Playlist - January 6, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from vintage vinyls to new 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 of new releases for details (and free soundclips). All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND
E Hoao Hewa by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
E Maliu Mai by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL
Hale Huki by Mahi Beamer -- MORE AUTHENTIC ISLAND SONGS
Hanauma by Kaimana -- NA PUA O OAHU
Heeia I Ka Nani by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Henehene Kou Aka by Leinaala Haili -- HIKI NO
Hiilawe by Kaulana -- MAI HAWAII
Huehue by Al Kealoha Perry & The Singing Surfriders -- ENCHANTED ISLES
Hula Blues by Barney Isaacs & George Kuo -- HAWAIIAN TOUCH
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Neal Yamamura -- NA MELE PUMEHANA (NEW RELEASE)
Kalalea by Ed Kenney -- MY HAWAII
Kohala Kuu Home by John Keawe -- PLAY WITH ME PAPA
Kupa Landing by Hokulani & Her Na Leo Ola O Punahele -- A PLACE CALLED HAWAII
Lei Nani by Kawai Cockett -- KUU MAKUAHINE NANI
Mahana by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Maluhia by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- PURE UKULELE (NEW RELEASE)
Morning Dew by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- KA HANAUNA HOU
Nani Kauai by Kevin Brown -- LANAI SLACK KEY FESTIVAL
Nani Waialeale by Royal Hawaiian Band -- LIVE AT KAPIOLANI PARK
Nani Wale Kuu Ike by Kealoha Kalama -- LEI PUA KENI-KENI
O Kilauea by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Pahoa by The Kaapana Family -- PORTRAIT OF THE KAAPANAS
Po Mahina by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Be Still by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Lililehua by Uluwehi Guerrero -- IN MY HEART
Waialae by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU (NEW RELEASE)