Playlist - April 17, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you 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. "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
Ahe Aloha E by Cyrus Green -- CYRUS GREEN
Aloha No Kona by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE
Analani E / Nani Waimea by Pua Almeida & His Sunset Serenaders -- LIVE AT THE MOANA HOTEL
Blossom Nani Hoi E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
E Kuu Sweet Lei Poina Ole by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E
East Side Glassy by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
Every Child a Promise by Robi Kahakalau -- KEIKI O KA AINA
Halau Hanalei / Nani Hanalei by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO
He Ai Na Kalani by Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE: SONS OF HAWAII
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Ledward Kaapana -- JUS' CRUZIN'
He Ia Nui Kau by Tina Kaapana -- MAMA
He Wahine Ui by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU
Hilo Nani E by Kihei Brown Trio -- FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Ka Ua Kilihune by Huewa -- NEW SINGLE (iTunes download-only)
Kuu Ipo Pua Rose by Hiipoi Trio -- JUST LIKE OLD TIMES
Mahana by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Maiki Waipio by Sunday Manoa -- MEET PALANI VAUGHAN & THE SUNDAY MANOA
Maunaloa by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Na Makani Eha by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE
Na Mamo O Pukoo by Pilioha -- PILIOHA
Pili Aloha by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
Pupu Kani Oi by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Sanoe by Kapono Nailiili -- ALA IKI
Slazz by John Keawe -- D-TOUR
Uilani by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD: SONGBIRD OF HAWAII
Uluwehi O Kaala by Elaine Ako Spencer -- MELE ALOHA HALIA
Wailua Twilight by Paul Togioka -- AIKANE KUIKAWA

Playlist - April 11, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you 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. "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 Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Ahi Wela by Leinaala Haili -- HANOHANO OLINDA
Aina Momona by Kawika Kahiapo -- MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR: VOL 2
E Pili Mai by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
Honeysuckle Sweet by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Hula by Noelani Mahoe -- EIA AU O NOELANI
I Laieikawai by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE
Java Plum Tree Slack Key by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
Ka Lehua I Milia by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Ka Opae by Robi Kahakalau -- SISTAH ROBI
Kalamaula by Kapena -- HAWAIIAN LEGACY
Kuu Hoaloha by Peter Moon Band -- CHINATOWN
Lei Kaahumanu by Gary Aiko -- HALIA ALOHA
Mahana by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Maui Girl by Pua Almeida & His Sunset Serenaders -- LIVE AT THE MOANA HOTEL
Na Wai Kaulana by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- BLUE DARLING
Nani Kauai by Ua -- THEN & NOW
Nani Waikiki by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY: VOL 2
Neki Hula by Billy Gonsalves -- PARADISE SERENADERS
O Kalalau by Walter Keale -- KAWELONA
Waioli Waltz by Ken Emerson -- SLACK & STEEL

Playlist - April 10, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from vintage vinyl and cassette recordings, to the newest CD releases...and everything in between.

"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. "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.

Vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

On the list below, click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips.

All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Kauai Surf Resort -- ALOHA KAUAI
Aloha Hale O Hooponopono by Diana Aki -- MOMENTS WITH YOU
E Ola Mau I Ka Olelo Hawaii by Paka Smith -- SIMPLY HAWAIIAN
Eleu Mikimiki by Sunday Manoa -- SUNDAY MANOA 3
Haaheo O Maui by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI
Halau Lani I Ke Ao by Peter Moon Band -- MIDNIGHT SUN
He Aloha No O Palauea by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E
Hoohaehae by Napua -- PIHANA
Hookipa Hawaii / Hilo Hula by Kanilau -- KE ALOHA PAUOLE
How D'ya Do by Greg Sardinha -- STAINLESS
Ka Beauty Ao Manoa by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Kauai I Ka Malie by Leilani Rivera Bond -- PULAMA IA NA MELE O KAUAI
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA
Keep Your Eyes on the Hands by Puanani Alama -- RHYTHM OF THE ISLANDS
Keliko's Paradise by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
Kiahuna Plantation Shuffle by Paul Togioka -- AIKANE KUIKAWA
Ko Kapa Ana Mai by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU
Kumukahi by Gary Haleamau -- MOHALA
Kuu Hoa by George Kahumoku -- BEST OF THE SLACK KEY SHOWS
Kuu Lei Hulili by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE
Kuu Pua Carnation by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE
Leimana by Kealoha Kalama -- KEALOHA KALAMA & HER HAWAIIAN ECHOES
Manu Oo by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Maori Brown Eyes by Palolo -- PALOLO
Out on the Beach at Waikiki by Puanani Alama -- MY WAIKIKI GIRL
Pupu Kani Oi by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Linda Dela Cruz -- KUHIO BEACH GIRL
Ua Ua Hoeele by Jon Yamasato -- THE BEST OF 1996-2006
Waialae by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU

Playlist - April 5, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

"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. "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, can be purchased at mele.com.
On the list below, click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips.
Vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Aloha Ia No O Maui by Kaiholu -- KAIHOLU
Aloha No by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA
Ano Ai E Hilo by Kumz -- YOU SHOULD KNOW BY NOW
Aoia by Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau -- MAMO
Bullet Train Song by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
Hapuna Beach by Paul Togioka -- AIKANE KUIKAWA
He Aloha Kuu Ipo by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Holoholo Kaa by Robert Cazimero -- HULA 2
Kauionanlani by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E
Kimo Henderson Hula by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Kipu Kai by Sean Naauao -- NAAUAO
Kuu Pua Lokelani by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU
Lei Maile by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI MAILE
Mokuleia by Ian O'Sullivan -- BORN AND RAISED
Na Alii by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Na Moku Eha / Ka Lei E by Robi Kahakalau -- ROBI CALLING
Nanina by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELE
Napili Bay by Waipuna -- NAPILI
Nee Nee Mai A Pili by Hula Honeys -- A HUI HOU
Pua Lili Lehua by Hapa -- TUAHINE
Puamana by Na Leo -- ROMANTIC WAIKIKI
Punawai by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS
Ray of Light by Pali Kaaihue -- ALL IN
Slackmenco by Makana -- RIPE

Playlist - April 4, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

"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. "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, can be purchased at mele.com.
On the list below, click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips.
Vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE-HULA VOL 1
Ahea No Hoi La by Benny Kalama -- HE IS HAWAIIAN MUSIC
Alekoki by Kapono Nailili -- ALA IKI
Fireman's Hula by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- A
Hooluana by Kapono Nailili -- ALA IKI
How D'ya Do by Olohena -- WAILUA HOMESTEAD
Ka Pua Kiele by Al Barcarse -- NA KUMU HULA: SONGS FROM THE SOURCE VOL 2
Kaililauokekoa-e by Sean Naauao -- NEUTRALIZE IT
Kapaahu by Led Kaapana & the New Ikona -- NAHENAHE
Kaulana O Waimanalo by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
KHBC by Myra English -- BEST OF THE CHAMPAGNE LADY
Kiipau Chant by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Kipuka by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE
Kuu Hoa Hololio by Clyde "Kindy" Sproat -- NA MELE PANIOLO
Maikai Waimea by Palani Vaughan -- MEET PALANI VAUGHAN & THE SUNDAY MANOA
Makaleha by Punaluu Blend -- SHORES OF ANINI
Nalu by by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- PURE UKULELE
Noho Paipai by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE
Olu O Puulani by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Pauoa Ka Liko Ka Lehua by Da Ukulele Boyz -- LIVE FROM GEORGE KAHUMOKU'S SLACK KEY SHOW
Pelekane by Pound 4 Pound -- MOLOKAI GROWN
Pua Ahihi by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Sweet Mahiehie by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE
Waialae / Ka Wailele O Akaka / Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Kamehameha Schools -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION

Playlist - March 28, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new 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. "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, can be purchased at mele.com.

On the list below, click on highlighted titles of new releases for details and free sound clips.
Vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Aloha Nuuanu / Alekoki by Iwalani Hoomanawanui Apo -- "THE HAUMANA" SOUNDTRACK
Analani E / Nani Waimea by Pua Almeida & the Sunset Serenaders -- "LIVE" AT THE MOANA HOTEL
Haole Hula by Elaine Ako Spencer -- MELE HALIA ALOHA
Hawaii Akea by Lehua Kalima -- "THE HAUMANA" SOUNDTRACK
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Paul Togioka -- AIKANE KUIKAWA
Hola E Pae by Lono -- OLD STYLE II
Holei by Dennis Pavao -- MEA MAKAMAE
Hula O Makee by John Piilani Watkins -- 49th STATE 45 RPM
I Alii No Oe by Genoa Keawe -- HANA HOU VOL 1
Java Plum Tree Slack Key by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
Ka Oni A Ka Moku by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE
Ke Kiele by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Kimo Henderson Hula by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Kipu Kai by Sean Naauao -- NAAUAO
Lei Lihilihi Lehua by Kuana Torres Kahele -- HAWAII KEAWE (releasing 4-8)
Maui Waltz by Neal Yamamura -- NA MELE PUMEHANA
Mele Aloha by Kupaoa -- I KNOW YOU BY HEART
Milolii by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU
My Dear Darling by Kapena -- HAWAIIAN LEGACY
Pane Mai by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE
Panini Puakea by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Waika / Hole Waimea by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
You're at a Luau Now by Hula Honeys -- A HUI HOU

Playlist - March 27, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from songs heard only on vinyl albums or audio cassettes, to songs from brand new CD releases -- as well as songs from CDs released over the years.

All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

On the list below, 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. "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.

Today's show was filled with music from the Kamehameha Schools' recordings -- great choral music!

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Ainahau -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Aloha Pauahi -- NA MELE HOOHENO
AOia -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Green Carnation -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
He Manao He Aloha -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Hooheno Keia No Beauty -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Imua Kamehameha -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Kaanoi -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION
Kaililauokekoa -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Kamehameha Waltz -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Ke Alii Hulu Mamo -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Kiss Me Love -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Kuu Ipo Pua Rose -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Kuu Leilehua -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Kuu Pua Malihini -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Lei Gardenia -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION
Lei Kaahumanu -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Lei No Kaiulani -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Lovely Sunrise Haleakla -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Maile Swing -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Moanikeala -- NA MELE HOOHENO
O Kou Aloha Ia Oe -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Pauahi Ke Alii -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Pauahi O Kalani -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Pupu Ao Ewa -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION
Puuwaawaa -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Roselani Blossoms -- 2009 SONG CONTEST
Waipio / He Aloha No O Honolulu / Aina Malihini -- NA MELE HOOHENO