Playlist - May 30, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" broadcasts two hours of the 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.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
A Cappella by Hawaiian Style Band -- HANAU HOU (NEW RELEASE)
Aloha Pua Melia by Kealoha Kalama -- ENCIRCLING LOVE
Analani E by Royal Hawaiian Band -- LIVE AT KAPIOLANI PARK
Aole La by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
E Ola Pono by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
Hawaiian War Chant by Karen Keawehawaii -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII: VOL 4
Hooheno Keia No Beauty by Gabby Pahinui -- RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
How'd Ya Do by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF THE GABBY BAND 1972-77
Hui Ohana by Hui Ohana -- KE KOLU
Ka Hanu O Hanakeoki by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE (NEW RELEASE)
Ka Wahine O Ka Lua by Lim Family -- FOLLOWING TRADITIONS
Ke Anuenue Kaupo by Roddy Lopez -- HAWAII, MY HOME
Keawaiki by Prince Kalani Kinimaka -- HE HAWAII AU (NEW RELEASE)
Koali by Braddah Smitty -- ONLY YOU
Koni Au I Ka Wai by Hilo Hawaiians -- SPLENDOR OF THE ISLANDS
Kupa Landing by Leabert Lindsey & the Hapalaka Band -- CHAMPION
Kuu Pili Oha by Kawika Kahiapo -- ALANA
Lae La Lae Lae by Sandwich Isle Band -- SANDWICH ISLE BAND (NEW RE-RELEASE)
A Million Moons Over Hawaii by Alan Akaka -- HAWAIIAN STEEL: VOL 6
Moanikealonapuamakahikina by Kapono Nailili -- ALA IKI (NEW RELEASE)
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Bill Kaiwa -- MORE FROM BILL KAIWA
Noenoe Maikai Ke Aloha by Manoa DNA -- FOLLOW ME
Panini Pua Kea by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Alo by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Pua Iliahi by Lim Family -- SOUNDS FROM KOHALA
Queen's Jubilee by Honolulu Boy Choir -- VOICES OF ALOHA
Sanoe by Ledward Kaapana -- JUS' CRUZIN' (NEW RELEASE)
Waiakanaio by Leilani Rivera Bond -- PULAMA IA NA MELE O KAUAI

Playlist - May 29, 2014

It's "Throwback Thursday", so today's show presented music ONLY from vinyl records and audio tapes...music which has not (as yet) been released on CD. If you're shopping for CD purchases, I recommend mele.com. Check the Concert Calendar page, too!

"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.

Aloha Kauai by Darrell Lupenui -- DARRELL LUPENUI
Aina Paniolo Huihui E by Cyrus Green -- RETURN TO PANIOLO COUNTRY
Beautiful Kahana by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- HAWAII, ITS PEOPLE AND PLACES
Beautiful Mahealani Moon by Benny Rogers -- HAWAII ACROSS THE SEA
Ei Nei by Hoopii Brothers -- HOI HOU
Faraway Places with Strange Sounding Names by Haunani Kahalewai -- TRADE WIND ISLANDS
Hanohano Olinda by Leinaala Haili -- HANOHANO OLINDA
Hawaiian Vamp by John & Pua Almeida -- MY SON PUA
Hawaiian War Chant / Hanohano Hanalei by Sam Makia & the Makapuu Beach Boys -- HAWAII, THE FABULOUS FIFTIETH STATE
He Nani Molokai by Molokai Trio -- ALOHA MOLOKAI
He Ono by Na Opio O Kuhio -- NA OPIO O KUHIO
He Ui by Dick McIntire & His Harmony Hawaiians -- HULA LADY
Holunape by Noelani Mahoe & the Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS
Hui E by Andy Iona & His Islanders -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII
I Am Hawaii by Jack DeMello's Orchestra & Chorus -- HAWAII'S GOLDEN GREATS
Ka Momi O Hawaii Nei by Emma Kahelelani Bishop -- POLYNESIAN LOVE SONG
Kaleponi Hula by J&R Incorporated -- THE DAYS OF MY YOUTH
Kaupo by Hailona -- KA LEO HAWAII
Ke Anuenue by Wainani Kanealii -- SONGS OF THE PACIFIC
Keawaiki by Kuliaikanuu -- KA WA KAHIKO
Kilauea by Eddie Spencer -- HAWAII'S MERRY MONARCH: KALAKAUA
Kimo Henderson Hula by Bill Kaiwa -- BOY FROM LAUPAHOEHOE
Kuu Lei by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI
Kuu Lei Hoku by Lim Family -- SOUNDS FROM KOHALA
Lantana E by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
Laupahoehoe Hula by Ed Kenney -- HAWAII CALLS: WAIKIKI AFTER DARK
Maui Boy by Kahaialii Family -- KAHAIALII MAUI STYLE
Moku Kia Kahi by Kekua Fernandez -- KA MOMI O KA PAKIPIKA
O Kou Aloha Ia Oe by Lena Machado -- TRADE WINDS
Panini Pua Kea by Palani Vaughan & Na Hoaloha -- HAWAII'S STARS PRESENT HAWAII'S YOUTH
Poi Maker's Tune by Myrtle K. Hilo -- WILL YOU LOVE ME
Pretty Red Hibiscus by The Invitations -- R.S.V.P.
Puna Kuu Aloha by Kaapana Family -- PORTRAIT OF THE KAAPANAS
Puu Ohu by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAII IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA
Sophisticated Hula by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND

Playlist - May 22, 2014

It's "Throwback Thursday", so today's show presented music from vinyl records and audio tapes...music which has not (as yet) been released on CD.

"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.


Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND
Ainahau by Charles K.L. Davis -- SONGS OF THE HAWAIIAN ROYALTY
Another Hawaiian Like Me by The Alice Fredlund Serenaders -- ALICE, LINDA & SYBIL
Beyond the Reef by Benny Kalama -- THE HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
E Kuu Lei My Darling by Elaine Ako Spencer -- MELE HALIA ALOHA
Haupu by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
Hawaiian Rainbow by Hoopii Brothers -- HAWAIIAN RAINBOW SOUNDTRACK
Hawaiian Vamp by Lani McIntire & His Hawaiians -- WHEN HAWAII CALLS
He Nani Molokai by Par 3 -- HOWZIT
Hele on to Kauai by Al Stroud -- THE BOY FROM WAIPIO
Henehene Kou Aka by Ed Kekaula & The Reef Hawaiians -- THE GOLDEN SANDS OF WAIKIKI
Holo Pau Nani by Bill Kaiwa -- THE BOY FROM LAUPAHOEHOE
I'm Going to Maui Tomorrow by George Paoa -- STROLLING IN LAHAINA
Just Oceans Away by Kalani Kinimaka with Hawaii Calls Orchestra -- HAWAII TODAY
Ka Nani Pua Rose by Benny Rogers -- POLYNESIAN LOVE SONG
Kapunahou by Leinaala Haili -- HANOHANO OLINDA
Kimo Hula by Haili Church Choir -- HAWAII'S OWN HAILI CHURCH CHOIR
Love Song of Kalua by Genoa Keawe & Her Hawaiians -- ON THE BEACH AT WAIKIKI
Lovely Hula Hands by Barney Isaacs, Jr. & His Hawaiian Islanders -- ALOHA FROM HAWAII
Mi Nei by The Halekulani Girls -- DREAMS OF OLD HAWAII
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by The Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI
Na Makani Eha by Led Kaapana & I Kona -- KA LUA O KA MANAWA
On a Coconut Island by Louis Armstrong with Andy Iona & His Islanders -- SOUTH SEA LULLABIES
Princess Pupule by Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiians -- HAPPY HOUR IN HAWAII
Pupu O Ewa by Al Kealoha Perry & the Singing Surfriders -- SILVER SANDS OF WAIKIKI
Wehiwehi Oe by Iwalani Kahalewai -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR WITH SINGING

Playlist - May 16, 2014

Mahalo nui loa to all who contributed during our Spring Pledge Drive! KKCR could not be on the air without the support of our listeners, underwriters, and waveriders. You da best!

