Playlist - December 30, 2011

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Last show of 2011, so I filled it with lots of tributes to the island of Kaua`i, plus "Happy New Year" party-themed mele. Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Ama Ama by George Kahumoku -- FOOTPRINTS IN THE POI
Auld Lang Syne (Hawaiian) by Noelani Mahoe & The Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Come My House by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
Drinking Champagne by Myra English -- BEST OF THE CHAMPAGNE LADY
Eating of the Poi by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Fish & Poi by Sean Naauao -- FISH AND POI
Greensleeves by Sonny Chillingworth -- LOS HAWAIIANOS (vinyl)
Halalu by Alea -- KAULUPONO
He Ono by 3 Scoops of Aloha -- KINOHI LOA (vinyl)
I Love Kauai by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Edith Kanakaole -- HIIPOI I KA AINA ALOHA
Kauai Beauty by Hookena -- LEI PULAMAHIA: TREASURE 2
Koni Au I Ka Wai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- NA LANI EHA
Me Ka Miki Poi by Kihei Brown Trio -- RIGHT ON (vinyl)
Mokihana Lullaby by Nick Castillo -- IN DREAMS
Mr. Sun Cho Lee by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- HAWAII'S KEOLA & KAPONO BEAMER
Na Ai Ono by Brothers Cazimero -- SOME CALL IT ALOHA
Na Ono O Ka Aina by George Kahumoku -- TROUBLED PARADISE
Nani Kauai by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Nohili E by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLUANA
Ola I Ka Poi by Frank Hewett -- E HOOMAU KA HA O KA HAWAII
Oli Oli Makahiki Hou / Hape Nu Ia by Noelani Mahoe & The Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
One More Round by Irmgard Farden Aluli -- FROM IRMGARD WITH LOVE
Opelu by Clyde "Kindy" Sproat -- SINGS SONGS & STORIES
Papalina Lahilahi by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN
Poi, My Boy by Kanilea Collection -- NAHENAHE
Room Service by Rap Reiplinger -- POI DOG WITH CRABS
We'll Share the Same Bowl of Poi by Ed Kenney -- ROYAL HAWAIIAN LUAU (vinyl)

Playlist - December 29, 2011

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Today's show featured music which is featured in the new George Clooney film, "The Descendants" (they are marked with a ** in front of the song title). Loved the film!

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
** Auwe by Ray Kane -- THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE
Blue Darling by Tony Lindsey -- HULA RECORDS' HITS
** Deep in an Ancient Hawaiian Forest by Makana -- VENUS AND THE SKY TURNS TO CLAY
Haleakala / Makawao by Kealohi -- KEALOHI
Halona by Kindy Sproat -- SINGS SONGS AND STORIES OF HAWAII
Hanohano Olinda by Linda Dela Cruz -- HAWAII'S CANARY
** Hapuna Sunset by Charles Michael Brotman -- SLACK KEY GUITAR
** Hawaiian Skies by Jeff Peterson -- MAUI ON MY MIND
** Heeia by Gabby Pahinui & The Sons of Hawaii -- MUSIC OF OLD HAWAII
** Hiilawe by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY SOLO
** Imi Au Ia Oe by Keola Beamer -- MAUNA KEA
** Ka Loke by Dennis Pavao & Makaha Sons -- NA PUA O HAWAII
** Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY
** Ka Mele O Kuu Puuwai by Sol Hoopii -- KING OF THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR
Ka Ua Loku by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN: VOL 2 (vinyl)
Ka Wahine Ui by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI (NEW RELEASE)
Kaa Ahi Kahalui by Hui Ohana -- ONO (vinyl)
Kaehukai by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KEALA (vinyl)
** Kalena Kai by Keola Beamer -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS INSTRUMENTAL COLLECTION
** Kauai Beauty by Gabby Pahinui -- RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi by George Helm -- A TRUE HAWAIIAN: VOL 2 (vinyl)
Kimo Hula by Bill Kaiwa -- THE BOY FROM LAUPAHOEHOE (vinyl)
Kona Kai Opua by Haili Choir -- HAWAII'S OWN HAILI CHOIR IN CONCERT (vinyl)
** Leahi by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY
** Mom by Lena Machado -- HAWAIIAN SONG BIRD
Only Ashes Remain by Kalima Brothers -- 1,000 POUNDS OF MELODY
Ua Nani O Nuuanu by Eddie Kamae -- THIS IS EDDIE KAMAE (vinyl)
Ua Nani O Nuuanu (chant) by Iolani Luahine -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII (vinyl)
** Ulili E by Dennis & David Kamakahi -- OHANA
** Wai O Ke Aniani by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY

