Playlist - May 23, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of hundreds of vinyl albums, audio cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). On Kaua`i, tune your radio to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide.

"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts live online, too -- listen at kkcr.org.

Free sound clips and/or details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite song, musician, CD title, and genre of island music.

Today's broadcast highlighted recordings that have been nominated for this year's Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

(Click here for complete list of 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners -- with links to the recordings.)

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aia I Ka Maui by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA
Aia Ka Lai I Kauiki by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA
Aloha No Kalakaua by Amy Hanaialii -- MY FATHER'S GRAND-DAUGHTER
He Makana No Oe by Kapala -- LEGACY
Hee Nalu by Nathan Aweau -- IO
Ka Leo O Manu by Pahinui Hawaiian Band -- PAHINUI HAWAIIAN BAND
Ka Opae by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- NA KEIKI MAU LOA
Ka Pua Ano Lani by Na Palapalai -- HAA
Kaanoi by George Kainapau -- HAWAII'S FALSETTO KING
Lei Pua Kenikeni by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Mele Ailana by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA
Mele No Kahului by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO
Nani Mokihana / Lei Mokihana by Na Palapalai -- HAA
Nani Waialeale by Cindy Combs -- LANAI SLACK KEY FESTIVAL
Nohea I Muolaulani by Hookena -- HULIAU
Papalina Lahilahi by Kahulanui -- HULA KUI
Poina Ole Ia / Unforgettable by Gary Aiko -- POINA OLA IA
Puu Kaimuki by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA
Uhiwai by Nathan Aweau -- IO
Waikoloa by Tihati Productions -- BEST OF TIHATI: VOL 2
Waipa by Carlos Andrade -- HOOLA LAHUI, HOOULU PAE AINA
Wakinekona by Hookena -- HULIAU

Playlist - May 16, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of hundreds of vinyl albums, audio cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). On Kaua`i, tune your radio to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide.

"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts live online, too -- listen at kkcr.org.

Free sound clips and/or details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite song, musician, CD title, and genre of island music.

Click highlighted song titles below, to see details about all the newest releases.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Ahulili by Hoopii Brothers -- ALOHA FROM MAUI
Alekoki by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
E Nani E by Manoa Voices -- MANOA VOICES
Evening Ehukai by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS (NEW RELEASE)
He Aloha No Na Ono by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Heeia by Palani Vaughan -- IA OE E KA LA: VOL 1 (vinyl)
Henehene Kou Aka by Hoomana -- HOOLOKAHI
Hoomakeaka by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Ka Leo Manu O Hawaii by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Pili Oha by Hui Ohana -- HUI OHANA
Kauai Beauty by Gabby Pahinui -- RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kealoha E by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
Kiss Me Love / Ka Pua Ui by Makaha sons of Niihau -- MAKAHA BASH 3
Lepe Ulaula by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
Maikai Kauai Awaiaulu Ke Aloha by Moe Keale -- IMAGINE
Mapuna Ka Hala O Kailua by Moe Keale -- ALOHA IS
Mom by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Na Hoa Hee Nalu by Puamana -- HAVE A SMILE (vinyl)
Nanakuli by Billy Gonsalves & The Paradise Serenaders -- MEMORIES OF HAWAII: VOL 3
Nani Kauai by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- A
O Na Pali by Punaluu Blend -- SHORES OF ANINI
Oli Aloha / E Ku Kanaka by Hookena -- LEI PULAMAHIA: TREASURE 2
Panini Pua Kea by Martin Pahinui -- HOOLOHE
Sweet By and By by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
Ua Nani Kauai by Peter Moon Band -- IRON MANGO
Uluwehi O Kaala by Moe Keale -- SOUTH SEA ISLAND MAGIC

Playlist - May 10, 2013

2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards will be held on Saturday, May 25,, broadcast live island-wide on KFVE (7pm HST) and streamed online, too. A list of all nominees, including links to free sound clips, can be seen here.

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of hundreds of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). On Kaua`i, tune your radio to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide.

"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts live online, too -- listen at kkcr.org.

Free sound clips and/or details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. There is also a page full of websites which offer lyrics and/or translations of island songs. And be sure to visit the MELE.COM Concert Calendar page to see if any of your favorite island musicians are headed your way!

