Playlist - December 27, 2013

"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 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. Have 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.

Last show of 2013 -- featuring mele from recent CD releases!

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1
Auld Lang Syne / Oli Oli Makahiki Hou / Hape Nu Ia by Noelani Mahoe & the Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Blossom Nani Hoi E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- EIA
Bumbye by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE
E Pili Mai by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
G Minor Fleas by Da Ukulele Boyz -- LIVE FROM GEORGE KAHUMOKU'S SLACK KEY SHOW
Hanohano No Hawaii by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI MAILE
Hawaii Akea by Lehua Kalima -- THE HAUMANA SOUNDTRACK (iTunes download-only)
Hula Blues by Stephen Inglis -- SOUL SOUND SLACK
I Alii No Oe by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E
I Waikapu Ke Aloha by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU
Ka Hoopai O Ka Nalo Eueu by Faith Ako -- KULAIWI
Kanikapila Christmas by Jim Kimo West -- KI HOALU CHRISTMASTIME
Kauhale O Kamapuaa by Elias Kauhane -- KAUHANE
Ke Ala Kau I Honi by The Lim Family -- FOLLOWING TRADITIONS
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (iTunes download-only)
Kimo Hula by Raiatea Helm -- (iTunes download-only)
Kuu Hoa by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Mele Aloha by Kupaoa -- I KNOW YOU BY HEART
Na Ale O Niihau by Waipuna -- NAPILI
Na Alii by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Nani Waialeale by Hula Honeys -- A HUI HOU
Pua Olena by Neal Yamamura -- NA MELE PUMEHANA
Radio Hula by Norman DeCosta -- POHAI NA MELE
Ray of Light by Pali Kaaihue -- ALL IN
Tutu Kale O Moloaa by Darryl Gonzales -- INTO EXISTENCE
Ua Mau by Mailani Makainai -- MY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
Ulupalakua by Nathan Aweau & Jeff Peterson -- MAMO
Waika / Hole Waimea by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA