Playlist - September 28, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), 91.9 island-wide -- or listen online.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Today's show included tracks two new releases. Weldon Kekauoha's PILIALOHA, and Kapala's LEGACY.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Akahi Kuleana A Ka Piko by Frank Hewett -- ULU KAU
Back to the Porch by Kapala -- LEGACY (NEW RELEASE)
Beautiful Kahana by Ed Kenney & Nina Kealiiwahamana -- HAWAII CALLS PRESENTS HAWAIIAN WEDDING SONG
Hawaiian Hit Parade by George Naope -- GOLDEN TREASURE
He Makana No Oe by Kapala -- LEGACY (NEW RELEASE)
Holo Waa Pa by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD: SONGBIRD OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Hookipa Paka by Joe Keawe with His Harmony Hawaiians -- HAWAII DANCES JUST FOR YOU (vinyl)
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Kawika Kahiapo -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVALS: VOL 2
Kalihiwai by Lady Ipo & Na Hoaloha -- KKCR: HE MELE
Keala Mokihana by Hui Ohana -- HUI OHANA
Kupa Landing by Clyde Kindy Sproat -- MUSICS OF HAWAII (cassette set)
Kuu Wa Liilii by Raiatea Helm -- SWEET & LOVELY
Lahaina Luna by The Polynesians -- HAWAIIAN MEMORIES (vinyl)
Lepe Ulaula by Jesse Kalima & Group -- PAU HANA PARTY
Makakii by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Na Ono Ia Na Kupuna by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE
Na Wai Kaulana by Moe Keale -- LIVE IN WAIKIKI
Pili Me Kau Manu by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- FACING FUTURE
Pretty Red Hibiscus medley by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Roselani Blossoms by Leinaala Haili -- ALOHA KUU AINA HAWAII (vinyl)
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Karen Keawehawaii -- BEST OF KAREN: VOL 1
Sanoe by Sean Naauao -- BEST OF PARADISE ULTIMATE COLLECTION: VOL 1
Uilani / Baby Kalai by Maunalua -- MAUNALUA
Uluwehikalunaokaala by Kupaoa -- PILI O KE AO
Wehiwehi Hina by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - September 27, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), 91.9 island-wide -- or listen to our online stream.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Today's show included an interview with Weldon Kekauoha, along with tracks from his newest release (PILIALOHA), plus tracks from new releases by Gary Aiko (POINA OLE IA), and Kuana Torres Kahele (HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS).

Aloha Kauai by Hema Paa -- TWO VOICES, ONE HEART
Akaka Falls by Lena Machado & Dick McIntire's Harmony Hawaiians -- STARS OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Aloha No by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Hawaiian Cowboy by Gary Aiko -- POINA OLE IA (NEW RELEASE)
He Nani Molokai by Heli Silva -- KA OHANA ALII
Home for the Holidays by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS (NEW RELEASE))
I Lanikai by Ledward Kaapana & The New Ikona -- NAHENAHE
Ka Iiwi Polena by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY (vinyl)
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Lei Olaa by Hookena -- TREASURE 2: LEI PULAMAHIA
Mahaiula / Kona Kai Opua by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
O Ke Aloha by Kamehameha Schools -- NA KEIKI O KAMEHAMEHA
On the Beach at Waikiki by Pua Almeida -- THE BEST OF HAWAII'S MELODIES
Panini Pua Kea by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- ALONE IN IZ WORLD
Pauoa Liko Lehua by Pilioha -- PILIOHA
Pele A Me Lohiau by Del Beazley -- NIGHT AND DAY
Pili Kapekepeke by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
Queen's Jubilee by Weldon Kekauoha -- KANAKA MAOLI
Sila Paa Ke Aloha by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Wai Ulu by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS (vinyl)
Waiaka by Howard Ai -- KALEIHULUMAMO

Playlist - September 21, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), or 91.9 island-wide -- or listen to our online stream.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Today's show included tracks from new releases by Gary Aiko (POINA OLE IA), Brad Kawakami (KAOHA), and Weldon Kekauoha (PILIALOHA) -- plus tracks from two soon-to-be-released CDs by Nathan Aweau (`IO) and Kuana Torres Kahele (HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS).

