Playlist - July 8

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Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE (out of print)
Anoai by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAI`I (vinyl)
At the House Without A Key by Casey Olsen -- DREAMS OF HAWAII
E Ku Kanaka by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
Eia Mai Au / Na Moku Eha by Benny Kalama -- HE IS HAWAIIAN MUSIC
Hanohano Hanalei by Waioli Huiia Church -- SOUNDS OF WAIOLI
Haole Hula by the New Hawaiian Band -- THE NEW HAWAIIAN BAND
Hasegawa General Store (studio version) by George Paoa -- HAWAII'S GOLDEN TREASURES (out of print)
Hoe Hoe Na Waa by The Alice Fredlund Serenaders -- ALICE, LINDA & SYBIL (vinyl)
Hula o Haena by the Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Kainoa by Ohta-San -- KA MEA HOOKANI UKULELE
Kauai Beauty by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- E ALA E
Kaulana Na Pua by Troy Fernandez -- HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE 2 (new)
Keawaiki by Kalei Bridges -- HAWAII CALLS PRESENTS KALEI BRIDGES
Kokee by Dennis Kamakahi -- PUAENA (out of print)
Kupa Landing by Kawai Cockett -- BEAUTIFUL KAUAI
Lepe Ula Ula / Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Troy Fernandez -- HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE 2 (new)
My Sweet Gardenia Lei by Pancho Graham -- LIVE AT LIGHTHOUSE BISTRO
Nane by Del Beazley -- WORLD'S GOT TO CHOOSE
Paauau Waltz by Gabby Pahinui -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY VOL 2
Pehea Hoi Au by Brother Cazimero -- HAWAII IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA (vinyl)
Pua Ahihi by Cody Pueo Pata -- HE ALOHA...
Pua Lilia by Baba Alimoot -- HAPPY HAWAIIAN
Punaluu by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU (out of print)
Queen's Jubilee by Bill Kaiwa and The Maile Serenaders -- THIS IS BILL KAIWA
Soft Green Seas by Nina Kealiiwahamana & Charles K.L. Davis -- REMEMBER I GAVE MY ALOHA
Ua Mau by Moe Keale -- SOUTH SEA ISLAND MAGIC
Uilani by Moses Kahumoku -- HOOKUPU: THE GIFT
Ukulele Lady by Lady Ipo (Kahaunaele) -- UKULELE LADY
Wailau by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE

Playlist - June 24

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Ahea No Hoi La by Holunape -- AHEA? ANO!
Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 3
Anoai by Uluwehi Guerrero -- DREAM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Aoia by Aaron Sala -- KA UPU ALOHA
E Maliu Mai by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL (new release)
Green Rose Hula by Ata Damasco -- PAINA
Hawaiian War Chant by George Naope -- GOLDEN TREASURE
Hele on to Kauai by The Surfers -- SHELLS
Hoi Kakou by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
Hole Waimea by Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club -- THROUGH THE YEARS
Hooheno Keia No Beauty by Mailani Kaikanai -- MAILANI
Hoonani Ka Makua Mau by the Polynesian Cultural Center -- THE ALII LUAU
Iniki Malie by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
Ka Lehua I Milia by Marlene Sai -- LEGACY (new release)
Kaimana Hila by the Hawaiian Style Band -- VANISHING TREASURES
Kauai by Bobby Ingano -- STEEL REFLECTIONS
Kauai Beauty by Hookena -- NA KAI EWALU
Kaula Ili by Kahumoku Brothers -- SWEET AND SASSY
Ke Ala A Ka Jeep by Eddie Kamae -- EDDIE KAMAE: SONS OF HAWAII
Keu by Teresa Bright -- A PORTRAIT OF TROPICAL MUSIC: HAWAIIAN BASH 1993
Mauna Loa Lei by Cindy Combs -- SUNNY RAIN
Na Moku Eha by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA: REFLECTIONS
Nahiku by Kaiolohia Funes-Smith -- HOLOHOLO MAI MAUI
Naka Pueo by Don Baduria -- UKULELE MAGIC HAWAIIAN STYLE
Opihi Moemoe by Kelly Boy De Lima -- UKULELE STYLINGS #1
Paniau by Kapono Beamer -- GREAT GRANDMOTHER, GREAT GRANDSON
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua by Kawika Kahiapo -- ALANA
Pua Aloalo by Ula Hewett -- HONEHONE I KA POLI
Punaluu by Tina Kaapana -- LEGENDS OF FALSETTO
Slack Key #1 by Sonny Chillingworth -- ENDLESSLY
Take a Walk in the Country by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLUANA
When I Hear Hawaiian Music by Benny Kalama -- HE IS HAWAIIAN MUSIC

