
Piukeona by Weldon Kekauoha -- HAWAIIAN MAN
Puuanahulu by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY PAHINUI HAWAIIAN BAND VOL 1
Queen's Jubilee by Weldon Kekauoha & Tapa Groove -- KANAKA MAOLI

Playlist - April 21

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Aia I Heeia by George Kahumoku -- A GENTLE HAWAIIAN BREEZE
Aloha Haena by Na Pali -- NA PALI
Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 3
Auhea Oe by Violet Pahu Lilikoi -- HAWAIIAN RAINBOW SOUNDTRACK (vinyl)
Donna's Smile by Sonny Lim -- SLACK KEY GUITAR: THE ARTISTRY OF SONNY LIM
Hanohano Olinda by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA
Hawaiian Rainbow by Hoopii Brothers -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Hawaiian War Chant by Lady Ipo -- UKULELE LADY
Iniki Malie by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Ka Imi Loa by Brother Cazimero -- DESTINY
Ka Loke O Halona by Amy Gilliom -- NATIVE CHILD
Ka Wai Leahu by John Cruz -- ACOUSTIC SOUL
Kaena by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom (with Fiji) -- PRIDE OF PUNAHELE 2
Kauanoeanuhea by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE
Kaulana Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Kaulana O Waimanalo by Hoku Zuttermeister -- NA MELE HULA EKAHI
Kihei by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
Kuu Hawaii by Leimana Abenes -- (private recording)
Kuu Home O Kahaluu by Olomana -- LIKE A SEABIRD IN THE WIND
Kuu Pua Maeole by Kelii Kanealii -- PURE HAWAIIAN ELUA
Mokihana Lullaby by Leilani Rivera Bond -- ALOHA ANIANIAU
Nani Kauai by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Queen's Prayer by Del Beazley -- A TRIBUTE TO NA LANI EHA
Song for Sonny by Makana -- KIHOALU JOURNEY OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Hui Ohana -- HANA HOU
Ui by Makaha Sons -- KUIKAWA

Playlist - April 15

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Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Auhea E Ke Onaona by Kumz -- REFLECTIONS
Blossom Nani Hoi E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
He Mano Kou Ia Oe by Na Kama -- KAMAKOLU
He Punahele No Oe by Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII VOL 1
Heha Waipio / Makai Ka Makani O Kohala by Paiea -- HE HOOHANOHANO
Hiki Mai Ka La by Keale -- KAWELONA
Hoese Pue Ana Oe by Led Kaapana & I Kona -- STILL PRESSIN'
Hokuula by Sonny Lim -- SLACK KEY GUITAR: THE ARTISTRY OF SONNY LIM
Huehue by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Ka Ehukai by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KEALA (vinyl)
Ka I Ka Hoe by Hookena -- LEI PULAMAHIA
Ka Nani O Kaena by Mailani -- AINA
Kaimuki Hula by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 3
Kalamaula by Nihau Brothers & Oliver Kelly -- SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME FOREVER
Kapalili by Napua Makua -- MOHALU
Kaulana Kaneohe by Palolo -- KALIUWAA
Ke Alii O Na Lani by Robi Kahakalau -- PRIDE OF PUNAHELE 2
Kila Kila O Hana by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- HOLOHOLO MAI MAUI
Kukuna O Ka La by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Kumukahi by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Kuu Lei Hoku by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom -- PRIDE OF PUNAHELE 2
Kuu Lei Pikake Anuhea by Hookena -- HOOKAMAHAO
Kuu Lei Pua Kukui by Frank Hewett -- MAKALAPUA OE
Lei Lokelani by Uluwehi Guerrero -- KA MANAWA PONO
Malie by Sonny Lim -- SLACK KEY GUITAR: THE ARTISTRY OF SONNY LIM
Melelana by Kealii Reichel -- PRIDE OF PUNAHELE 2
Morning Dew by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- KA HANAUNA HOU
My Sweet Sweeting by Willie K. -- PRIDE OF PUNAHELE 2
Sweet Lei Ka Lehua by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Ua Nani O Wailuku by Kealii Ceballos -- IKE O NA KUMU HULA
Ulupalakua by Pali -- WITH ALOHA

