Playlist - March 21, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

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.

On the list 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 question about the music or 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 Richard Hoopii -- ULULANI
He Aloha Kuu Ipo by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Hilo Hula by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
How D'ya Do by Sonny Lim -- THE ARTISTRY OF SONNY LIM
I Alii No Oe by Chauncey Bermudez -- BEST OF ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS
I Ka Lai O Lahaina by Hapa -- MAUI
Ka Hui Kinai Ahi by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Ka Lehua I Milia by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Manu by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAIIAN HULA EYES
Ka Piko O Ka Halawai by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Ka Wai Nahenahe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
Kauai Beauty by Imua Garza -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Kawailehua Aala Ka Honua by Norman DeCosta -- POHAI NA MELE
Keaukaha Ka Nani O Puuwai by Ehukai -- EHUKAI
Kuu One Hanau by Na Leo Pilimehana -- HAWAIIAN MEMORIES
Kuu Pete by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Kuu Wa Liilii by Raiatea Helm -- SWEET & LOVELY
Lae La Lae Lae by Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Livin' On Easy by Gabby Pahinui & Atta Isaacs -- TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS
Makee Ailana by Chino Montero -- AMY HANAIALII AND SLACK KEY MASTERS OF HAWAII
Mea Paani Kinipopo by Chinky Mahoe -- KALAPAWAI KUU ONE HANAU
Mokupuni I Na Puu by David Kamakahi -- PAANI
Morning Dew by Rodney Arias & The New Paradise Serenaders -- ISLAND BY THE SEA
Na Kanaka Holo Lio by Makaha Sons -- NA PUA O HAWAII
Palani Hula by Komakakino -- O KEIA KA MANAWA
Panini Pua Kea by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Sophisticated Hula by Sol Bright & Peter Dillingham -- LIMITED EDITION: VOL 2
There's No Place Like Hawaii by Alfred Apaka -- HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
Wailele Waiehu by Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU

Playlist - March 20, 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 question about the music or 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.

All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from recordings heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

Music from vinyl and cassette recordings is noted in italics.

Click on highlighted titles for links to new release information.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Akulikuli by Chanel Flores -- (private release)
Hanohano Hanalei by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Hoonanea by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA
Ka Hanu O Ka Palai by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Ka Manu by Na Palapalai -- HAA
Kalalea Medley by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Ke Alanui Liliha by Sandwich Isle Band -- SANDWICH ISLE BAND
Kimo Henderson Hula by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Kona Kai Opua by Weldon Kekauoha -- HAWAIIAN MAN
Kuahiwi Nani by Darlene Ahuna -- ALL THE BEST OF DARLENE AHUNA
Kuilima Hula by Peter Ahia -- PETER SINGS...
Kuu Ipo O Ke Aumoe by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Kuu Pua Lehua by Ohana Serenaders -- KAWENA I KA HOOKUMU HOU
Lei Puakenikeni by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Mohala Pono E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- KANIOLOWALU SONGBOOK
Na Hala O Naue by Kanilea Collection -- NAHENAHE
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Nani Waialeale by Darryl Gonzales -- FATHER'S SONG
Olapa Ka Uila I Kaneohe by Marlene Sai -- HANA HOU
Paniau by Mahi Beamer -- HAWAII'S MAHI BEAMER
Panini Pua Kea by Pahinui Brothers -- PAHINUI BROS.
Pua Maeole by Gordon Mark -- NOHEA
Uhiwai by Nathan Aweau -- IO
Ulupalakua by Puamana -- HAVE A SMILE

Playlist - March 14, 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 question about the music or 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.

All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from recordings heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

Music from vinyl and cassette recordings is noted in italics.

