Friday, June 21, 2013

Playlist - June 21, 2013


The last hour of today's show was all-Tahiti...with Tahitian music from Hawai`i artists, as well as from musicians in Tahiti.

"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" every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) on Kaua`i, at 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide. "Aloha Kaua`i" also streams live online. Requests can be phoned to me when I'm on-air, at 826-7771 or tollfree to 866-275-1112.

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.

Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND (vinyl)
Alii Iolani by Genoa Keawe -- BY REQUEST
Haliilua by The Hilo Hawaiians -- MEMORIES OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Hei Iti Vaihi by Hapa -- MAUI
Ka Nohona Pili Kai by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE
Ka Paniolo Nui O Molokai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Kiss & Never Tell by Darren Benitez -- BROKEN HEARTS
Lei Ohu by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF THE GABBY BAND
Lei Painiu by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA
Manu Ulaula by Sunday Manoa -- SUNDAY MANOA 3
Mikohukohu by Kekuhi Kanahele -- HAHANI MAI
Na Kuahiwi Elima by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAII IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA (vinyl)
Nani Waimea by Hui Ohana -- YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII
Nui Papa by Willie K. -- THE UNCLE IN ME 2
Polynetia by Bobby (Holcomb) -- BOBBY
Pua Maria by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE
Rose Lau Lii by Tina Kaapana -- BEST OF MAMA TINA KAAPANA (vinyl)
Taaroa by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Tahiti, Tahiti by Na Wai -- TOGETHER
Te Tiare by Hawaiian Heart -- TE TIARE
Tera Mai Te Tiare by Robi Kahakalau -- ROBI CALLING (NEW RELEASE JULY 9)
Wahine Ilikea by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- LIVE AT HANK'S PLACE
Waialae medley by The Halekulani Girls -- TWILIGHT AT HALEKULANI (vinyl)

The following CDs from Tahiti may or may not be available online:
Bora Bora Nui by Tamarii Punaruu -- TAHITI KAINA PARTY
Manureva by Poline -- FROM BORA BORA TO TAHITI
Moana Nui by Mila et Loma -- TAHITI BELLE EPOQUE 2
Reva Taua by Hotel Bora Bora Entertainers -- BORA BORA ISLAND OF DREAMS
Te Manu Pukarua by Kaina Boys -- TAHITI KAINA PARTY
Vahine Maohi E by Fenua -- POLYNESIA

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Playlist - June 20, 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" every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) on Kaua`i, at 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide. "Aloha Kaua`i" also streams live online. Requests can be phoned to me when I'm on-air, at 826-7771 or tollfree to 866-275-1112.

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.

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- MAIKI
Adios Ke Aloha by Kindy Sproat -- NA MELE PANIOLO
Ahe Lau Makani by Barefoot Natives -- BAREFOOT NATIVES
Aina Po by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- KAUMAKAIWA
Ainahau by Kupaoa -- HALIU: VOL 1
Alu Like by Kamehameha Schools Keiki Chorus -- NA NA PUA LEI A PAUAHI (download-only)
Anoai by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII (vinyl)
Beauty Hula by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY (vinyl)
Halelea by Kupaoa -- PILI O KE AO
Hanakeoki by The Hoaikanes -- ANO KUA AINA (vinyl)
Holo Waa Pa by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD: SONGBIRD OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Hoolana by Nathan Aweau -- NA HAKU MELE
Ka Loke by The Halekulani Girls -- TWILIGHT AT HALEKULANI (vinyl)
Ka Wai O Ka Niu Haohao by Brothers Cazimero -- IN THIS TIME PAST (vinyl)
Kawika by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES
Kikau by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Kolopa by Benny Kalama -- HAWAII'S MERRY MONARCH: KALAKAUA (vinyl)
Kuu Hoa by Keola Beamer -- ISLAND BORN
Kuu Home O Keaukaha by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA: REFLECTIONS
Mahalo Plenty by Myrtle K. Hilo -- MAHALO PLENTY (vinyl)
Maikai O Haupu by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII
Molokai Waltz by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA
Morning Dew by Ledward Kaaapana & Mike Kaawa -- FORCE OF NATURE
Na Hoa Hee Nalu by Kihei Brown Trio -- RIGHT ON (vinyl)
Na Papa Hee Nalu Ao Waimanalo by Naipo Inc. -- FROM KOHALA TO WAIMANALO (vinyl)
Nanakuli Medley by O'Brian Eselu -- MAKA
Nani Wale E Pakala by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
O Waikulumea by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- NA HIWA KUPUNA O KUU ONE HANAU
Ulupalakua by Hui Ohana -- YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Playlist - June 14, 2013


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.

