Friday, April 25, 2014
Playlist - April 25, 2014
"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts the beautiful music of Hawai`i -- from vintage vinyl and cassette recordings, to the newest CD releases...and everything in between. 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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "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.
On the list below, click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips. All CDs which are still in print, are available at mele.com.
Today's show was all about the wonderful pua (flowers) and lei of Hawai`i...
Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Blue Lei by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAPA-HAOLE HULAS
For You a Lei by Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club -- THROUGH THE YEARS
Ginger Blossom by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
Kukuna O Ka La by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Kuu Lei Ilima by Bill Kaiwa -- NA MELE PULAMA IA
Kuu Lei Kiele by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Kuu Lei Pakalana by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII
Kuu Lei Pikake by Na Kama -- COME AND SEE HAWAII
Lei Awapuhi Kaluhea by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
Lei Ilima by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
Lei Maile by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI MAILE
Lei Mokihana by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Lei Pakalana medley by Kapono Nailiili -- ALA IKI
Lei Pikake by Hapa -- HAPA
Lei Puakenikeni by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Maile Lei by Billy Gonsalves -- PARADISE SERENADERS
Maile Lei for Your Hair by Hula Honeys -- GIRL TALK
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI
My Sweet Pikake Lei by Brothers Cazimero -- DESTINATION PARADISE
My Yellow Ginger Lei by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA!
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Olomana -- ENDURING PRIDE
Sweet Lei Mamo by Bill Kaiwa & Iwalani Kahalewai -- KAMAAINA SONGS
Sweet Lei Mokihana by Hui Ohana -- YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII
Sweet Lei Pikake by Harmony Hawaiians -- HULA LADY