"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 pays tribute to the magnificent Hawaiian sailing canoe, Hokule`a, as she sets sail for a 3-year around-the-world voyage. More information about the voyage, is here: http://www.hokulea.com/

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aia O Hokulea by Fenua -- POLYNESIA
Doldrum Blues by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
E Hokulea Nani Ua Lanakila No Oe by Kahai Topolinski -- NA MELE KUPUNA
E Mau E by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Hawaii's Pride by Eddie Aikau -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Hawaiinuiakea by Jeff Rasmussen -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Hokulea by Na Keonimana -- HOIHOI
Hokulea Hula by Na Pali -- PACIFIC TUNINGS
Hokulea Mao by Sean Naauao -- HOLOMUA
Hokulea Medley by Kawaiola -- HOOHENO I KA PUUWAI
Hokulea No Hawaii by Hui Ohana -- HAWAII-TAHITI
Holo I Ke Kai by Alden Levi -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Hookele by Hokulea by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Hoonani Ia Hokulea by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGAHO
Ka Huliau Ana by Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club -- NA MELE HOOHENO
La Hoolana by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Na Pea O Hokulea by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Nainoa-The Navigator by Na Molokama -- NA MOLOKAMA
Oni Waa Kaulua by Hokulea -- HOKULEA: THE MUSICAL SAGA
Pa Mai Ka Makani by Kelii Taua & David Kauahikaua -- HOKU
Sail the Hokulea by Joanie Komatsu -- WAIMAKAOLE
Sailin' on Hokulea by Lehua Kalima Heine -- HOKULEA "THE LEGACY"
Show Me Hokulea by Paiea -- HE HOOHANOHANO
Star of Gladness by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
Tamarii Hokulea by Robi Kahakalau -- ALL I WANT
Waa Hokulea by Hailona -- KA LEO HAWAII

Playlist - May 15, 2014

It's another "Throwback Thursday" -- so today's show is filled exclusively with music from vinyl records and audio tapes...music which has not (as yet) been released on CD.

"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.

Aloha Kauai by Mikilani Fo -- KUUIPO
Alekoki by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA--HAWAII'S CANARY
Aloha Koolau by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD FAMILY
Anoai by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII
Black Sand by Na Leo Kani O Punahele -- SLACK KEY GIANTS
Boogie Slack by Chucky Boy Chock & Oahu Brand -- CHUCKY BOY CHOCK & OAHU BRAND
Ekolu Mea Nui by Charles K.L. Davis -- AT HOME
Hanohano Hanalei by Hawaii Calls -- BLUE SKIES OF HAWAII
He Wahine Hololo Lio by Noelani Mahoe with Kaupena Wong -- HAWAII'S FOLK SINGERS
Hilo Hanakahi by Waiakea Hawaiians -- DREAMS OF OLD HAWAII
Hilo March by David "Feet" Rogers -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII (Nat'l Geographic Society)
Hilo Nani E by Hilo Hawaiians -- MEMORIES OF HAWAII
Hoe Ana by Wainani Kanealii -- SONGS OF THE PACIFIC
Hoe Hoe Na Waa by Alice Fredlund Serenaders -- ALICE, LINDA & SYBIL
I Alii No Oe by Hoopii Brothers -- ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA
Ka Iwa by Marlene Sai -- HANA HOU
Kaimana Hila by Pua Almeida -- HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITARS OF PUA ALMEIDA
Kawika by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES
Keiki Mahine by Diana Aki w/Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS SONS OF HAWAII
Kilakila O Haleakala by Emma Sharpe -- LAHAINA'S FABULOUS EMMA SHARPE
Mama's Muumuu by Hilo Hattie -- MY HAWAII
Manuela Boy by Jacob Maka w/John Almeida -- HAWAIIAN KEIKIS DANCE THE HULA
Nani Kauai by Andy Iona & His Islanders -- SONGS OF OLD HAWAII
Paahana by Na Kaholokula -- KA NANI O KAUAI
Pagan Love Song by Ed Kenney -- MY HAWAII
Pelekane by Bill Kaiwa w/Sons of Hawaii -- SINGS AT MAUNALAHILAHI
There's No Place Like Hawaii by Sterling Mossman w/Varoa Tiki -- AT THE BAREFOOT BAR

Playlist - May 9, 2014

Today's "Aloha Kaua`i" show pays tribute to just some of the many compositions of the late Dennis Kamakahi -- as performed not only by him, but also by other musicians of Hawai`i.