"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" every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST) on Kaua`i, at 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide. "Aloha Kaua`i" also streams live online. Requests can be phoned to me when I'm on-air, at 826-7771 or tollfree to 866-275-1112.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Aloha Kuu Home A I Kaneohe / Olapa Ka Uila I Kaneohe by Loyal Garner -- LOYAL...THE BEST OF
Beauty Ao Molokai by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELE (NEW RELEASE - JULY)
Beef Stew & Rice by Frank De Lima -- SILVA ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Hei Iti Vaihi by Hapa -- MAUI
Hilo Hula by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS
Hoonanea by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Hui E by Lena Machado -- STARS OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Ida's Hula by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Ka Pua Melia by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Kawohikukapulani by Robi Kahakalau -- ROBI CALLING (NEW RELEASE - JULY)
Ke Ahi Wela by Maunalua -- MAUNALUA
KHBC by Myra English -- BEST OF THE CHAMPAGNE LADY
Kimo Hula by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Kuu Lei Kiele by Holunape -- HE OLU
Lei Ohu by Darlene Ahuna -- KUU LEI POINA OLE
My Yellow Ginger Lei by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA!
Na Alii by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Nanakuli Hula by Kaimana -- NA PUA O OAHU (vinyl)
Nani Kauai by Kuana Torres Kahele -- (youtube video)
Oli to Hanalei by Devin Kamealoha Forrest -- (youtube video)
Pane Mai by Kaau Crater Boys -- MAKING WAVES
Pohai Kealoha by Kawai Cockett -- BEAUTIFUL KAUAI
Pua Ahihi by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Radio Hula by Hui Ohana -- KE KOLU
Tera Mae Te Tiare by Robi Kahakalau -- ROBI CALLING (NEW RELEASE - JULY)

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Playlist - June 13, 2013


"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts on the island of Kaua`i, but also streams live on the internet -- 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.

"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 Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Akaka Falls by Hilo Kalimas -- AROUND THE ISLAND OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Aloha Ka Manini by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- E ALA E
Aoia by Lim Family -- MANAOIO, MANAOLANA ME KE ALOHA (vinyl)
E Hihiwai by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII: VOL 1
E Kuu Lei Lehua by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 2 (vinyl)
E Kuu Lei My Darling by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD: SONGBIRD OF HAWAII (vinyl)
E Naughty Naughty Mai Nei by Karen Keawehawaii -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII: VOL 1
Haleiwa Paka by Hoopii Brothers -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE
Heha Waipio by Sunday Manoa -- GUAVA JAM
Hokulea No Hawaii by Hui Ohana -- HAWAII-TAHITI (vinyl)
Holei by Dennis Pavao -- MEA MAKAMAE
Hookipa Paka by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Ke Aloha by Leinaala Haili -- NO KA OI
Kipahulu by Nina Kealiiwahamana & Ohta-San -- LEGENDARY MUSICIANS OF HAWAII
Kupa Landing by Kawai Cockett -- BEAUTIFUL KAUAI
Makee Ailana by Ingano/Kuo/Mahi/Pahinui -- KIHOALU SUNDAYS (private recording)
Morning Dew by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- NO KRISTO (vinyl)
O Oe No by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
On the Beach at Waikiki by Pua Almeida -- THE BEST OF HAWAII'S MELODIES
Pua Olena by Na Kaholokula -- KA NANI O KAUAI (vinyl)
Puuanahulu by Hapa -- NAMAHANA
Puuwaawaa by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY PAHINUI HAWAIIAN BAND: VOL 2
Sassy by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS (vinyl)
Stevedore Hula by Tony Lindsay & Friends -- INDEBTED TO YOU (vinyl)
Ulupalakua by Myrtle K. Hilo -- MAHALO PLENTY (vinyl)
Wai O Ke Aniani by Hui Ohana -- KE KOLU
Waikaloa by Peter Ahia -- PETER SINGS...

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Playlist - June 7, 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.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aia Niihau by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Alekoki by Raiatea Helm -- FAR AWAY HEAVEN
Alu Like by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII (vinyl)
Beauty Ao Molokai by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELE (NEW RELEASE: JULY 2013)
Big Island Medley by Led Kaapana & I Kona -- STILL PRESSIN'
Broke Da Mouth by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY JAZZ
E Hoi I Ka Pili by Nina Kealiiwahamana & Ohta-San -- SOUTH SEA ISLAND MAGIC
E Waianae by Punaluu Blend -- SHORES OF ANINI
Hula O Ka Hui Kaa Wai by Cyrus Green -- EVERGREEN HAWAII (vinyl)
Ka Nani Ao Kau by George Naope -- GOLDEN TREASURE
Kaimana Hila by Amy Gilliom & Willie K. -- NOSTALGIA
Kalena Kai by Clyde "Kindy" Sproat -- NA MELE KUPUNA
Kauoha Mai by Lena Machado -- TRADE WINDS (vinyl)
Ke Alaula by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
Kilakila O Haleakala by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS (vinyl)
Koali by Cody Pueo Pata -- MOOHANA
Kuu Ipo Onaona by Del Beazley -- NIGHT AND DAY
Kuu Lei Maile by Uluwehi Guerrero -- IN MY HEART
Kuu Wa Liilii by Valley Boys -- VALLEY BOYS
Mohala Pono E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- (iTunes download-only)
Nani Waialeale by Na Kama -- COME AND SEE HAWAII
Nanina by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELE (NEW RELEASE: JULY 2013)
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Kawika Kahiapo -- ALANA
Pua Hone by Amy Hanaialii -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
Selamoku by Del Beazley -- TRUE BLUE KUAAINA