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aliipoe by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
E Maliu Mai by Gary Aiko -- POINA OLE IA (NEW RELEASE)
Ekolu Mea Nui / Halelu by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS (NEW RELEASE)
Haleluia by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS (NEW RELEASE)
He Mea Nui Ke Aloha by Peter Moon -- TROPICAL STORM
Iesu E Komo Mai by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Pua Maka Onaona by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Kaleponi Hula by Mike Young -- IN THE ISLANDS
Kamehameha Triology by Waipuna -- E HOI MAI
Kauai Beauty by Jerry Byrd -- UKULELE STYLINGS #1
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Royal Hawaiian Serenaders -- FAVORITE HAWAIIAN SONGS (vinyl)
Kou Leo Nahenahe by Nathan Aweau -- IO (NEW RELEASE)
Kui Ka Lono by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 1
Kuu Hoa by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Kuu Milimili by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- MAHALO NUI (vinyl)
Kuu Sweetie by The Kalimas -- ALWAYS REMEMBER MAMA (cassette)
Leialoha Lei Onaona by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Moolele O Lahaina by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
Na Wai E Pipii by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- AT THE KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL
Niihau by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
O Makalapua by The Polynesians -- BLUE HAWAII (vinyl)
Paliakamoa by Na Kama -- KAMAKOLU
Panini Pua Kea by Pua Almeida & His Polynesians -- SURF RIDER (vinyl)
Papalina Lahilahi by Brad Kawakami -- KAOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Pearly Shells / Pupu Ao Ewa by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA
Soft Green Seas by Gary Aiko -- SONGS OF HAWAII, OLD & NEW
Uhiwai by Nathan Aweau -- `IO (NEW RELEASE)
Waikaloa by Aloha Pumehana Serenaders -- HULA GEMS

Playlist - September 20, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), or 91.9 island-wide -- and streamed live online, too.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Today's show was honored to air the Kaua`i debut of Nathan Aweau's soon-to-be-released CD, entitled "`Io". The show also included tracks from new CDs by Weldon Kekauoha (PILIALOHA), Gary Aiko (a href=http://www.mele.com/music/artist/gary+aiko/poina+%60ole+%60ia+%2809-07-2012%29/>Poina Ole Ia), and Brad Kawakami (a href=http://www.mele.com/music/artist/brad+kawakami/kaohu+%2809-22-2012%29/>Kaohu).

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Aloha Haena by Na Pali -- NA PALI
Aloha No by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Back Again by Nathan Aweau -- IO (NEW RELEASE)
E Kuu Ipo by Royal Hawaiian Serenaders -- LEGENDS OF WAIKIKI
Hawaiian Hula Eyes by Teresa Bright -- PRETTY EYES
He Punahele No Oe by Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII
Hee Nalu by Nathan Aweau -- IO (NEW RELEASE)
Hoomalimali by Gary Aiko -- POINA OLE IA
Kauai Beauty by Imua Garza -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Peter Ahia -- TALENA (vinyl)
Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Olomana -- LIKE A SEABIRD IN THE WIND
Love Song of Kalua by Kapena -- LEGACY
Lovely Hula Hands / My Little Grass Shack by Troy Fernandez -- HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE
Mahaiula / Kona Kai Opua by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Nawiliwili by Tommy Tokioka -- HAPPY TO BE LIVING
Noe Noe Ua Kea O Hana by Bill Kaiwa & Iwalani Kahalewai -- KAMAAINA SONGS(vinyl)
Onipaa Ka Pua O Ka Hala by Mark Hoomalu -- CALL IT WHAT YOU LIKE
Papakolea by Genoa Keawe -- BY REQUEST
Papalina Lahilahi by Brad Kawakami -- KAOHU (NEW RELEASE)
Poina Ole Ia by Gary Aiko -- POINA OLE IA (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Aalii by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
Pua Carnation by Vickie Ii Rodrigues -- QUIET LAGOON (cassette)
Puna Kuu Aloha by Agnes Malabey Weisbarth -- LEGENDS OF FALSETTO
Uhiwai by Nathan Aweau -- IO (NEW RELEASE)
Wahine Hololio by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Wehiwehi Hina by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - September 7, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), or 91.9 island-wide -- and streamed live online, too.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Today's broadcast featured the Kaua`i radio debut of two new releases: PILIALOHA by Weldon Kekauoha, and POINA OLE IA by Gary Aiko.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aia Ka Lai i Kauiki by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE SEP 11)
Auau Pu by Cindy Combs -- KKCR: HE MELE
e Hoi Ke Aloha I Maunawili by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Hawaiian Soul by Dennis Pavao -- NA MELE HENOHENO
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Hoomalimali by Gary Aiko -- POINAOLEIA (NEW RELEASE)
Hoonanea by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Ia Oe E Ka La E Aloha Nei by David & Dennis Kamakahi -- GIFT OF MUSIC
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Cyrus Green -- EVERGREEN HAWAIIAN
Kaimuki Hula by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAIIAN PARADISE
Kalei E by Kimo & Robbie Kaholokula -- THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC OF KAUAI
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN: VOL 2 (vinyl)
Kuhio Bay by Gary Haleamau -- BIG ISLAND STYLE
Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Kuu Milimili by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA: HAWAII'S CANARY (vinyl)
Maikai Kauai by Michale Chandler, Kapeka Chandler & Vivian Youn -- KUU LEI MOKUPUNI
Makee Ailana by Peter Ahia -- TALENA (vinyl)
Na Vaqueros by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
O Oe No by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Poina ole ia by Gary Aiko -- POINA OLE IA
Pua Tuberose by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY PAHINUI
HAWAIIAN BAND: VOL 2
Waikiki by Keahiwai -- LOCAL GIRLS
Waikoloa by The Kalimas -- KUU LEIALOHA (cassette)
Wehiwehi Hina by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - September 6, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), or 91.9 island-wide -- and streamed live online, too.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Today's show featured tracks from some of the CDs which are featured in Honolulu Magazine's article, "25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century", plus Weldon Kekauoha's new release PILIALOHA