Playlist - June 17

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Aloha Hokeo by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE (new)
Aloha Kauai by The Kahauanu Lake Trio -- MAIKI AIU LAKE: ALOHA MAI KA PUUWAI
Aloha No by Manoa Voices -- MANOA VOICES
E Aloha E by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
East Side Slack Key by Kawika Kahiapo -- ALANA
Hame Pila by Teresa Bright -- LEI ANA
Hawaiian War Chant by Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819
Hoonani Ka Makua Mau by Kamehameha Schools -- NA NA PUA LEI A PAUAHI
Hupe Kole by Kai Davis -- PAU HANA PARTY
Ipo Lauae by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE (new)
Ka Hoolauna by Ike Pono -- DEEP WATERS (new)
Ka Lei by Peter Moon -- TROPICAL STORM
Ka Loke by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
Kaimu by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Kaulana Kawaihae / Kalena Kai by Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa -- FORCE OF NATURE
Kehaulani by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII (new)
Kokee by Loyal Garner -- BEST OF PARADISE
Kuu Lei Awapuhi Melemele / Pua Be Still by Keola Beamer -- MOEUHANE KIKA
Kuu Wehi O Ke Aumoe by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE
Lau Kapalili by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII (new)
Lei Pukana by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Maui Girl by Pua Almeida -- THE BEST OF HAWAII'S MELODIES
Na Makani Eha by Sean Naauao -- HOT HITS
Naka Pueo by Led Kaapana -- LED LIVE - SOLO
Nani Kauai by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Panini Pua Kea by Cyril Pahinui -- 6 & 12 STRING SLACK KEY
Puaala by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Puuwai Pumehana by Casey Olsen -- DREAMS OF HAWAII: SMOOTH STEEL GUITAR
Radio Hula by Led Kaapana & Friends -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS VOL 2
Salomila by Hui Ohana -- YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII
Star of Gladness by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- PUANA HOU ME KE ALOHA
TNC by Palolo -- PALOLO
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Ike Pono -- DEEP WATERS (new)
Whee Ha Swing by Hui Aloha -- HUI ALOHA

Playlist - June 11

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Adios Ke Aloha by Gary Haleamau, Sonny Lim & Nani Lim Yap -- SONGS OF THE HAWAIIAN COWBOY
Aia I Olaa Kuu Aloha by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- KAUMAKAIWA
Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai by Casey & Hiram Olsen -- HULA ISLAND STYLE VOL 2 (new)
Ekolu Mea Nui by Dennis Pavao -- WALE NO
He Mele Aloha by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
Ka Pua Mohala by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE (new)
Kalihiwai E by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Kimo Hula by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Mele Koki by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE (new)
Na Beauty o Kauai by Raiatea Helm -- HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM
Na Pali Outlaw (Legend of Kalalau) by Na Pali -- PACIFIC TUNINGS
Nani Ahiahi by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- HAI KUPUNA
Nani Wale Kuu I Ke O Haena by Teresa Bright -- KA PILINA
O Oe No by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE (new)
Palolo by Gabby Pahinui -- RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Pua Ahihi by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
Queen's Jubilee by Sunday Manoa -- CRACKED SEED
Sand by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL (new)
Sweet Moonlight by Bill Kaiwa -- NA HALIA

Playlist - June 10

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Aloha Kauai by Hema Paa -- TWO VOICES, ONE HEART
Beautiful Kahana by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL (new)
Do the Hula by Pua Almeida -- DO THE HULA (vinyl)
E Ala E by Kealii Reichel -- MELELANA
E Liliu E by the Aloha Pumehana Serenaders -- HULA GEMS
E Ola Mau by the Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 3
Guava Tree by Keola Beamer -- MOHALA HOU
Hanalei Bay / Ka Ua Loku by Keao Costa -- WHEE HA!
Haupia Slack Key by Kohala -- DEEPER BLUE
I Alii No Oe by Kalai Stern -- HE MANAO HE ALOHA
Ka Haku No Kuu Puuhonua by Del Beazley -- ALL FOR ONE
Kalamaula by Mikilani Fo -- KUUIPO (vinyl)
Kawika by Sunday Manoa -- GUAVA JAM
Kuu Hoa Hololio by Kindy Sproat -- NA MELE PANIOLO
Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Anela Lauren -- MELE FROM THE HARP
Laimana by George Naope -- AMONG MY HAWAIIAN SOUVENIRS
Lei Pakalana by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII (new)
Mahina O Hoku / Aloha Wau Ia Oe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
Maikai O Haupu by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII (new)
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Barefoot Natives -- BAREFOOT NATIVES
Naka Pueo by Ala Nui -- ALA NUI
Nani Koolau by Robi Kahakalau -- KEIKI O KA AINA
Nawiliwili by Chan Abenes -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS VOL 3
O Oe Io by Kawika Kahiapo -- ALOHA KE AKUA
O Oe No by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE (new)
Paliakamoa by Eddie Kamae -- THIS IS EDDIE KAMAE (vinyl)
Pelekane by Pound 4 Pound -- MOLOKAI GROWN
Puaala by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Puamana by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL (new)
Taaroa by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Wahine Slack Key by Ozzie Kotani -- HOIHI
Waikiki by Buddy Fo & His Group -- KISS ME LOVE
Waikiki Medley by the Brothers Cazimero -- PROUD TO BE 96819