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Playlist - June 6, 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.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Ainahau by Waipuna -- E HOI MAI
Awaiaulu by Clyde "Kindy" Sproat -- NA MELE KUPUNA
Halau Hanalei/Nani Hanalei by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO
Haleakala Ku Hanohano by Hapa -- HAPA
Haleluia by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS
He Moana Ke Kai by Randy Lorenzo -- I'M GOING HOME
Hui E by Lena Machado -- STARS OF HAWAII (vinyl)
I Alii No Oe by Leilani Sharpe Mendez -- HE MELE KUU PUU WAI (vinyl)
Ka Pua Tuberose by Na Lei Mamo -- PILIALOOHA
Ka Wehi O Na Mokupuni by Louis "Moon" Kauakahi -- HOALA IAPANA
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Teresa Bright -- MEA MAKAMAE
Kawika/Heeia by Hookena -- NANI MAU LOA
Ka Kaupu by Clyde "Kindy Sproat -- CLYDE HALEMAUMAU SPROAT SINGS
Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Laimana by George Naope -- AMONG MY HAWAIIAN SOUVENIRS
Lei Nani by Leokane Pryor -- MAUNAHELE
Mele Hoala Moku by Kealii Reichel -- AULANI: MUSIC OF THE MAKAALA
Namolokama by Dennis & David Kamakahi -- THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Nani Waialeale by Na Kama -- COME AND SEE HAWAII
Pelekane by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Pua Ahihi by O'Brian Eselu -- KE KUMU
Pua Tuberose by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY PAHINUI HAWAIIAN BAND
The Water is Wide by Moe Keale -- IMAGINE
Ua Nani Kauai by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI (vinyl)
Uheuhene by Halona -- CHA-LANG-A-LANG TODAY (vinyl)
Ui by Makaha Sons -- KUIKAWA

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Playlist - May 31, 2013


Today's broadcast featured many songs from winners of the 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

"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.

New releases are highlighted below -- click to get CD details.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Aloha (A-L-O-H-A) by Manao Company -- A 20 YEAR COLLECTION
Aloha No by Weldon Kekauoha -- PILIALOHA
Aloha No Kalakaua by Amy Hanaialii -- MY FATHER'S GRAND-DAUGHTER
Green Rose Hula by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Haleakala Hula by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
Haleluia by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Hanohano Hanalei by Bobby Ingano -- STEEL N LOVE
Ka Manu by Na Palapalai -- HAA
Kakaako, Kuu Aina Aloha by Robert Cazimero -- HOOLA LAHUI, HOOULU PAE AINA
Kilakila O Haleakala by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Kuu Tita by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Lei Ohu by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF THE GABBY BAND: 1972-1977
Lei Pakalana by Richard Kauhi Quartette -- HAWAIIAN MASTERS COLLECTION: VOL 2
Lei Pua Kenikeni by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Makawao Chimes by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS (NEW RELEASE)
Mele Ailana by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA
Na Moku Eha / Ka Lei E by Robi Kahakalau -- ROBI CALLING (releasing July 2013)
Na Pali Alo Lua by Robi Kahakalau -- ROBI CALLING (releasing July 2013)
Nani Mokihana / Lei Mokihana by Na Palapalai -- HAA
Paahana by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
Papalina Lahilahi by Hoomana -- HOOLOKAHI (NEW RELEASE)
Sweet By and By by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
Uheuhene by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU (NEW RELEASE)
Uhiwai by Nathan Aweau -- IO
Wahi Mahalo by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO
Waikiki by Melveen Leed -- I WISH YOU LOVE

Playlist - May 30, 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 on highlighted songs for links to that new release.

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Akahi Hoi by Emma Veary -- BEST OF EMMA
Alekoki by Kekua Fernandez -- KEKUA: STRAIGHT FROM HAWAII (vinyl)
Hanohano Wale No Na Cowboy by Elua Kane -- ELUA KANE
He Ui by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- MELE HULA #2
Hololio by Holunape -- HE OLU
Holua by Ledward Kaapana -- THE LEGEND
Hui E by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- AT THE HALEKULANI HOTEL
Kaulana Kilauea by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Owana Salazar -- OWANA
Koloa by Bill Kaiwa -- SINGS AT MAUNALAHILAHI (vinyl)
Kuu Pe by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU (NEW RELEASE)
Lei Pua Kenikeni by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Luau Hula medley by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE (vinyl)
Makee Ailana by Dennis Pavao -- GOLDEN VOICE OF HAWAII
Milolii by Manao Company -- KE HOOMANAO NEI
Na Lei Hiwahiwa by Kumz -- ON THE SUMMIT
Na Moku Eha by Sunday Manoa -- CRACKED SEED
Nani Kauai by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Nani Ke Kiele / Makapala by Edith Kanakaole -- HIIPOI I KA AINA ALOHA
Niihau by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Pakalana by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Piukeona by Weldon Kekauoha -- HAWAIIAN MAN
Waikiki Hula by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY PAHINUI HAWAIIAN BAND: VOL 2