"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.

All CDs which are still in print, are available at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
Aloha Koolau by Steven Espaniola -- HOOMAOPOPO
E Hihiwai by Na Leo Pilimehana -- COMING HOME
E Kiss Kaua by Alea -- KAULUPONO
Hualalai by Kaau Crater Boys -- MAKING WAVES
Ka Opae by Robi Kahakalau -- SISTAH ROBI
Kamaloh by Dennis Kamakahi -- HOOLA LAHUI, HOOULU PAE AINA
Kapela by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA
Kauai O Mano by Butch Helemano -- PUU NUI
Kokee by Maunalua -- HOOKANAKA
Kou Aloha Mau a Mau by Keoki Kahumoku & Herb Ohta, Jr. -- TREASURES OF ALOHA
Lei Koele by Larry Endrina -- LANAI
Lei Kupukupu by Elua Kane -- UKULELE BOY
Na Alii Pualani by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Na Kupa O Waianae by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA
Na Makani Eha by Waipuna -- NAPILI
Pua Hone by Amy Hanaialii -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
Rain Liilii by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Steal Away by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA
Sweet By And By by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE
Sweet Weuweu by Palolo -- HAWAIIAN GIRL
Wahine Ilikea by Nathan Aweau -- HAWAII CLASSIC SERIES: VOL 2
Waipii by Sons of Hawaii -- HOOMAU

Playlist - May 8, 2014

It's "Throwback Thursday"! Today's show presents music from vinyl records and audio tapes...music which has not (as yet) been released on CD.

"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.

Aloha Kauai by Ed Kenney -- ROYAL HAWAIIAN LUAU
Ahe Nani Kauai by Wainani Kanealii -- SONGS OF THE PACIFIC
Ai Kakou by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- TAHITI HOLIDAY
Alika by Emma Sharpe -- LAHAINA'S FABULOUS EMMA SHARPE
Alika Spoehr Hula by Kaupena Wong -- FOLK SONGS OF HAWAII
Among My Hawaiian Souvenirs by Elaine Ako Spencer -- MELE HALIA ALOHA
Auliikolomanu by Vickie Ii Rodrigues -- AUNTIE VICKIE SINGS NA MELE PUNAHELE
Halemaumau by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- MAHALO NUI
Hawaii Calls by Marlene Sai -- MAGIC MOODS OF WAIKIKI
Hawaiian Cowboy by Al Kealoha Perry -- TWILIGHT IN HAWAII
Ke Ala Kau I Honi by Hokulani -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA
Komo Mai E Hea Kanaka by Sons of Hawaii -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII (Nat'l Geographic Society)
Kou Aloha Mau A Mau by Waiehu Sons -- HOOLU
Kuu Ipo by Haleloke -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOMS
Malia My Tita by Par 3 -- HOWZIT
Maneo Waltz by Charles K.L. Davis -- CHARLIE SINGS KOLOHE
Manu O Ka Lani by Kealoha Kalama -- KEALOHA KALAMA & HER HAWAIIAN ECHOES
A Million Moons by Kauai Surf Resort -- ALOHA KAUAI
Muliwai by Leinaala Haili -- HANOHANO OLINDA
Na Alii Pualani by The Hoaikanes -- ANO KUA AINA
Naughty Hula Eyes by Emma Veary -- THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE SONGS
Nawiliwili by Haunani Kahalewai -- LOVELY HULA HANDS
Nuku O Nuuanu by John Piilani Watkins -- MY WAIKIKI GIRL
Pua Tuberose by Freitas Brothers -- ME KEALOHA PUMEHANA
Selamoku by Sons of Hawaii -- HOOMAU
Sophisticated Hula by George Kainapau -- WHEN HAWAII CALLS

Playlist - May 2, 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.

