Playlist - September 26, 2014

Click highlighted titles for details about each new release (plus free soundclips). All CDs which are still in print, are available at mele.com.

"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 Facebook be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of new CD releases, and upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians on tour, worldwide.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Aloha Week Hula by Na Kama -- COME AND SEE HAWAII
E Kuu Sweet Lei Poinaole by Bobby Moderow -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY KINGS MASTER SERIES: VOL 3
E Nihi Ka Hele by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
Ha Manao Kou Ia Oe by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- AT THE HALEKULANI HOTEL
He Manao Wale Oe by Lorna Lim -- O WAU IHO NO
Henehene Kou Aka by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Henehene Kou Aka by Richard Hoopii -- TREASURES OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR
Hilahila Ole oe by Led Kaapana & the New Ikona -- NAHENAHE
Hilo One by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Jon Yamasato -- TAKE 2
Home Kapaka by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Island Style by Paul Togioka -- KI HOALU INN
Ka Nani Ao Kau by Huewa -- HUEWA (NEW RELEASE)
Kalamaula by Steven Espaniola -- HOOMAKA
Kawohikukapulani / Kimo Hula by Olohena -- WAILUA HOMESTEAD
Killing Me Softly by Led Kaapana -- KIHOALU HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR
Leahi by Pali -- WITH ALOHA...
Lei Painiu by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA
Mauna Loa by Ledward Kaapana -- LED LIVE: SOLO
Meleana E by Leinaala Haili -- NO KA OI
Na Alii by George Kahumoku -- WAO AKUA
Nani Kauai by Makaha Sons & Teresa Bright -- NA PUA O HAWAII
No Aluna Ahiahi by Bill Kaiwa -- NA MELE PULAMA IA
Panini Pua Kea by Martin Pahinui -- WAIALEA JAMMIN'
Pua O Molokai by Pekelo -- HANA BY THE SEA
This is Aloha Week in Hawaii by Willie K. -- UNCLE WILLIE K.
Waltz Medley by Gabby Pahinui & Atta Isaacs -- TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS

Playlist - September 25, 2014

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and all the new CD releases.

"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.

"Throwback Thursday" -- an all-vinyl show -- filled exclusively with vintage music from vinyl and cassette recordings that haven't made it to CD format....yet...

Aloha Kauai by Darrell Lupenui -- DARRELL LUPENUI
A Maile Lei for Your Hair by George Paoa Trio -- LIVE @ THE MAUI HILTON
Aia La O Pele I Hawaii by Al Kealoha Perry & The Singing Surfriders -- TWILIGHT IN HAWAII
Alika by Jesse, Emma & The Kukuis -- JESSE, EMMA & THE KUKUIS
Aloha Oe E Kuu Lei by Johnny Pineapple -- LAST SONG
The Five Hula Lessons by Andy Iona & His Islanders -- SOUTH SEA LULLABIES
Haleakala by Hoonanea -- NANEA
Hawaii Calls by The Invitations -- R.S.V.P.
Hey Darling...Pehea Ipo by John Almeida -- RHYTHM OF THE ISLANDS
Hoese Pue Ana Oe by The Kaapana Family -- PORTRAIT OF THE KAAPANAS
Kaehukai by Kihei Brown Trio -- RIGHT ON (KEIA)
Kaleponi Hula by Charles Kaipo Miller -- KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE HANDS
Kilauea by Bill Kaiwa & the Nanakuli Sons -- LIVE AT THE MALUNA LOUNGE
Kuu Milimili by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- MAHALO NUI
Lehelehe Blues by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Lei Nani by Gabby Pahinui -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR WITH SINGING: VOL 1
Mama's Muumuu by Hilo Hattie -- HAWAII STARS
Manowaiopuna by The Kahaialii Family -- KAHAIALII MAUI STYLE
Moonlight and Shadows by Owana Salazar -- OWANA
My Wahine & Me / Susianna E by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- MAKAHA SONS OF NIIHAU
Na Ka La by Brothers Cazimero -- WAIKIKI MY CASTLE BY THE SEA
Nane by Na Kaholokula -- TI TIME
Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Lealea by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA
Poe Koa O Niihau by Melelani Serenaders -- KAULANA O NIIHAU
Roselani Blossoms / Kuu Pua Ylang Ylang by John Almeida -- STRUM YOUR UKULELE
This is Aloha Week in Hawaii by The Kahaialii Family -- KAHAIALII MAUI STYLE
Waimea Corral by Gabe Kila & The Nanakuli Sons -- PANIOLO COUNTRY

Playlist - September 19, 2014

Tribute to Kaua`i kumu hula, Doric Kaleonui Yaris...

Ahe Nani Kauai by Johnny Lum Ho -- CAN'T YOU HEAR ME CALLING
E Hoi Ka Nani I Paupau by Doris Yaris -- KALEO
E Mau / Ke Kaupu / Auhea Oe by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Gingers in the Water by Nathan Kalama -- GINGER PATCH
I'll Remember You by Kui Lee -- THE EXTRAORDINARY KUI LEE
Ike I Ke One Kani Ao Nohili by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Kaililauokekoa by Doris Yaris -- KALEO
Kapua Loke Maeole by Doris Yaris -- KALEO
Kauai Beauty by Hookena -- NA KAI EWALU
Kauai Hula by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Kauai Hula Lea E by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Ke Kauoha Kumu Kahi by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Kokee by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA
Kuu Hoa by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Lumahai Hula by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Maikai Kauai by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Night Palms by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
O Kamawaelualani by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Oli Aloha by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Pakala by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Doric Yaris -- MOMI
Song for Sonny by Makana -- KIHOALU JOURNEY OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY
Stay Gold by Doric Yaris -- KALEO

Playlist - September 18, 2014

"Throwback Thursday" -- an all-vinyl show -- filled exclusively with vintage music from vinyl and cassette recordings that haven't made it to CD format....yet...

"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.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and all the new CD releases.

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE-HULA VOL 1
Across the Sea by Elaine Ako Spencer -- MELE HALIA ALOHA
Ahe Lau Makani by Sons of Hawaii -- NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC: THE MUSIC OF HAWAII
Beyond the Reef by Ed Kenney -- ED KENNEY'S HAWAII
Big Island Slack Key by The Hoaikane's -- PUUANAHULU
Dark Moon by Vickie Ii Rodrigues -- AUNTIE VICKIE SINGS NA MELE PUNAHELE
Haleakala Hula by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA
Hanakeoki by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- NO KRISTO
Hanauma by Genoa Keawe & Her Hawaiians -- 45RPM
Hawaiian Cowboy by J & R Incorporated -- THE DAYS OF MY YOUTH
He Ia Nui Kau by Myrtle K. Hilo -- WILL YOU LOVE ME
I'll Weave a Lei of Stars by Honey Kalima -- QUIET LAGOON
Ka Loke by Annie Hu -- 45RPM
Ka Wai O Ka Niu Haohao by Brothers Cazimero -- IN THIS TIME PAST
Lulu Get Your Muumuu by Genoa Keawe & Her Hawaiians -- 45RPM
Maui Chimes by Ohta-San -- INSTRUMENTAL HAWAIIAN FAVORITES
Maui No Ka Oi by Johnny Pineapple -- LAST SONG
My Yellow Ginger Lei / Halona / Kuu Ipo Pua Rose by Benny Rogers -- DRIFTIN' AND DREAMIN' IN HAWAII
Nani Nani by Melelani Serenaders -- E HULA MAI
Nani Wale Na Hala by Various Artists -- HULA MUSIC FROM THE KODAK HULA SHOW
Nawiliwili by Kauai Surf Resort -- ALOHA KAUAI
A oia by Tradewind Tours -- HELLO HAWAII
Olapa Ka Uila I Kaneohe by Da Blahlas -- KA LUA O KA MANAWA
Palisa by The Waiakea Hawaiians -- DREAMS OF OLD HAWAII
Panini Pua Kea / Ahe Nani Kauai by Patty Kanuha -- UA MAU NA MELE HAWAII
Poha Kalani by Hilo Hawaiians -- SPLENDOR OF THE ISLANDS
Princess Pupule by The Invitations -- R.S.V.P.
Pua Ahihi by Ed Kekaula & The Reef Hawaiians -- ALOHA MEMORIES
Puamana by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- HULA IN FALSETTO
Ulili E by The Surfers -- TAHITI
Uluhua Wale Au by Rudy Wairata & His Mena Moeria Minstrels -- LOVELY HULA GIRL
Waimanalo Blues by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- MAKAHA SONS OF NIIHAU
When Hilo Hattie Does the Hilo Hop by The Halekulani Girls -- DREAMS OF OLD HAWAII

Playlist - September 12, 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 -- 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 Facebook? Be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of new CD releases, and upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians on tour, worldwide.

Click highlighted titles for details about each new release (plus free soundclips). All CDs which are still in print, are available at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Aia I Niihau Kuu Pawehe by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELELANI
Aloha Kuu Home A I Kaneohe by Huewa -- HUEWA
Ama Ama by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF GABBY: VOL 2
Bullet Train Song by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
E Kuu Baby Hot Cha Cha by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Hanohano Na Kanaka by Pekelo -- HANA BY THE SEA
Hanohano Olinda by Valley Boys -- VALLEY BOYS
I Aloha Ia No O Kanaio by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Butch Helemano -- PUU NUI
It's Aloha Friday by Kimo Kahoano -- IT'S ALOHA FRIDAY
Kalawelo by Bobby Moderow -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY KINGS MASTER SERIES: VOL 3
Ke Aloha by Genoa Keawe -- SINGS LUAU HULAS
Keawaiki by Kalei Bridges -- HAWAII CALLS PRESENTS KALEI BRIDGES
Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe by Na Hoa -- NA HOA
Manu Oo by Na Leo Pilimehana -- HAWAIIAN MEMORIES
Manu Ula Ula by Brother Noland & Tony Conjugacion -- KU
Na Alii by Tau Moe Family -- HOOMANAO I NA MELE O KA WA UI
Na Aumakua by Keale -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY KINGS MASTER SERIES: VOL 3
Na Ka Pueo by Ala Nui -- ALA NUI
Na Pua Mohala by Kupaoa & Kaulana -- NA PUA MOHALA
Nawiliwili by Darlene Ahuna -- BRIDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS
O Makalapua by Palolo -- HAWAIIAN GIRL
Paahana by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
Pule Oo by Justin Young -- ONE FOOT ON SAND
Puuwai Oiwi by Pandanus Club -- E MAKAALA
Waikiki Hula by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Waipio by Akoni & Da Palapalai Patch -- KAONA

Playlist - September 11, 2014

"Throwback Thursday", made this an all-vinyl show -- filled exclusively with music from vinyl/cassette recordings that didn't make it to CD format....yet...

"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.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and all the new CD releases.

Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND
Beautiful Kahana by Da Blahlas -- DA BLAHLAS
Hawaiian War Chant by Pua Almeida -- HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITARS OF PUA ALMEIDA
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Kawai Cockett -- KUU MAKUAHINE NANI
Hilo medley by Brothers Cazimero -- CAPTURED MAGIC
Ka Nai Aupuni by Haili Church Choir -- HAWAII'S ON HAILI CHURCH CHOIR IN CONCERT
Kaa Ahi Kahului by Hui Ohana -- ONO
Kahelelani by Leinaala Haili -- ALOHA KUU AINA HAWAII
Kahoolawe by Na Kane -- HARMONY
Kalepa by Hoopii Brothers -- HOI HOU
Keep Your Eyes on the Hands by Haunani Kahalewai -- WAIKIKI
Kuu Home I Ka Ilima by Tina Kaapana -- BEST OF MAMA TINA KAAPANA
Kuu Sweetie by The Kalimas -- ALWAYS REMEMBER MAMA
Mahalo E Hilo Hanakahi by Splash Lyons Hawaiians -- TROPICAL HEATWAVE
Mamae Lei by Naipo Serenaders -- ANOAI ME KE ALOHA
Maori Brown Eyes by Sunday Manoa -- HAWAIIAN TIME
Molokai Waltz by The Changs -- SOUNDS LIKE HAWAII
Nane by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- NO KRISTO
Nani Kauai I Ka La by Marlene Sai -- AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN SONGS
Nani Wale Ka Mahina by Al Kealoha Perry & The Singing Surfriders -- TWILIGHT IN HAWAII
Old Plantation by Hana-Maui Serenaders -- SONGS OF HEAVENLY HANA
Papalina Lahilahi / Olapa Ka Uila I Kaneohe by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- MUSIC OF HAWAII
Pua Olena by Freitas Brothers -- BEST OF FRIENDS
Singing Bamboo by Genoa Keawe & Her Hawaiians -- HAWAII CALLS TO YOU
Sweet Someone by The Invitations -- R.S.V.P.
That's the Hawaiian in Me by Kahaialii Family -- KAHAIALII MAUI STYLE
To You Sweetheart by Jules Ah See -- THE HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
Tomi Tomi by The Hoaikanes -- PUUANAHULU
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Jesse Nakooka -- 54 BRIDGES TO HANA MAUI
Wahine Ilikea by Rodney Arias & the Paradise Serenaders -- ISLAND BY THE SEA
Wai O Ke Aniani / Ulili E by Jesse, Emma & The Kukuis -- JESSE, EMMA & THE KUKUIS

Playlist - September 5, 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 -- 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.