Playlist - April 14

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Aia I Alakai Kaanoi by Charles Kaipo Miller Serenaders -- EASY AND SOPHISTICATED HULAS
Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Anoi Pua by Bulla Kailiwai -- KAMAKELE
E Hihiwai by Joe Makahilahila -- MAKAHILAHILA
E Hoomau Ka Ha O Ka Hawaii by Frank Hewett -- E HOOMAU KA HA O KA HAWAII
E Kuu Lei by George Kainapau & The Hawaiians -- DREAMS OF HAWAII (vinyl)
E Maliu Mai by Maunalua -- HOOKANAKA
Haleakala Ku Hanohano by Hapa -- HAPA
He Pule Hoolaa Alii Ka Wa Akahi by Kealohi -- KEALOHI
Hiilawe by Ernest Tavares -- HUKILAU HULAS
Iniki Malie by Teresa Bright -- LEI ANA
Ka Nani Maeole by Na Kama -- KAMAKOLU
Kaena by Norman Isaacs & Gabby Pahinui -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR WITH SINGING (vinyl)
Kona Kai Opua by Hoala -- HOALA
Kuu Hoaloha by Gabby Pahinui & Atta Isaacs -- TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS
Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe by Darlene Ahuna -- THAT'S THE HAWAIIAN IN ME
Mauna Kea Morning by Sonny Lim -- SLACK KEY GUITAR: THE ARTISTRY OF SONNY LIM
Mokupuni Nui by Led Kaapana & The New I Kona -- NAHENAHE
Na Lei O Hawaii by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Nani Hanalei by Brothers Cazimero -- HOALA
Nani Manoa by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- WAAHILA
Nani Pololu by Kainani Kahaunaele -- CRONIES BAR & GRILL
Nawiliwili by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- ALOHA KUU HOME O HANA
Noe Noe Ua Kea O Hana medley by Hawaii's Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S NAHENAHE SINGERS (vinyl)
Pua Lawena by Kumz -- ON THE SUMMIT
Radio Hula by Lehua Kaapana Nash -- KIHOALU KAAPANA STYLE
Wai Ula by Sons of Hawai`i -- THE FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII

Playlist - April 8

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Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 3
Be Still Oe by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- INDEBTED TO YOU (vinyl)
E Kuu Lei My Darling by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD; SONGBIRD OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Hana Jam by Pekelo -- PEKELO'S HANA
He Waiwai Nui by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
Holei by Nick Castillo -- IN DREAMS
I Kona by Steve Espaniola -- HOOMAKA
Ka Manu by Mailani -- AINA (new!)
Kamakele by Kehua Tamure -- KAMAKELE
Ke Akua by Bulla Kailiwai -- NA HULUKUPUNA
Kuu Hoaloha by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Laieikawai by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
Lei Hiwahiwa I Ke Anu by Darlene Ahuna -- THAT'S THE HAWAIIAN IN ME
Malama Mau Hawaii by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Mele O Lanai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Morning Dew by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- HOULUULU EKAHI
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI (vinyl)
Nanakuli E by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- BLUE DARLING (vinyl)
Nani by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- ALOHA KUU HOME O HANA
Nani Ke Lii Kiekie / Lei Maikai Lei O Ka Nani by Del Beazley -- A TRIBUTE TO NA LANI EHA
Nani Wale Kauiki by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
O Oe No by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
O Waipa Ke Malama Mau Ai by Kumz -- ON THE SUMMIT
Olapa Ka Uila I Kaneohe (Kaneohe Hula) by Sonny Lim -- NA MELE HULA
Papalina Lahilahi by Pomaikai Williams -- NA MELE HULA
Po Lailai by Lorna Lim -- NA MELE HULA
Silhouette Hula by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- HULA HULA LUAU STYLE
Sweet Leilani by Alfred Apaka -- SPIRIT OF THE ISLANDS VOL 2
Waioleka by Tina Kaapana -- ALANIA (vinyl)