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Aloha Chant by Moe Keale -- ALOHA IS
Among My Hawaiian Souvenirs by Gary Aiko -- ROMANTIC NIGHT IN HAWAII
Crushed Flowers by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Halekulani by Bill Kaiwa -- THE BOY FROM LAUPAHOEHOE (vinyl)
He Nani Mokihana by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA
Hiilawe by Melveen Leed -- HAWAIIAN COUNTRY HITS VOL 2
Hoi Kakou by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
Holoholo Kaa by Moe Keale -- LIVE IN WAIKIKI
I Alii No Oe by Amy Gilliom -- HAWAIIAN TRADITION
Just One More Kiss by Darren Benitez -- MOTHER OF THE SEA
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Kawika Kahiapo -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVALS VOL 2
Ka Manu by Alice Namakelua -- KUULEI ALOHA POINAOLE (vinyl)
Kauionanalani by Kihei Brown Trio -- FAMILY AND FRIENDS (vinyl)
Ke Aloha by Gary Haleamau -- BIG ISLAND STYLE
Kuu Hoa by Tony Lindsey -- BLUE DARLING (vinyl)
Lepe Ulaula by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA
Mauna Loa by Harry Owens -- ALONG THE WAY TO WAIKIKI (vinyl)
Na Lei O Hawaii by Charles K.L. Davis -- SONGS FROM THE MAGIC ISLANDS (vinyl)
Pohai Kealoha by Amy Gilliom -- HAWAIIAN TRADITION
Pua Ala Aumoe by Moe Keale -- LIVE IN WAIKIKI
Pupu Ao Ewa by Brothers Cazimero -- THE SOUND OF THE SEA SURROUNDS ME
Radio Hula by Tony Conjugacion -- HAWAIIAN PASSION
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Linda Dela Cruz -- KUHIO BEACH GIRL (vinyl)
Wehiwehi Oe by Bill Kaiwa -- KAMAAINA SONGS (vinyl)

Playlist - May 9, 2013

2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards will be held on Saturday, May 25. A list of all nominees, including links to free sound clips, can be seen here.

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of hundreds of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). On Kaua`i, tune your radio to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide.

"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts live online, too -- listen at kkcr.org.

Free sound clips and/or details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. There is also a page full of websites which offer lyrics and/or translations of island songs. And be sure to visit the MELE.COM Concert Calendar page to see if any of your favorite island musicians are headed your way!

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1 (vinyl)
Aloha Kalanianaole by Peter Ahia -- HAWAIIAN CLASSICS
Auliikolomanu by Vickie Ii Rodrigues -- AUNTIE VICKIE SINGS (vinyl)
Be Still Oe by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- INDEBTED TO YOU (vinyl)
Halemaumau by Hulu Lindsey -- HOANAPAU
Hau Hau E by Kalani Bright -- KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE HANDS (vinyl)
Hilo March by Darlene Ahuna -- BRIDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS
I Mili Ia Kuu Lei Pakalana by Chinky Mahoe -- KALAPAWAI KUU ONE HANAU
Imi Au Ia Oe / Home in Hawaii by Ed Kenney -- WAIKIKI (vinyl)
Imo Imo by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Ka Nani Ao Kilauea by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Ka Wai Mukiki / Puna I Ka Ulu Aloha by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
Ka Wehi O Na Mokupuni by Myra English -- DRINKING CHAMPAGNE (vinyl)
Kaa Ahi Kahului by Hui Ohana -- ONO (vinyl)
Kaulana O Waimanalo by Sunday Manoa -- BEST OF THE SUNDAY MANOA: VOL 2
Kuu Home by Hookena -- CHOICE OF THE HEART
Lei No Kaiulani by Honolulu Children's Opera Chorus -- NA LEO HONE
Leilehua by Marlene Sai -- MARLENE (vinyl)
Manu Mele by Diana Aki -- MOMENTS WITH YOU
Mauna Loa by Myrtle K. Hilo -- 45 RPM (vinyl)
Mele O Kahoolawe by Harry Mitchell & Ruth Leighton -- HANA HOU (vinyl)
The Music of Hawaii by Melveen Leed -- HAWAIIAN COUNTRY HITS
Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Lealea by Tony Conjugacion -- THE COLLECTION
Nani Waimea by Cy Ludington with Peter Dillingham -- LIMITED EDITION: VOL 2
Opihi Moemoe by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- HAWAII THEN AND NOW (vinyl)
Panini Pua Kea by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- FACING FUTURE
Pule No Ke Ea by Jon, Randy & Steve -- E HOI MAI
Song for Mom by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII (vinyl)
Wai O Ke Aniani by Leinaala Haili -- ALOHA KUU AINA HAWAII (vinyl)