Playlist - December 23, 2011

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Two hours of island holiday music -- MELE KALIKIMAKA!!

Ave Maria by Willie K. -- (from 2010 Hawaiian Host Christmas candy sampler promo)
Christmas in Hawaii by Waimanalo Keiki -- MELE KALIKIMAKA
Christmas in the Isles by Teresa Bright & Honolulu Children's Opera Chorus -- HAWAII'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS
Christmas Luau by Makaha Sons -- CHRISTMAS DAY IN HAWAII NEI
Filipino Christmas by Frank DeLima -- SILVA ANNIVERSARY
The First Noel (instrumental) by DeLima Ohana -- AN UKULELE CHRISTMAS
Hamau E Na Kanaka by Amy Hanaialii -- A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Hawaiian Santa by Brothers Cazimero -- CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Hele Mai Oukou by Amy Hanaialii -- A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Here Comes Santa in a Red Canoe by Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club -- CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND AND FRIENDS
Hoonani I Ka Hale by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
I Love Christmas / Aloha Kalikimaka by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- I LOVE CHRISTMAS (vinyl)
Island Christmas by Teresa Bright -- A BRIGHT HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Jingle Bells (instrumental) by Ozzie Kotani & Steve Sano -- A TARO PATCH CHRISTMAS
Ka Po Laelae Ka Hikina Mai by Amy Hanaialii -- A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Kanaka Christmas by Lucky Luck -- SANTA'S GONE HAWAIIAN
Kani Kani Pele by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Keiki Kane Hookani Pahu by Hookena -- HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
La Kalikimaka by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- CHRISTMAS TIME WITH EDDIE KAMAE & SONS OF HAWAII
Mele Kalikimaka by Genoa Keawe & Her Hula Maids -- SANTA'S GONE HAWAIIAN
Mele Kalikimaka Ia Kakou by Waimanalo Keiki -- MELE KALIKIMAKA
Mele Kalikimaka Ia Oe by Cody Pueo Pata -- HALELU
Mele Mai Na Anela by Hawaii Calls Orchestra & Chorus -- A MERRY HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Merriest Hawaiian Christmas by Honolulu Boy Choir -- HAWAII'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS
My Hawaiian Christmas by Honolulu Boy Choir -- HAWAII'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS
Numbah One Day of Christmas by Lucky Luck -- BEST OF LUCKY LUCK
O Holy Night / Po Hemolele by Willie K. -- WILLIE KALIKIMAKA
Pomaikai Wale Ko Ke Ao by Amy Hanaialii -- A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Sanoe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Santa's Hula by Robi Kahakalau -- AN ISLAND CHRISTMAS WITH SISTAH ROBI
Shaka Kalikimaka by Imua -- SHAKA KALIKIMAKA
Silent Night / Po Lai E by Kealii Reichel -- MALUHIA
White Christmas by Brothers Cazimero -- CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Playlist - December 22, 2011

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Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- ALOHA KAUAI (vinyl)
Carol of the Bells by Teresa Bright -- A CHRISTMAS SEASON'S DELIGHT
Christmas Island by Leilani Rivera Bond -- A KAUAI CHRISTMAS
Christmas Luau by Makaha Sons -- CHRISTMAS DAY IN HAWAII NEI
E Halelu by Ahumanu -- HALELU
E Naughty Naughty Mai Nei / Ma Anei Mai Oe by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Haleakala Hula by Kaulana -- OHANA (NEW RELEASE FROM JAPAN)
He Aloha No Kuuipo Elua by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI (NEW RELEASE)
Here Comes Santa in a Red Canoe by Frank DeLima & Honolulu Boy Choir -- HAWAII'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS
Hiilawe by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- IN DIS LIFE
Jingle Bell Rock by Ozzie Kotani -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS
Joy to the World by Hapa -- HOLIDAYS
Ka Hee Nui O Wainini by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI (NEW RELEASE)
Kaulana Kawaihae by Hui Ohana -- MAGIC ISLANDS
Ke Aloha Kalikimaka by Kealii Reichel -- MALUHIA
Little Drummer Boy by Hookena -- HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Kona Kai Opua by Weldon Kekauoha -- HAWAIIAN MAN
Kuu Milimili by Kaulana -- OHANA (NEW RELEASE FROM JAPAN)
Kuu One Hanau E by Nick Castillo -- KA HUAKAI (NEW RELEASE)
Mai Poina Oe Iau by Bill Kaiwa & Maile Serenaders -- KAMAAINA SONGS (vinyl)
Maunaloa by Willie K. -- HOME AWAY FROM HOME (cassette)
Mele Hoala Moku by Kealii Reichel -- AULANI: MUSIC OF THE MAKAALA (Disney Resort CD)
Mele Kalikimaka by Martin Pahinui -- CLASSIC ISLAND CHRISTMAS
Nani Kauai by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Night Befo' Christmas by Kathy Collins -- MOONBOWS FOR CHRISTMAS
Ninipo by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Po Lai E by Waimanalo Keiki -- MELE KALIKIMAKA
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Ike Pono -- DEEP WATERS
White Christmas by Sonny Lim -- SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS
Winter Wonderland by Cindy Combs -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS

Playlist - December 16, 2011

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Aina O Lanai by Darren Benitez -- BROKEN HEARTS
Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aloha No by Weldon Kekauoha -- HOALA IAPANA
Aole La by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
Beauty of Mauna Kea by Keola Beamer -- KOLONAHE
E Pii I Ka Nahele by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Haleakala by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS WITH SONNY WAIAU
Haleiwa Paka by Anelaikalani -- E MAU NO
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Na Palapalai -- NANEA
Hoonani I Ka Hale (Deck the Halls) by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- CHRISTMAS TIME WITH EDDIE KAMAE & THE SONS OF HAWAII
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Cyril Pahinui -- CYRIL PAHINUI
Ka Mamakakaua by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 1
Kani Kani Pele (Jingle Bells) by Hawaii Calls Orchestra (with Nina Kealiiwahamana) -- A MERRY HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Koamalu by Kupaoa -- PILI O KE AO
Mehameha / White Sandy Beach by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- HOOLUANA
Mele Kalikimaka / Jingle Bells by Troy Fernandez -- AN UKULELE CHRISTMAS
Mele Kalikimaka Ia Kakou by Hookena -- HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Merriest Hawaiian Christmas by Honolulu Boy Choir -- MERRIEST HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Mokuola by Hoopii Brothers -- ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA (vinyl)
Nani Hanalei by Raiatea Helm -- SEA OF LOVE (NEW RELEASE)
O Come Emmanuelle by Kohala -- KOHALA CHRISTMAS
Poliahu by Teresa Bright -- A GALLERY
Poliahu I Ke Kapu by Hawane -- POLIAHU I KE KAPU (iTunes download-only; NEW RELEASE)
Rapid Transit Hula by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Sanoe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Ulili E by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAUNALOA (NEW RELEASE)
Wai O Ke Aniani by Kapena -- HAWAIIAN LEGACY

