Playlist - December 13, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" can be heard on Kaua`i Community Radio-KKCR 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.

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 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.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Alekoki by Darlene Ahuna -- KUU LEI POINA OLE
Carol of the Bells by Teresa Bright -- CHRISTMAS SEASON'S DELIGHT
E Koae E by Manoa Voices -- MANOA VOICES
E Nihi Ka Hele by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA HAILI
E Pili Mai by Pulama -- HIIPOI
He Hawaii Au by Palolo -- PALOLO
He Makana by Mahi Beamer -- MORE AUTHENTIC ISLAND SONGS
Here Comes Santa in a Red Canoe by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Ipo Lauae by Bill Kaiwa -- PURE HAWAIIAN
Ka Mamakakaua by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Ka Nohono Pili Kai (remix) by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Elias Kauhane -- KAUHANE
Ke Alaula by Makaha Sons -- ON THE ROAD LIVE
Kuu Lei O Ka Pili Aumoe by Hookena -- COOL ELEVATION
Kuu Wa Liilii by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Kuualohaokaainamalihini by Roddy Lopez -- EKAHI LEHUA
La Kalikimaka by Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaii -- CHRISTMAS TIME
Luau Hula by Gabby Pahinui & Atta Isaacs -- TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS
Mele Kalikimaka by Jerry Byrd -- CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII
Mele Kalikimaka Ia Kakou by Waimanalo Keiki -- MELE KALIKIMAKA
Molokini Hula by Halona -- CHA-LANG-A-LANG TODAY
Nu Oli by Kawaiola -- LIFE GIVING WATERS
O Makalapua by Alfred Apaka -- NIGHT CLUB HULA HAWAIIAN STYLE
O Oe Io by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
Puuanahulu / Keawaiki by Makalei -- PEHEA KA LAWAIA
Puuwaawaa by Kanilau -- HE HAWAII AU
Sanoe by Dennis Pavao -- KEIKI KUPUNA
Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Kohala -- KOHALA CHRISTMAS
Waiomina by Na Palapalai -- KE ALA BEAUTY