Friday, August 8, 2014

Playlist - August 8, 2014


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Click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips. CDs which are still in print, are available at mele.com.

With tropical storm Iselle looming over the islands now, it seemed like the perfect day to include lots of songs about rain! :)


Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aia I Lanipo by Kupaoa & Kaulana -- NA PUA MOHALA
E Ike I Ka Nani Ao Haena by Huewa -- HUEWA
Jungle Rain by Pali -- IN HARMONY
Ka Pookela Ao Niihau by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELELANI (releasing September)
Ka Ua Loku by David Kamakahi -- SHINE
Kaeo Hula by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELELANI (releasing September)
Kaula Ili by Baba Alimoot -- HAPPY HAWAIIAN
Koula by Pancho Graham -- PINE TREE SLACK KEY
Mahina O Hoku by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
Misty Rains and Lehua by Hula Honeys -- LIFE JUST GOT SWEETER
Namolokama by The Maka Trio -- SOUNDS OF HANALEI
Night Rain Tapestry by Teresa Bright -- QUIET NIGHTS
Ohu Ohu Kahakuloa by Hoopii Brothers -- HOI HOU
Polehoonalani by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELELANI (releasing September)
Purple Raindrops by Nihau Brothers & Oliver Hai Kelly -- SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME FOREVER
Rain Kilikilihune by Agnes Malabey Weisbarth & the Makaha Serenaders -- SUNSET AT MAKAHA
Rain Liilii by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Rain Rain Go Away by Kui Lee -- THE EXTRAORDINARY KUI LEE
Raining in the Islands by Mike Young -- IN THE ISLANDS
Rainy Day Song by Paiea -- HE HOOHANOHANO
Standing in the Rain by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Sunny Rain by Cindy Combs -- SUNNY RAIN
Toad Song by Kealii Reichel -- LEI HALIA
Tropical Storm by Peter Moon Band -- TROPICAL STORM