Playlist - June 4

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Featuring lots of new releases...retailers might not even have them yet. Look for new CDs from CJ Helekahi, Ike Pono, David Kaio, Kainani Kahaunaele, Kupaoa, and Marlene Sai!

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA (not yet released)
Anapau by Alvin Isaacs & His Royal Hawaiians -- HAWAIIAN MASTERS COLLECTION VOL 1
The Breeze & I by Alakai -- ALAKAI
E Hoi Mai by Ike Pono -- DEEP WATERS (new)
E Hoi Mai Ia Oe by Na Leo Pilimehana -- COMING HOME
E Maliu Mai by Alan Akaka -- SIMPLY STEEL (new)
Hiilawe by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF THE GABBY BAND
I Lei Oe by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL 2
Ka Hanu O Hanekeoki by David Kaio -- ALOHA NA OHANA AO HAWAII (new)
Ka Oahi Nowelo by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by George Kainapau -- FAVORITE HAWAIIAN SONGS (vinyl)
Kimo Hula by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA (new)
Kuu Ipo by Loyal Garner -- BEST OF LOYAL GARNER
Kuu Pana Puuwai by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
A Maile Lei for Your Hair by The Hula Honeys -- GIRL TALK
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Sonny Chillingworth -- ENDLESSLY
Niihau by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
No Kou Aloha E by Paiea -- WAAHILA
Pili Aloha by Leinaala Haili -- BEST OF LEINAALA
Pohai Kealoha by Stan Priddy -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS VOL 4
Pule A Ka Haku (Lord's Prayer) by Brothers Cazimero -- CAZIMERO CHRISTMAS FAVORITES
Rain Tuahine O Manoa by The Peter Moon Band -- BACKBONE
Seabreeze by Marlene Sai -- LEGACY (new)
Tewetewe by Boyce Rodrigues -- AUNTIE VICKIE SINGS NA MELE PUNAHELE (vinyl)
Waikiki by Brickwood Galuteria -- MELE HULA VOL 3

Playlist - June 3

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A celebration of the musicians and recordings who won 2010 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, as well as the recipients of the Hawai`i Academy of Recording Arts' Lifetime Achievement Awards (all of which were presented in Honolulu last weekend). Kainani Kahaunaele called in, so several tracks from her new CD were also featured.

Ahi Wela by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E HULA MAI ME AU
Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- ALOHA KAUAI (vinyl)
Hanohano Helumoa by Hookena -- NANI MAU LOA
Hilo Hanakahi by George Kainapau -- DREAMS OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Hoonani Ka Makua Mau by Teresa Bright -- A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS
How D'ya Do by Leland Atta Isaacs -- ATTA (vinyl)
Kaena by the Makaha Sons of Niihau -- Kahea o Keale (vinyl)
Kaimana Hila by Boyce Rodrigues -- HAWAII, IT'S PEOPLE AND PLACES (vinyl)
Kawika / Heeia by Hookena -- NANI MAU LOA
Ke Ala Iliahi by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA
Ke Aloha o Ka Haku by Barrett Awai -- KALANA
Kuu Aloha E Maliu Mai / Kaleponi Hula by Barney Isaacs -- E MAU
Kuu Milimili by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
Mahinakauahiahi by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Maikai Ka Makani O Kohala by Sonny Lim -- SONGS OF THE HAWAIIAN COWBOY
Maile Swing by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
Maka Alohilohi by Amy Hanaiali`i (and Martin Pahinui) -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
Mehana I Ka La by The Hula Honeys -- GIRL TALK
Mele Lii by Leland Atta Isaacs -- TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS
My Sweet Sweeting by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA
No Keaha by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E HULA MAI ME AU
O Oe No by Kupaoa -- ENGLISH ROSE
Ohai Ula by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)
Olinda Beauty by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
Only Ashes Remain by Marlene Sai -- LEGACY (new)
Only You / Ka Makani Ka Ili Aloha by Barrett Awai -- KALANA
Paniolo Soul by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
Penei Iho, Penei Ae, Penei No by Mailani Makainai -- MAILANI
Polinahe by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
Poni Aloha by Mailani Makainai -- MAILANI
Standing in the Rain by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA (new)