If you're on Facebook, "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and all the new CD releases.

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

Aloha Kauai by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
Ahulili by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA
Alika by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA
Aloha No by Robert Cazimero -- RUC
Hanohano Manoa by Aaron Sala -- KA UPU ALOHA
Hea I Ka Haku by Holunape -- HE OLU
Heeia by Hapa -- NAMAHANA
Home Malanai by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Honeymoon Hotel by Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII: VOL 1
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA
I'll Remember You by Jeff Peterson -- KAHEALANI
Iuka O Kokee by Sunday Manoa -- SUNDAY MANOA 3
Ka Ipo Lei Manu by Palani Vaughan -- KAULANA NA PUA VOL 2
Ka Manu / Manu Oo by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Kaa Ahi Kahului by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 1
Kaula Ili by Moe Keale -- ALOHA IS...
Keawaiki by Kamau -- LIVE FROM THE LOI
Kumu Ohia by Akoni -- KUU ALOHA IA MAMA
Kuu Hoaloha by Kawai Cockett -- BEAUTIFUL KAUAI
Kuu Home O Waipio by Something Special -- KUU HOME O WAIPIO
Me Ka Nani Ao Kaupo by Pekelo -- PIHA HAUOLI: PEKELO LIVE
Na Alii by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Na Ka Pueo by Palolo -- PALOLO
Nani Kauai by Amy Gilliom -- PUUHONUA
Opihi Moemoe by Led Kaapana -- LED LIVE SOLO
Pane Mai by Robert Cazimero -- RUC
Papalina Lahilahi by Nina Kealiiwahamana & Bill Kaiwa -- HULA HULA LUAU STYLE
Sand by Bobby Ingano -- STEEL REFLECTIONS
Ulili E by Dennis & David Kamakahi -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS COLLECTION VOL 2
Waiaka by Howard Ai -- KALEIHULUMAMO

Playlist - September 4,2014

"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 -- 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.

If you're on Facebook, "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and all the new CD releases.

"Throwback Thursday", made this an all-vinyl show -- filled exclusively with music from vinyl/cassette recordings that didn't make it to CD format....yet...

Aloha Kauai by Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU
Akahele I Ke Kaaahi by Copper Nickels -- HAWAIIAN RAILROADS
Aliipoe by The Kalimas -- ALWAYS REMEMBER MAMA
E Hoopili Mau I Kuu Puuwai by Na Mele O Na Opio -- IT'S A SMALL WORLD
Ei Nei by Lena Machado -- SONGBIRD OF HAWAII
Fish and Poi by Naughty Abbie -- MY LOVELY HAWAIIAN MAID
Haina Ia Mai Ka Puana by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- INDEBTED TO YOU
Hapa Ilikini by Hooipo Trio -- JUST LIKE OLD TIMES
Haupu by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Jesse Kalima -- HOLIDAY IN HAWAII VOL 1: LUAU TIME
Hoe Hoe by Benny Kalama -- AROUND THE ISLAND IN 80 SHAKES
Honoipu by Lim Family -- KU KAULANA
Hoonanea by Ohana Serenaders -- KAWENA I KA HOOKUMU HOU
Hula Lolo by Julia Nui's Kamaainas -- HAWAII WEAVES A LEI OF DREAMS
Hula O Makee by Ed Kekaula & the Reef Hawaiians -- GOLDEN SANDS OF WAIKIKI
Ka Ua Loku by Coco Palms Ambassadors -- THE COCO PALMS AMBASSADORS
Kuaaina Holoholo by Hailona -- KA LEO HAWAII
Kula Mana by Hokulani (Meatoga) -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA
Lokomaikai by Sonny Chillingworth -- RAINBOW
Lovely Shores of Hanalei by Hokulani (Meatoga) -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA
Makakilo by Hoopii Brothers -- NO KA OI
A Million Moons Over Hawaii by Kekua Fernandez -- KA MOMI O KA PAKIPIKA
Nee Nee Mai A Pili by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA SINGS WITH THE HALEKULANI GIRLS
Pua Lilia by Joe Keawe -- HAWAII DANCES JUST FOR YOU
Sweet Memory by Cyrus Green -- EVERGREEN HAWAII
Sweet Violet by Sunday Manoa -- HAWAIIAN TIME
To Make You Love Me Kuu Ipo by Ed Kenney -- ED KENNEY'S HAWAII