Playlist - December 15, 2011

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Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Haliilua by Holunape -- HE OLU
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Kohala -- KOHALA CHRISTMAS
He Nani Molokai by Hoopii Brothers -- ALOHA FROM MAUI
Hoomakeaka by Kainani Kahaunaele -- OHAI ULA
Huakai Hele by Kawika Kahiapo -- MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR: VOL 3
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Ozzie Kotani & Steve Sano -- TARO PATCH CHRISTMAS
Ka Huila Wai by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- FACING FUTURE
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Keola & Kapono Beamer -- HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Kaimuki Hula by Dennis Pavao -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Kalamaula by Hui Ohana -- FROM KALAPANA TO WAIKIKI
Kanaka Christmas by Lucky Luck -- BEST OF LUCKY LUCK
Kani Kani Pele (Jingle Bells) by Royal Hawaiian Band (with Nina Kealiiwahamana) -- CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND & FRIENDS
Kawika by Moe Keale -- LIVE IN WAIKIKI
Koni Au I Ka Wai by Keoki Kahumoku -- MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR: VOL 3
Kulaiwi by Kamehameha Schools (with Brother Noland) -- NA KEIKI O KAMEHAMEHA
Kuu Papale by Lono -- E ALOHA E (NEW RELEASE)
Kuu Tita by Kawai Cockett -- O KAOHAO KUU AINA NANI
Maunaleo by Kealii Reichel -- MELELANA
Mele Kalikimaka by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS
Mele Kalikimaka Ia Oe by Sean Naauao -- A KANAKA CHRISTMAS
Moku Kia Kahi by Kealohi -- KEALOHI
Nane by Del Beazley -- WORLD'S GOT TO CHOOSE
Nohili E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Numbah One Day of Christmas by Waimanalo Keiki -- MELE KALIKIMAKA
O Holy Night by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS
O Kokee by Waipuna -- E HOI MAI
Paumalu by Brothers Cazimero -- DESTINY
Sanoe by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- `A (NEW RELEASE)
Sweet Ka Makani by Lim Family -- HULA BIG ISLAND STYLE

Playlist - December 9, 2011

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Aleamai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- NA HIWA KUPUNA O KUU ONE HANAU
Aloha Kauai by Steve & Teresa -- THE STEVE & TERESA COLLECTION
E Chanela by Pandanus Club -- E MAKAALA
Haaheo Kauai by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU (vinyl)
Haleakala Hula by Leokane Pryor -- HOME MALANAI
Hanalei Moon by Kimo & Robbie Kaholokula -- THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC OF KAUAI
Hanohano Hawaii by Keoki Kahumoku -- MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR: VOL 1
He Aloha Mele by Iva Kinimaka -- HAWAII COCONUT HITS
Home for the Holidays by Kohala -- KOHALA CHRISTMAS
Hoolana by Nathan Aweau -- NA HAKU MELE: THE HAWAIIAN SONGWRITERS
Ina by Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm -- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA
Ka Nalu Kua Loa by Na Kama -- KAMAKOLU
Ke One Nei Ka Huila (Luau Hula) by Keola Beamer -- ISLAND BORN
Keawaiki by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY
Kilakila O Moanalua by Lono -- E ALOHA E (new)
Lae La Lae Lae by Teves Ohana -- TEVES OHANA
Little Drummer Boy by Ozzie Kotani & Steve Sano -- TARO PATCH CHRISTMAS
Lumahai by Owana Salazar -- WAHINE SLACK 'N STEEL
Mahina O Hoku by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Maile Swing by Kamehameha Schools -- 2009 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS SONG CONTEST
Mele Kalikimaka by Willie K. -- WILLIE KALIKIMAKA
Merry Christmas Darling by Ozzie Kotani & Steve Sano -- TARO PATCH CHRISTMAS
Na Makani Eha by Eddie Kamae & Sons of Hawaii -- YESTERDAY & TODAY VOL 2
Nani Ka Honua by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Noho Paipai by Pali -- WITH ALOHA
Numbah One Day of Christmas by Ed Kenney & The Honolulu Boy Choir -- HAWAII'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS
Panini Pua Kea by Pua Almeida & His Polynesians -- SURF RIDER (vinyl)
Poliahu I Ke Kapu by Hawane -- POLIAHU I KE KAPU (iTunes download-only)
Silver Bells by Ledward Kaapana -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS
Sweet Lei Ka Lehua by Johnny Lum Ho -- CAN'T YOU HEAR ME CALLING?
Ulupalakua by Ronnie Hokuao Kaohelaulii -- BEST OF ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS
Waiomina by Leabert Lindsey & Sonny Lim -- SONGS OF THE HAWAIIAN COWBOY: NA MELE O PANIOLO