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Anoai by Uluwehi Guerrero -- DREAM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
E Ala E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
Haleakala by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- WAHI MAHALO
Hanohano Haleiwa by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- ALOHA KUU HOME O HANA
Home Kapaka by Peter Ahia -- PETER SINGS...
I Whisper Gently to You by Ahumanu -- NO KUUIPO
Ka Nani Ao Kau by George Naope -- AMONG MY HAWAIIAN SOUVENIRS
Kaa Ahi Kahului by Freitas Brothers -- ME KEALOHA PUMEHANA
Kauai I Ka Malie by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Kauai Nani E by Bill Kaiwa -- PURE HAWAIIAN
Kipahulu by Darlene Ahuna -- ULANA KE ALOHA
Koali by Peter Moon -- THE PATH
Kokee by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA
Lei No Kaiulani by Peter Moon Band -- GUITAR MAN
Makee Ailana by Haunani Apoliona -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVALS: VOL 1
Manu Oo by Pound 4 Pound -- MOLOKAI GROWN
Mokihana Lullaby by Howard Ai -- KALEIHULUMAMO
Paauau Waltz by Gabby Pahinui -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY: VOL 2
Pane Mai by Mailani Makainai -- AINA
Sophisticated Hula by Essential Resophonics -- VOL 1: EVENING IN THE ISLANDS
Tutu Kale O Moloaa by Darryl Gonzales -- INTO EXISTENCE
Ulu Niu Kee Kee by Kekuhi Kanahele & George Kahumoku -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS COLLECTION: VOL 2
Wai O Ke Aniani by Palolo -- KALIUWAA
Wai Ulu by Sons of Hawaii -- FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII
Waika by Gordon Mark -- PERSONAL NOTES

Playlist - March 13, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

"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 question about the music or 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.

All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

Music from vinyl and cassette recordings is noted in italics.

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- MAIKI
Ahulili / I Ka Po Me Ke Ao / Mauna Loa by Ozzie Kotani -- KANI KI HOALU
Alekoki by Kaniala Masoe -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS: VOL 4
Aloha No Wau I Ko Maka by Richard Kauhi -- HAWAIIAN SUNSET
Beautiful Kshana by Jerry Byrd -- BYRD OF PARADISE
Come Home by Brothers Cazimero -- CAZ LIVE
Hanauma by Sam Bernard Trio -- MAHIE PALUA
Hanohano Hanalei by South Sea Islanders -- ISLE OF GOLDEN DREAMS
he Manu Ula Ula by Punaluu Blend -- SHORES OF ANINI
Hooluana by John & Pua Almeida -- TERRITORIAL AIRWAVES
Hulu Manu by George Naope -- GOLDEN TREASURE
Ina by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- MALAMA KO ALOHA
Ka Lama Ae One by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by George Kahumoku -- SPIRIT OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR
Kui Ka Lono by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 1
Kumukahi by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- NA HIWA KUPUNA O KUU ONE HANAU
Kuu Aina O Waimea by Hailona -- KE LEO HAWAII
Kuu Home O Waimea by Cyrus Green -- RETURN TO PANIOLO COUNTRY
Kuu Ipo Aloha by 3 Scoops of Aloha -- KINOHI LOA
Kuwili Iho Au by Bill Kaiwa & Sons of Hawaii -- SINGS AT MAUNALAHILAHI
Lahaina Luna by Barney Isaacs & George Kuo -- LEGENDS OF THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR
Lei Pakalana by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Little Brown Gal by The Waikiki Serenaders -- HAWAII INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS
Maunawaili Hula by The Polynesians -- BLUE HAWAII
Nani Waialeale by Na Keonimana -- HOIHOI
O Kou Aloha Ia Oe by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI
A Oia by Polynesian Cultural Center -- ALII LUAU
Olapa Ka Uila I Kaneohe by Lani McIntire -- TICKLING THE STRINGS
Pua Kolu by Sunday Manoa -- CRACKED SEED
Pua Tuberose by Na Leo Pilimehana -- E HULA MAI KAKOU
Puuanahulu by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA HAILI

Playlist - March 7, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

"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 question about the music or 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.

All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

Music from vinyl and cassette recordings is noted in italics.

Today's broadcast included music from the not-yet-released CD by Kuana Torres Kahele, "Hawaii Keawe".

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- MAIKI
Akahi Hoi by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA
Alekoki by Kupaoa -- HALIU: VOL 1
Beauty Hula by Sean Naauao -- HOMEGROWN HAWAIIAN
E Koae E by Aaron J. Sala -- NAPOONA MAHINA
E Nihi Ka Hele by Lani, Lahela & Nina -- HAWAII'S MERRY MONARCH
Every Child a Promise by Robi Kahakalau -- KEIKI O KA AINA
Hanohano Hanalei by Ernest Tavares -- HUKILAU HULAS
Hanohano Wale No by Noelani Mahoe & The Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S NAHENAHE SINGERS
Hula O Makee by Ray Kane -- PUNAHELE
Ka Uluwehi O Hilo by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE (NEW RELEASE - APRIL)
Kauai Hula by Kalima Brothers -- 1,000 POUNDS OF MELODY
Kaulana O Waimanalo by Jeff Teves Quartet -- LOVELY SAPPHIRE OF THE TROPICS
Kawaihae by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE (NEW RELEASE - APRIL)
Kuu Aina Hanau by Hokulani & Her Na Leo Ola O Punahele -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA
Kuu Lei Hulili by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE (NEW RELEASE - APRIL)
Lei Lokelani by The Kalimas -- ALWAYS REMEMBER MAMA
Mainuha Mai Oe by Charles E. King -- TROPICAL HEATWAVE 2
Manuela Boy by Jacob Maka -- MELE HULA HAWAIIAN STYLE
Na Alii by Sol Hoopii Trio -- JAZZ GOES HAWAIIAN
Na Pana Kaulana O Hilo by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE (NEW RELEASE - APRIL)
Nani Hawaii by Naipo Inc -- FROM KOHALA TO WAIMANALO
O Mai Hawaii by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- HAI KUPUNA
Medley: Olapa Kauwilia I Kaneohe / Nani Koolau / Hiilawe by Emma Sharpe w/Webley Edwards -- ISLAND PARADISE
Pua Lilia by Al Stroud -- THE BOY FROM WAIPIO
Pua Lililehua by Maiki Aiu Lake -- MAIKI
Susiana E by Pua Almeida & The Sunset Serenaders -- "LIVE" AT THE MOANA HOTEL (NEW RELEASE)
Waika by Cyrus Green -- CYRUS GREEN

...then I stayed on-air for an additional hour, filling in for the next show:

Hawaii 78 by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- PICK A HIT HAWAII
Hiilawe by Gabby Pahinui -- THE KING OF SLACK KEY
Waterfall by Willie K. -- HERE'S MY HEART
Haleiwa Hula by Amy Gilliom -- HAWAIIAN TRADITION
Star of Gladness by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
Manowaiopuna by Genoa Keawe -- HULAS OF HAWAII
Kainoa by Dennis Pavao -- SWEET LEILANI
Nani Kauai by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- A
From a Dancer by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
Pua Hone by Amy Hanaialii & Sean Naauao -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
Kaleponi Slack Key by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Kalakaua by Sunday Manoa -- MEET PALANI VAUGHAN & THE SUNDAY MANOA
Maui Hawaiian Super Man by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- FACING FUTURE
Ua Nani Kauai by Lono -- OLD STYLE II

Playlist - March 6, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

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.
On the list 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 question about the music or 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.

Today's show saluted those FABULOUS Hawaiian all-male trios!

Aloha Kauai by Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU
Aloha Ia O Waianaea by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS
Green Rose Hula by Pure Heart -- PURE HEART
Halalu by Alea -- KAULUPONO
Ia Oe E Ka La E Aloha Nei by Holunape -- HE OLU
Ka Beauty Ao Manoa by Maunalua -- WAAHILA
Ka Pili Oha by Hiikua -- AIA I HIILALO
Kaimana Hila by Makaha Sons -- GOLDEN HAWAIIAN MELODIES
Kawika by Sunday Manoa -- HULA RECORDS' HITS
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Sam Bernard Trio -- MAHIE
Manao Nou Ia Oe by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Mi Nei by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HE ALOHA NO O HONOLULU
Muliwai by Danny Kapoi Trio -- AT THE SHERATON MAUI
Na Ale O Niihau by Waipuna -- NAPILI
Na Ka Pueo by Holo Holo Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI
Nani Waialeale by Par 3 -- HOWZIT
Nohea I Muolaulani by Hookena -- HULIAU
O Waimea Kuu One Hanau E by Paiea -- HE HOOHENOHENO
Papalina Lahilahi by Kahua -- MALIO E
Pauoa Liko Lehua by Pilioha -- PILIOHA
Pohai Ke Aloha by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
Pua Olena by Na Kaholokula -- KA NANI O KAUAI
Pupu O Niihau by 3 Scoops of Aloha -- KINOHI LOA
Wahine Ilikea by Led Kaapana & the New Ikona -- NAHENAHE
Waiakanaio by Kapena -- ALL ACCESS