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Adios Ke Aloha by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA
Ahe Lau Makani by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- LIVE: HANK'S PLACE
Ahulili by Charles Kaipo Miller & His Happy Hawaiians -- EASY & SOPHISTICATED HULAS
Ai Holo Ise Malie by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Aia I Nuuanu Ko Lei Nani by Kanilau -- KE ALOHA PAUOLE
Alekoki by Hookena -- HOOKAMAHAO
E Kuu Lei E Kuu Ipo by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Haenaala Sweeting by Darryl Gonzales -- INTO EXISTENCE
Haili Ka Moena by Myrtle K. Hilo -- THE SINGING CAB DRIVER
Hawaiian War Chant by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
He Ai Na Kalani by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE
He Mele Aloha No Ka Ulu by Leilani Rivera Bond -- NA HANA A KE ALOHA
He Mele Aloha No Puna by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
Hookena / Na Wai by Lehua Kaapana Nash -- KIHOALU KAAPANA STYLE
I Kona by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Ka Meheu O Ke Ahi Lapalapa by Darren Benitez -- DEAR MAMA
Kalena Kai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E KUU LEI E KUU IPO
Na Moku Elima by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Na Ono Ia Na Kupuna by Martin Pahinui -- HOOLOHE
Nani Wale Oahu by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- A
No Ka Pueo Kahi by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Pali -- WITH ALOHA
Pua Lilia by Teresa Bright -- PRETTY EYES (Japan-only CD)
Wai Ulu by Kamakele Kailiwai -- NA HULUKUPUNA
Waikaloa by Chino Montero -- MADE IN HAWAII
Waipii by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA

Playlist - May 1, 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 was "Throwback Thursday" -- all this music came from vinyl records and audio tapes, and has not (as yet) been released on CD.

Aloha Kauai by Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU
Ahualoa by The Lim Family -- KU KAULANA
Ai Kakou by Myrtle K. Hilo -- MAHALO PLENTY
Aia I Ka Maui by Marlene Sai -- MARLENE
Akaka Falls by Lena Machado with Dick McIntire -- STARS OF HAWAII
Alika by Tina Kaapana -- ALANIA
Beautiful Kahana by Ed Kenney -- ED KENNEY'S HAWAII
Ei Nei by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU
Green Rose Hula by Pua Almeida -- HAWAII STARS
Hanohano Hanalei by Kauai Canoe & Racing Assn -- MUSICAL MEMORIES OF YOUR STAY ON KAUAI
Hawaii Ponoi by Leo Nani O Hana -- LEO NANI O HANA
Hawaiian War Chant by Genoa Keawe & Her Hawaiians -- (45RPM)
He Wahine Holo Lio by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- THIS IS OUR ISLAND HOME
Hiilawe by Alfred Apaka -- HAWAIIAN VILLAGE NIGHTS
Hilo Hanakahi by The Hilo Kalimas -- AROUND THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
Hooheno Keia No Beauty by Hawaiian Owens Royal Hawaiian Orchestra -- HULA BREEZE
Hoonanea by Ohana Serenaders -- KAWENA I KA HOOKUMU HOU
Hula O Makee by John Piilani Watkins & Genoa Keawe -- (45RPM)
I Alii No Oe by Emma Sharpe -- LAHAINA'S FABULOUS EMMA SHARPE
I Kona by Waiehu Sons -- HOOLU
Ia Oe E Ka La by Peter Ahia -- TALENA
Imo Imo by Cyrus Green -- EVERGREEN HAWAIIAN
Ka Ipo Lei Manu by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA HAILI
Ka Moae by Naipo Inc -- FROM KOHALA TO WAIMANALO
Ka Ua Loku by Halona -- CHA-LANG-A-LANG TODAY
Kaanoi by George Paoa -- TO MAKE YOU LOVE ME KUUIPO
Kalalea by Hokulani & Her Na Leo Ola O Punahele -- MELE HALIA ALOHA
Kaleleonalani by Sons of Hawaii -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII (NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY)
Kauai Beauty by Owana Salazar and Kaipo -- IN KONA
Kauai Hula by Bill Kaiwa -- GOES TO KAUAI
Kaulana Ia Ka La by Palani Vaughan -- IA OE E KA LA: VOL 1
May Day is Lei Day by Halekulani Girls -- DREAMS OF OLD HAWAII
Tomi Tomi by Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAII
Wai O Minehaha by Andy Iona -- JAZZ GOES HAWAIIAN