Playlist - April 7

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Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA VOL 1 (vinyl)
E Liliu E by Kalima Brothers -- 1,000 POUNDS OF MELODY
Hana No Ka Oi by Pekelo -- GOING TO HANA MAUI
Hilo Hula by Na Leo Pilimehana -- HAWAIIAN MEMORIES
Hooheno Keia No Beauty by Mailani -- MAILANI
Ka Lama Ae One by Peter Moon Band -- BEST OF PETER MOON
Ka Lehua I Milia by Lorna Lim -- NA MELE HULA (download-only)
Ka Moae by Sean Naauao -- KA EHA KE ALOHA
Ka Oni A Ka Moku by Na Kama -- KE ALA HOU
Ka Ua Kilihune by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Brothers Cazimero -- CAPTURED MAGIC (vinyl)
Kalamaula by Steve Espaniola -- HOOMAKA
Kauai Beauty by Imua Garza -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Ke Aloha by Loyal Garner -- I SHALL SING
Koula by Pali -- WITH ALOHA
Kuhio Bay by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- FACING FUTURE
Kupa Landing by Uluwehi Guerrero -- IN MY HEART
Kuu Ipo Onaona by Kawai Cockett -- A TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN
Kuu Wainohia by Robi Kahakalau -- ALL I WANT
Lei Halia by Kealii Reichel -- LEI HALIA
Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAIIAN HULA EYES
Milolii by Cyril Pahinui -- KA HOOILINA MAU
Moana Chimes by Bobby Ingano -- THE SPIRIT OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR
Na Kananaka Holo Lio by Makaha Sons -- NA PUA O HAWAII
Nani No Ke Koolau by Na Leo Pilimehana -- COLOURS
No Ke Ano Ahiahi by Sons of Hawaii -- THE FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Hoopii Brothers -- HOOMAU
Sweet Moonlight by Pilioha -- PILIOHA
Ula No Weo by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Wai O Ke Aniani by Kapena -- HAWAIIAN LEGACY
Waianae Hula by Holunape -- AHEA? ANO!
Waikapu by Honey Kalima -- TROPICAL HEATWAVE

Playlist - April 1

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Ahulili by Hookena -- HOOKAMAHAO
Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- ALOHA MAI KA PUUWAI

Beautiful Kahana by Sunday Manoa -- CRACKED SEED
E Kuu Tutu by Lim Family -- KU KAULANA (vinyl)
He Ono by Da Blahlas -- DA BLAHLAS (vinyl)
Hooipo Hula by 3 Scoops of Aloha -- KINOHI LOA (vinyl)
Hula O Makee by John Piilani Watkins -- MY WAIKIKI GIRL (vinyl)
Ka Oni A Ka Moku by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI COCKETT & THE LEI KUKUI SERENADERS
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Waiehu Sons -- HOOLU (vinyl)
Kamalani O Keaukaha by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Kani Uina by Al Kealoha Perry & His Singing Surfriders -- ENCHANTED ISLES (vinyl)
Kila Kila O Haleakala by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS (vinyl)
Kilipati Hula by Palani Vaughan -- IA OE E KA LA VOL 3 (vinyl)
Kimo Hula by Haili Choir -- HAWAII'S OWN HAILI CHOIR (vinyl)
Kipahulu by Leokane Pryor -- MAUNAHELE
Kuahiwi Nani Waialeale / Ahe Nani Kauai by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA HAILI (vinyl)
Kuu Hoaloha by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA SINGS (vinyl)
Kuu Pua Iliahi Onaona by Kahai Topolinski -- NOU E KAWENA (vinyl)
Leahi by The Surfers -- ON THE ROCKS (vinyl)
Lei Gardenia by Kamehameha Schools -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION (vinyl)
Lepe Ulaula by Jules Ah See & The Village Men -- HAWAII'S MERRY MONARCH (vinyl)
Maikai Kauai by Iolani Luahine & Helen Hoakalei -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Moku Kia Kahi by Brothers Cazimero -- IN THIS TIME PAST (vinyl)
Nani Waimea by Tradewind Tours -- HELLO HAWAII (vinyl)
Noho Paipai by John K. Almeida & His Hawaiians -- THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY ALMEIDA (vinyl)
Pane Mai by Mailani -- AINA (new)
Pua Onaona by Hilo Hawaiians -- HONEYMOON IN HAWAII
Punaluu by Sam Bernard -- MAHIE PALUA (cassette tape)
Wai O Minehaha by Sunday Manoa -- HAWAIIAN TIME (vinyl)