Aloha Kauai by Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU (vinyl)
Aia I Olaa Kuu Aloha by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- KAUMAKAIWA
Akaka Falls by Nathan Aweau -- E APO MAI
Aloha by Manao Company -- SPREAD A LITTLE ALOHA
Aloha No by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Auntie Genoa Medley by Lim Family -- NA MELE NO HA HANAUNA
Haleakala by Hapa -- MAUI
Hanohano Wale No Na Cowboy by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- ALONE IN IZ WORLD
Henehene Kou Aka by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- WONDERFUL WORLD
Ka Nohona Pili Kai by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE -- #1 ON THE LIST
Kalamaula by Raiatea Helm -- SWEET & LOVELY
Ke Anu O Waimea by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
Kuu Hoaloha by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA (NEW RELEASE)
Kuu Ipo Pua Rose by Johnny Almeida -- JOHN KAMEAALOHA ALMEIDA
Laieikawai by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Lepe Ulaula by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
Life in These Islands by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
Mahalo E Na Hoa by Maunalua -- MAUNALUA
Moku O Keawe by Na Palapalai -- KE ALA BEAUTY
Nau Oe by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Paumalu by Brothers Cazimero -- DESTINY
Pili Aloha by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `E

Playlist - August 31, 2012

"Aloha Kaua`i" is broadcast live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on Kaua`i can tune their FM dial to 90.9 (North shore), 92.7 (Moloa`a & Anahola), or 91.9 island-wide -- and online, too.

Click on highlighted album titles to see more details and listen to free sound clips.

For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND (vinyl)
Aloha Week Hula by Nathan Aweau -- HALIA ALOHA
Blue Hawaiian Moonlight by Karen Keawehawaii -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII: VOL 1
Hanalei in the Moonlight by Frank Hewett -- MOOOLELO
Hanalei Moon by Dennis Pavao -- SWEET LEILANI
Hapa Haole Hula Girl by Andy Cummings -- QUIET LAGOON (vinyl)
I Aloha Ia No O Kanaio by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
I Love Kauai by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
Ka Nai Aupuni by Vickie Ii Rodrigues -- HAWAII ALOHA: ECHOES OF OLD HAWAII (vinyl)
Ka Pua Mohala by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Kalakaua by Sunday Manoa -- MEET PALANI VAUGHAN & THE SUNDAY MANOA
Kauai by Sons of Hawaii -- MUSIC OF OLD HAWAII
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Danny Kaleikini -- HAWAII'S AMBASSADOR OF ALOHA
Kipukai by The Kalimas -- KUU LEIALOHA (cassette)
Kipuupuu by Kalei Bridges -- HAWAII CALLS PRESENTS KALEI BRIDGES
Kiss & Never Tell by Darren Benitez -- BROKEN HEARTS
Komo Mai E Hea Ke Kanaka by Mike Kaawa -- KANIKAPILA LIVE!
Kuu Lei Anuenue by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- BLUE DARLING (vinyl)
Mahina O Hoku by Teresa Bright -- LEI ANA
Nanakuli / Aoia by Wally & Polei Palmeira -- NA MELE ME KE ALOHA
Nani Koolau by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Pauoa Liko Lehua by Hui Ohana & Tina Kaapana -- BEST OF HUI OHANA II
Po Mahina by Cyril Pahinui -- NIGHT MOON: PO MAHINA
Pua Mamane by The Kalimas -- KUU LEIALOHA (cassette)
Sweet Moonlight by Aaron J. Sala -- NAPOONA MAHINA