Playlist - January 30, 2014

Click on highlighted song titles of new releases for details (and free soundclips). 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.

"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 CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Alekoki by Lim Family -- MANAOIO, MANAOLANA, A ME KE ALOHA
Aloha O Waipio by Hawaiian Heart -- PUUWAI HAO KILA
Aloha Punaluu by Kolea -- NA KA OHANA
Always by Dennis & David Kamakahi -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVALS: VOL 2
Ama Ama by Na Oiwi -- THE SEQUEL
Beautiful Kahana by Alfred Apaka -- STARS OF HAWAII
Hele Mai by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- NO KRISTO
Honolulu City Lights by George Paoa -- A NIGHT AT THE PEACOCK
I Alii No Oe by Manao Company -- KE HOOMANAO NEI
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Gabby Pahinui -- THE KING OF SLACK KEY
Ia No Oe by Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU
Ka Nani O Kaala by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Ka Oni A Ka Moku by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE (NEW RELEASE)
Kalamaula by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA HAILI
Kipu Kai by Dennis Pavao -- ALL HAWAII STAND TOGETHER
Kuu Sweetie by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E HULA MAI ME AU
Lehua Hulu Mamo by Brother Cazimero -- HAWAII IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA
Lei Hinahina by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
Mauna Loa by Genoa Keawe -- ALOHA TO ALOHA GRILL
Me Ka Nani Ao Kaupo by Pua Almeida -- HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITARS OF PUA ALMEIDA
My Little Chickadee by Violet Pahu Lilikoi -- ALOHA TO ALOHA GRILL
Nani Kauai by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- A
Paani Ilima by Da Blahlas -- SLACK KEY GIANTS
Pakalana by Kalei Bridges -- SIMPLY HAWAIIAN
Panini Pua Kea by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Papalina Lahilahi by Neal Yamamura -- NA MELE PUMEHANA (NEW RELEASE)
Tewetewe by Sean Naauao -- FISH AND POI
Ulupalakua by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Wailele O Akaka by Neal Yamamura -- NA MELE PUMEHANA (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - January 23, 2014

Click on highlighted song titles of new releases for details (and free soundclips). 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.

"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 Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
E Kuu Tutu by Raiatea Helm -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM
Hawaiian War Chant by Teresa Bright -- PRETTY EYES (Japan-only release)
He Manu Pikake by Palani Vaughan -- IA OE E KA LA: VOL 4
Ka Waiwai by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE
Kaena Dream by Makana -- RIPE (NEW RELEASE)
Kai Holu by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Keaiwa by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Mokihana Lullaby / Nani Kauai by Sean Naauao & Robi Kahakalau -- SEAN & ROBI
Na Ka Pueo by Holo Holo Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI
Na Kipikoa by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E (NEW RELEASE)
Namolokama by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI
Nani by Pauline Kekahuna -- LOVELY HULA HANDS
Nani Hanalei by Na Leo Pilimehana -- ISLAND BREEZE
Nani Kauai by Hokulani -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA
Pili Aloha by Frank & Cathy Kawelo -- KAWELO
Pohai Ke Aloha by Leinaala Haili -- NO KA OI
Pua Iliahi by Leilani Sharpe Mendez -- HE MELE KUU PUU WAI
Puanaluu Nani by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY
Slackmenco by Makana -- RIPE (NEW RELEASE)
Sweet By and By by Sons of Hawaii -- HOOMAU
Sweet Lei Mokihana by Genoa Keawe -- BY REQUEST
Sweet Sans Souci by Joanie Komatsu -- WAIMAKA
Tutu Kale O Moloaa by Darryl Gonzales -- INTO EXISTENCE

Playlist - January 17, 2014

"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.

"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 of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com (free soundclips, too).

