Playlist - December 5, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" can be heard on island radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST), at 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide. "Aloha Kaua`i also streams live online. Got a request or a question about the music/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.

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from vintage to new -- from my personal library of hundreds of vinyl albums, audio cassettes and CDs. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Ahe Lau Makani by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Jon Yamasato -- TAKE 2
Alawa Mai by Mailani Makainai -- MY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
Aloha No Wau I Ko Maka by Leinaala Haili -- HANOHANO OLINDA
Aloha Nuuanu / Alekoki by Iwalani Hoomanawanui Apo -- THE HAUMANA SOUNDTRACK (iTunes download-only)
Be Still Oe by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI MAILE
By and By Hoi Mai Oe by Sons of Hawaii -- Eddie Kamae: Sons of Hawaii
He Aloha No O Waianae by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA!
Hole Waimea by Boyce Rodrigues -- HAWAII TODAY
Hula Oni Oni E by 3D -- IN LIVING COLOR
Hupekole by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Troy Fernandez -- AN UKULELE CHRISTMAS
Ka Oiwi Nani by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW - ITUNES DOWNLOAD-ONLY)
Ke Kaupu by New Paradise Serenaders -- RODNEY ARIAS & THE NEW PARADISE SERENADERS
Mahalo E Hilo Hanakahi by Splash Lyons Hawaiians -- TROPICAL HEATWAVE
Mai Ae I Ka Hewa by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Manu Kapalulu by Gary Haleamau -- BIG ISLAND STYLE
Mele Kalikimaka Ia Kakou by Napua -- LEI KULAIA
Na Kama O Hauula by Moe Keale -- ALOHA IS...
Nani Wale Lihue by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- MUSIC OF HAWAII
Pauahi O Kalani by Kamehameha Schools -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Pua Kukui by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF GABBY: VOL 2
Puna Paia Aala by Bill Kaiwa with Sons of Hawaii -- SINGS AT MAUNALAHILAHI
Sanoe by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Sleigh Ride by Jim Kimo West -- KI HOALU CHRISTMASTIME
Ulupalakua / Kaloaloa by Kapena -- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED