Playlist - Nov 19

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Ahulili by Raiatea Helm -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM
Ala Moana Annie by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom & Willie K -- HANAIALII
Aloha Kauai by Hema Paa -- TWO VOICES, ONE HEART
E Koae E by Manoa Voices -- MANOA VOICES
E Liliu E by Honolulu Children's Opera Chorus -- NA LEO HONE
E Naughty Naughty Mai Nei by Lucky Luck -- BEST OF LUCKY LUCK
Hawaii Ponoi by Various Artists -- HAWAIIAN NATION: A CALL FOR SOVERIGNTY
Hele Mai / Hoola by Ata Damasco -- SOMEWHERE UP AHEAD
Hooheno Ao Piilani by Agnes Malabey Weisbarth & The Makaha Serenaders -- SUNSET AT MAKAHA
Huehue by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Ka Nai Aupuni by 3D -- IN LIVING COLOR
Kanaka Maoli Pledge and Ka Olelo Hoohiki Kanaka Maoli by Kamehameha Schools -- I MUA E NA POKII
Ka Tohala Nui by Chucky Boy Chock -- THE MUSIC OF CHUCKY BOY CHOCK
Ka Ua Loku by Martin Pahinui, George Kuo, Danny Akaka and Steven Hall -- WAIALEA JAMMIN'
Ka Ulu Niu O Waipouli by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Ka Kaupu by Kindy Sproat -- CLYDE HALEMAUMAU SPROAT SINGS SONGS AND STORIES OF HAWAII
Kimo Hula by Hookena -- THIRST QUENCHER
Latitu by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
Luau Hula / Kila Kila O Moanalua / Wai O Ke Aniani / Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE (vinyl)
Na Beauty O Kauai by Raiatea Helm -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM
Nani Kauai by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Nani Waimea by Hui Ohana -- PAU HANA PARTY
Oli Aloha by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Opae E by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- IN CONCERT: THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
Pua Olena by Na Kaholokula -- KA NANI O KAUAI (vinyl)
Rapid Transit Hula by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS

Playlist - Oct 21

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This show only featured tracks from CDs which are included on the preliminary ballot for the 2010 Grammy Awards, in the Hawaiian Music category. From the list of over 30 submissions, NARAS voters will choose just five to be on the final ballot for the award.

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Aloha Ia No O Maui by Richard Hoopii -- MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR VOL 3
Aloha No by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
E Kiss Kaua by Dennis Kamakahi -- THE GREATEST HITS 1
E Pii I Ka Nahelehele by Kawaikapuokalani Frank Hewett -- MALAMA
Hawaiian Skies by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
He Aoha No O Honolulu by Kapala -- IMPRINT
Hilo Hanakahi by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA
How D'ya Do by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL: SONGS OF OLD HAWAII
Ipo Lauae by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Ka Hanu O (Ka) Hanakeoki by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII
Keawa Nui by Amy Hanaialii -- AMY HANAIALII & SLACK KEY MASTERS OF HAWAII
Kristo Ta Hatu by Chucky Boy Chock -- THE MUSIC OF CHUCKY BOY CHOCK VOL 1
Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Sonny Lim -- AMY HANAIALII & SLACK KEY MASTERS OF HAWAII
Lovely Hula Hands by Greg Sardinha -- HAWAIIAN STEEL VOL 6
Maile Swing by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
Mauna Kea by Anelaikalani -- E MAU NO
Milolii by Cyril Pahinui -- AMY HANAIALII & SLACK KEY MASTERS OF HAWAII
Molokai Nui A Hina by Makalei -- PEHEA KA LAWAIA
Niihau by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
Over the Rainbow by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- UKULELE NAHENAHE
Papa Sia by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Puaala by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Punaluu by O'Brian Eselu -- ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Sophisticated Hula by Alan Akaka, Casey Olsen & Greg Sardinha -- HAWAIIAN STEEL VOL 6
Sweet Apapane by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Ike Pono -- DEEP WATERS
Wahine Ui by Baba Alimoot -- BABA ALIMOOT

Playlist - Oct 15

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Aloha Kauai by CJ "Boom" Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
E Ala E by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
E Koae E by Roddy Lopez Kaaiohelo -- HAWAII, MY HOME (brand new)
E Kuu Tutu by Raiatea Helm -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM
Hanohano Hanalei by Kawaiolaonapuakanileo -- (private recording)
Hawaiian Cowboy by Sol K. Bright -- HAWAII'S FIRST NANI AWARDS (vinyl)
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Kapala -- IMPRINT
Henehene Kou Aka by Leinaala Haili -- HIKI NO (vinyl)
Holei by Dennis Pavao -- ALL HAWAII STAND TOGETHER
Hoohaehae by Napua Greig -- PIHANA
Hualalai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- AT THE HALEKULANI HOTEL
Kalena Kai by Hui Ohana -- KE KOLU
Killing Me Softly by Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa -- FORCE OF NATURE
Kou Aloha Mau a Mau by Leilani Rivera Bond -- NA HANA KE ALOHA
Laieikawai by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Manu Kapalulu by Sons of Hawaii -- FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII
Na Hala O Naue by Barefoot Natives -- SLACK KEY CIRCUS
Na Kupuna O Haleakala by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
Na Pua Lei (Ka) Ilima by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
O Pauoa Kuu Home by Kapala -- IMPRINT
A Oia by Hilo Hawaiians -- BUNNY BROWN'S HILO HAWAIIANS
Olinda Beauty by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
Sol Bright 1989 interview by Hailama Farden -- HAWAIIAN COWBOY (brand new)
That's the Hawaiian in Me by Keiki O Waimanalo -- SURF, SAND & SONG
Ua Mau by Walter Keale -- KAHIKINA
Uwehe, Ami & Slide by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION

Playlist - Sep 30

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Adios Ke Aloha by Kindy Sproat -- NA MELE PANIOLO
Akaka Falls by Palani Vaughan -- HAWAIIAN LOVE SONGS
Aloha Kauai by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Awakening Chorus and E Ala E by Wananulua Church Choir -- SONGS OF HEAVENLY HANA (vinyl)
Backyard Hula by Johnny Lum Ho -- PROMISE OF GOD'S LOVE
E Ala E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
E Hoi I Ka Pili by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE
E Hoohui by Na Wai -- TOGETHER
Ei Nei by Hawaiian Heart -- PUUWAI HAO KILA
Hawaii Aloha by Cyrus Green & Sons of Hawaii -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Ka Poli O Waimea by Kaipo Hale -- MY THOUGHTS, MY MUSIC, MY TIME
Ka Wai O Kaupo by Jeff Peterson -- AMY HANAIALII & SLACK KEY MASTERS
Ke Ala A Ka Jeep by Eddie Kamae -- KE ALA A KA JEEP
Koula by Raiatea Helm -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM
Kukuna O Ka La by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Lei Hooheno by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
Leo Nahenahe by Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Makee Ailana by Chino Montero -- AMY HANAIALII & SLACK KEY MASTERS
Mokihana Lullaby by Nick Castillo -- IN DREAMS
Nani Kilauea by Pele Pukui Suganuma -- ANCIENT HULA HAWAIIAN STYLE VOL 1: HULA KUAHU
Pukana La by Jeff Peterson -- AMY HANAIALII & SLACK KEY MASTERS
Ua Nani Kauai by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU (vinyl)
Ua Nani O Nuuanu / Aloha Koolau by Makaha Sons -- NA PUA O HAWAII
Ulupalakua by Ronnie Hokuao Kaohelaulii -- BEST OF ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS
Uwe Kalani by Roddy Lopez Kaaiohelo -- HAWAII, MY HOME
Waiomina by Sunday Manoa -- SUNDAY MANOA 3

Playlist - Sep 10

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Alekoki by Raiatea Helm -- FAR AWAY HEAVEN
Aloha Kauai by Hema Paa -- TWO VOICES, ONE HEART
E Ala E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
E Nanea Mai by Na Kama -- KE ALA HOU
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Martin Pahinui -- MARTIN PAHINUI
He Mele Aloha by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
Hele Mai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Honesakala by Kindy Sproat -- NA MELE PANIOLO
Hoonanea by Amy Hanaialii -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
I'll Weave a Lei of Stars by Owana Salazar -- HULA JAZZ
Ka Lae O Kaena by Melveen Leed -- A PART OF ME, A PART OF YOU
Ka Poli O Waimea by Kaipo Hale -- MY THOUGHTS, MY MUSIC, MY TIME
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Mike Keale -- REMEMBER (new release)
Kaulana Kawaihae by Brother Noland -- HAWAIIAN INSIDE
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Kila Kila O Moanalua by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
Kuu Hoa by Marlene Sai -- MELE NO KA OE
Lei Ilima by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
Mahina O Hoku by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira -- UKULELE LADY
Mokuola by Hoopii Brothers -- ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA (vinyl)
Papakolea by Genoa Keawe -- BY REQUEST
Pupu Ao Ewa by Kealii Reichel -- KEALAOKAMAILE
Puuanahulu by Cyril Pahinui -- KA HOOILINA MAU
Wahinekoolau by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
White Ginger Blossoms by The Islanders -- SOFT GREEN SEAS (vinyl)

I'm gone off-island for the next two weeks. Next playlist will be posted September 30.