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Aloha No Molokai by Eric Gilliom -- LIKE CHOW FUN
Hanohano Waiehu by Hannah Namauu & The Menehune Maidens -- 45RPM VINYL
He Aloha Mele by Iva Kinimaka -- HAWAII COCONUT HITS
Hiilawe by Palolo -- KALIUWAA
Hoe Hoe Na Waa by The Lim Family -- MANAOIO, MANA OLANA, A ME KE ALOHA
Hoomau by Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE & FRIENDS
Hoonani Ka Makua Mau by Manoa Voices -- MANOA VOICES
It's Just An Old Hawaiian Custom by George Naope -- HAPA-HAOLE HAWAIIAN HULA CLASSICS
Ka Eha Ke Aloha by Sean Naauao -- KA EHA KE ALOHA
Ka Iwa by Kekua Fernandez -- STRAIGHT FROM HAWAII
Ka Leo Manu O Hawaii by Kekua Fernandez -- KA MOMI O KA PAKIPIKA
Ka Momi O Ka Pakipika by Kealii Reichel -- AULANI: MUSIC OF THE MAKAALA
Kalamaula by Raiatea Helm -- SWEET & LOVELY
Kanade Kanade by Teresa Bright -- KA HOKU LIILII (iTunes download-only)
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Royal Hawaiian Serenaders -- FAVORITE HAWAIIAN SONGS
Kipahulu by Uluwehi Guerrero -- KA MANAWA PONO
Kuu Pua Lovely by Na Kama -- KAMAKOLU
Lepe Ulaula by Kuliaikanuu -- KA WA KAHIKO
Lovely Hula Hands by Billy Hew Len & Barney Isaacs, Jr. -- STEEL GUITAR MAGIC
Mele Hinalea by Cody Pueo Pata -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS: VOL 3
Minoaka by Hula Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO (NEW RELEASE)
Mr. Sun Cho Lee by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- HAWAII'S KEOLA & KAPONO BEAMER
Na Pea O Hokulea by Na Waihooluu O Ke Anuenue -- THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW
Nani Kaala by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU
Nani Wale Kuu Ike / He Ui / E Nani E by Ohana Serenaders -- KAWENA I KA HOOKUMU HOU
Nani Wale Na Hala by Frank & Cathy Kawelo -- KAWELO

Playlist - January 10, 2014

"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.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Aliipoe by The Kalimas -- ALWAYS REMEMBER MAMA
Aloha Kaimu by G-Girl Keliihoomalu -- ALOHA KAIMU
Hawaiian War Chant by Arthur Godfrey & Haleloke -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOMS
He Wahine Ui by Hilo's Kalima Brothers -- 45RPM single
Hiilawe by Alfred Apaka -- THE HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
How D'ya Do by Greg Sardinha -- STAINLESS (NEW ITUNES DOWNLOAD)
It's Just an Old Hawaiian Custom by George Paoa -- TO MAKE YOU LOVE ME KUUIPO
Ka Hoku Ao by Kalai Stern -- He Manao He Aloha
Ka Lae O Kaena by Leabert Lindsey & the Hapalaka Band -- CHAMPION
Ka Lei O Punahou by Darlene Ahuna -- THAT'S THE HAWAIIAN IN ME
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Oheo -- SOMETHING SPECIAL
Kaloaloa by Leilani Sharp Mendez -- HE MELE KUU PUU WAI
Kawaipunaohaao by Kaimana -- NA PUA O OAHU
Kinipopo by Na Kaholokula -- TI TIME
La Elima by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- FACING FUTURE
Mai Poina Oe Iau by Charles Kaipo Miller -- HAWAII CALLS: WAIKIKI AFTER DARK
Moonlight Lady by Na Pali -- PACIFIC TUNINGS
Morning Dew by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE (NEW RELEASE)
Na Hala O Naue / Kuu Papale Lauhala by Leilani Rivera Bond -- NA HOKU O KA LANI
Nani Koolau by Pua Almeida & His Polynesians -- SURF RIDER
Nani Mau Loa by Hookena -- NANI MAU LOA
Nani Waialeale by Frank & Cathy Kawelo -- KAWELO
Napili Slack Key by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- PURE UKULELE (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Lilia by Joe Keawe -- HAWAII'S FALSETTO RETURNS
Slack Key by Led & Ned Kaapana -- (1963 PRIVATE RECORDING)
Sophisticated Hula by George Naope -- HAPA-HAOLE HAWAIIAN HULA CLASSICS
Sweet Weuweu by Palolo -- HAWAIIAN GIRL
Waimea Lullaby by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAII IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA

Playlist - January 9, 2014

Today's show was a mix of old (from only-on-vinyl recordings) to new (debut of the new group, Palena`ole), and lots of great stuff in between!

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 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.

Aloha Kauai by Teresa Bright & Steve Maii -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
Akahi Hoi Ka Manene by Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE: SONS OF HAWAII
E Hihiwai by Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII: VOL 1
E Kuu Ipo Olaa Beauty by Frank & Ula Hewett -- HOOLA I KA POLI
E Nani E by Na Leo Pilimehana -- ROMANTIC WAIKIKI
Hanalei Bay / Ka Ua Loku by Keao Costa -- WHEE-HA!
He Mele No Kahealani by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE
Huehue by Gary Haleamau -- KALEIMOMI
Island Medley by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA SINGS WITH THE HALEKULANI GIRLS
Ka Ipo Leimomi by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE
A Ka Lai Au I Kuhiau by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Kaulana Ka Inoa O Kauai by Margaret & Kunane Aipolani -- KUU LEI MOKUPUNI
Kaula Ili by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY SOLO
Kukui O Mao by Tina Kaapana -- ALANIA
Kuu Home I Waimanalo by Kahulanui -- HULA KUI
Lanakila by Al Kealoha Perry -- TWILIGHT IN HAWAII
Mahina O Hoku by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Jon Yamasato -- TAKE 1
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by Brothers Cazimero -- CAPTURED MAGIC
Na Ono Ia Na Kupuna by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU
Na Pua Nani O Iwaki by Chucky Boy Chock -- NA PUA NANI O IWAKI (NEW SINGLE RELEASE)
Nanakuli by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Noho Paipai by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- LIVE: HANK'S PLACE
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Pua Almeida -- HAWAII: RECIPE FOR ROMANCE
Pua Lilia by Gabby Pahinui -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY WITH SINGING: VOL 1
Ula Noweo by The Kamaainas -- 45rpm VINYL
Waimea by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NA MELE O HAWAII 1844

Playlist - January 3, 2014

"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 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.

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.

Today's show included a chat with in-studio guests Kumiko "Ichi" Ichinomia and Kosuke Watanabe of the Japan group, Kaulana -- along with their hosts, Kellen & Lihau Paik (Kupaoa).

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aloha Kahoolawe by Del Beazley -- TRUE BLUE KUUAINA
Eo Hana by Kamaka Kukuna -- HANU AALA
He Aloha Awaiaulu by Kupaoa -- I KNOW YOU BY HEART
He Aloha No Kuu Hoa by Kaulana -- MAI HAWAII
He Lei No Manoalani by Justin Young -- ONE FOOT ON SAND
He Moana Ke Kai by Norman DeCosta -- POHAI NA MELE
Heeia by Hapa -- HAPA LIVE AT THE PBS STUDIO
Ka Lehua I Milia by Kunewa Mook -- IKE O NA KUMU HULA
Ka Lehua Ula by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Kaulana -- MOHALA
Kaaumonana by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Kaimana Hila by Brothers Cazimero -- WAIKIKI MY CASTLE BY THE SEA
Kauai O Mano by Sons of Hawaii -- GRASSROOTS MUSIC
Ke Kaua Ku Kauakahi by Mark Hoomalu -- POOKELA CHANTS
Keawaiki by Gabby Pahinui -- WAIMEA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kihei by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
Lawakua by Napua -- PIHANA
Lei Koele by Kaulana -- MAI HAWAII
Makaha by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E
Na Makani Eha by Waipuna -- NAPILI
Nani Kauai by Hawaiian Heart -- TE TIARE
Nau No I Paa Ke Aloha by Lorna Lim -- O WAU IHO NO
North Swell by John Keawe & Charles Recaido -- D-TOUR

Playlist - January 2, 2014

"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 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.

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.

The first broadcast of 2014 -- a Festival of Falsetto!

Aloha Kauai by Richard Hoopii -- ULULANI
Ahulili by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Akaka Falls by Nathan Aweau -- ONE MORE ROAD
Haleakala Hula by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Haupu by Sam Keliihoomalu -- BEST OF ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS4
He Ai Na Kalani by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Hula O Makee by bulla Kailiwai -- ALOHA FESTIVAL FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS
I Kona by Ledward Kaapana -- LED LIVE-SOLO
I Lanikai by Darren Benitez -- MOTHER OF THE SEA
Ka Nani Ao Kilauea by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Ka Wahine Helekahi by Steven Espaniola -- HOOMAOPOPO
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Neal Yamamura -- MY SERENITY
Ke Kini Omole by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Keawaiki Hula by Mahi Beamer -- MORE AUTHENTIC ISLAND SONGS
Kuu Darling by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA
Kuu Hoa Hololio by Gary Haleamau -- KALEIMOMI
Kuu One Hanau E by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI
Lae La Lae Lae by O'Brian Eselu -- MAKA
Lei Nani by Cody Pueo Pata -- HE ALOHA...
Makee Ailana by Dennis Pavao -- KA LEO KIEKIE
Manoa I Ke Koiula by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA
Me Ka Nani Ao Kaupo by Ata Damasco -- HOLOHOLO MAI MAUI
Moanalua by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Nou Pueo Kahi by Na Palapalai -- MAKANI OLUOLU
Pua Carnation by Hui Ohana -- BEST OF PARADISE
Pua Mamane by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Ulupalakua by Ronnie Hokuao Kaohelaulii -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS: VOL 7
Wai Ulu by Willie K. -- HERE'S MY HEART
Waikaloa by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- ALOHA KUU HOME O HANA