Playlist - Aug 5

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Akahi Kuleana A Ka Piko by Hawaiian Heart -- PUUWAI HAO KILA (out of print)
Aloha Kauai by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION (out of print)
By and By Hoi Mai Oe by Eddie Kamae -- EDDIE KAMAE: SONS OF HAWAII
E Huli Makou by Pali -- WITH ALOHA
Green Lantern Hula by Iwalani Kahalewai -- AN HAWAIIAN HAPPENING
Haena I Ka Ehukai by Alea -- ORIGINS
Hanohano Wailea by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
He Ono by Robert Kekaula -- BEST OF PARADISE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
Hiilawe by Gabby Pahinui -- LEGENDS OF WAIKIKI
Hola E Pae by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
Holei by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Holo Waapa by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Hoonani Ka Makua Mau by Hapa Folk -- GOOD FUN
How D'ya Do by Atta Isaacs -- THE LEGENDARY ATTA ISAACS
I Alii No Oe by Darlene Ahuna -- ALL THE BEST OF DARLENE AHUNA
Ka Iwa by Na Kama -- KAMAKOLU
Ka Meheu O Ke Ahi Lapalapa by Darren Benitez -- DEAR MAMA
Kipu Kai by Marlene Sai -- I LOVE YOU
Kona Kai Opua by Richard Kauhi -- REFLECTIONS OF RICHARD KAUHI & HIS PIANO
Kui Tree by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Kuu Wa Liilii by Raiatea Helm -- SWEET & LOVELY
Lawakua by Napua Greig -- PIHANA
Makee Ailana by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Moku O Keawe by Hookena -- THIRST QUENCHER
Po Lailai by The Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Pua Be Still by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI (vinyl)
Pua Mamane by Dennis Pavao -- KA LEO KIEKIE
Radio Hula by Tony Conjugacion -- HAWAIIAN PASSION
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY
Sweet Okole by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- HAWAII'S KEOLA & KAPONO BEAMER
Ta Pua Elima by Na Molokama -- NA MOLOKAMA (out of print)
Wahine Ui by Hoopii Brothers -- SLACK KEY GIANTS (vinyl)
Waikoloa by Peter Ahia -- PETER SINGS

Playlist - July 30

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Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE (out of print)
Aloha No by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
Crystal Chandeliers by Apana Sisters -- THE APANA SISTERS & MOM (out of print)
E Kuu Baby Hot Cha Cha by Kawai Cockett -- A TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN
Ei Nei by Loyal Garner -- BEST OF LOYAL (out of print)
Happy Anniversary by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
He Aloha Mele by Iva Kinimaka -- HAWAII COCONUT HITS (out of print)
Hihimanu Hanalei by Kupaoa -- PILI O KE AO
Holau by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Hoola Nani by Na Leo Hoonani -- HOSANA
Hoonanea by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Kimo Alama Keaulana -- HULA LIVES!
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Kauoha Mai by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Ke Aloha by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
Ke Meleana Kii Pepe by Roddy Lopez -- ISLAND RADIO HITS (out of print)
Lei Kiele by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- FOLK SONGS OF HAWAII (out of print)
Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe by Karen Keawehawaii -- BEST OF KAREN VOL 2 (out of print)
Moani Ke Ala O Na Pua Makahikina by Holunape -- HE OLU
Nani O Kauai by Mike Young -- IN THE ISLANDS
None Hula by Melveen Leed -- WITH THE BEST OF SLACK KEY
Oh My Love by Hapa -- HAPA
Pohai Ke Aloha by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
Uilani by Hilo Hawaiians -- HONEYMOON IN HAWAII

Playlist - May 21

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Aloha Kauai by Louise Kaleiki & The Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA VOL 1 (vinyl)
County Party / Hu Ka Good by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
English Rose by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Green Sand Mystery by Kohala -- DEEPER BLUE
Hoomakeaka by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Hula Lea I Ka Makani by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII
I Kona by Ledward Kaapana & the New Ikona -- NAHENAHE
Ina (Imagine) by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA
Kaena by Leabert Lindsey -- LEABERT LINDSEY
Ke Ala Iliahi by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Kuu Hoa by Robi Kahakalau -- ISLAND SUMMER THE 90s
Kuuipo, Aloha Wai Ia Oe by Lorna Lim -- ISLAND SUMMER THE 90s
Kuu Pua by O'Brian Eselu -- ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Kuuleihaukeakapiliaumoe by O'Brian Eselu -- ALOHA E, ALOHA E, ALOHA E
Mahalo Au Ia Oe by Na Leo Hoonani -- NU OLI
Mahina Malamalama by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Mele Koki by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Mokupuni Nui by Led Kaapana -- BLACK SAND
Over the Rainbow by Bryan Tolentino -- KA UKULELE LELE
Salomila by Hui Ohana and Jerry Byrd -- HAWAIIAN STYLE GUITARS
Sweet Apapane by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Medley by Jerry Byrd -- BY REQUEST
Sweet Memory by Sandwich Isle Band -- HALIA ALOHA
Village Church by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Wahine Ilikea / Waimanalo Blues by Troy Fernandez -- HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE