Playlist - March 29, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). On Kaua`i, tune your radio to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- but no matter where you are, you can listen online at kkcr.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. There is also a page full of websites which offer lyrics and/or translations of island songs. And be sure to visit the MELE.COM Concert Calendar page to see if any of your favorite island musicians are headed your way!

Click highlighted titles for details about new releases.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aloha No by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Blue Darling by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- HULA RECORDS' HITS
Bumbye by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
E Ala E by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
E Apo Mai by Nathan Aweau -- E APO MAI
Every Child a Promise by Robi Kahakalau -- KEIKI O KA AINA
Green Rose Hula by Eric Lee -- KAWEHILANI
He Ui by Kamakakehau Fernandez -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS: VOL 5
Ka Anoi Pua O Uka by Kealii Reichel -- E O MAI
Kaanoi by Aaron J. Sala -- NAPOONA MAHINA
Kauhale O Kamapuaa by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI COCKETT & THE LEI KUKUI SERENADERS
Kimo Hula by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Kuu Ipo by Haunani Kahalewai -- HAWAII ALOHA: ECHOES OF OLD HAWAII (vinyl)
Kuu Pua Maeole by Na Leo Pilimehana -- E HULA MAI KAKOU
Leimomi by Thomas "Tutu" Kanaha -- (vinyl 45)
Makawao Chimes by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS (NEW RELEASE)
Pakalana A Ka Puuwai by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
Puu Huluhulu by Clyde "Kindy" Sproat -- SONGS OF THE HAWAIIAN COWBOY: NA MELE O PANIOLO
Te Waka Tapu by Kahurangi -- MUSIC OF NEW ZEALAND MAORI

Playlist - March 28, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on-island can tune to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- or listen online at kkcr.org. For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. Check the site's Concert Calendar page to see if any of your favorite island musicians are headed your way!

Click highlighted titles for details about new releases.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Ahulili by Gabby Pahinui -- BEST OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY WITH GABBY PAHINUI
E Mau Ana Ka Haaheo by Olomana -- ENDURING PRIDE
E Pili Mai by Peter Moon Band -- CANE FIRE
Halemaumau by Hoku Zuttermeister -- NA MELE HULA EKAHI
He Aloha No O Honolulu by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA
He Olu by Holunape -- HE OLU
He Punahele No Oe by Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII
Hookipa Paka by Dennis Pavao -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Imua Kamehameha by Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Ka Manu by Na Palapalai -- HAA
Ka Pua Ui by Hawaiians Unlimited -- FOR THE FIRST TIME
Ka Waiwai by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
Kamalani O Keaukaha by Kimo Alama Keaulana -- HULA LIVES!
Kananaka by Kealii Reichel -- LEI HALIA
Kaulana Kilauea by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)
Kaulana O Waimanalo by Sunday Manoa -- GUAVA JAM
Ke One Kaulana O Hawaii by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- HAI KUPUNA
Lei Manoa by Hapa -- MAUI
Mahalo E Hilo Hanakahi by Genoa Keawe & Her Hawaiians -- LET'S DANCE THE HAWAIIAN HULA (vinyl)
Moanalua by Cody Pueo Pata -- E HOI NA WAI
My Sweet Sweeting by Jesse Kalima -- JESSE KALIMA & SONS
Nani Hanalei by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES (vinyl)
Pua Hinano by Kahai Topolinski -- NOU E KAWENA (vinyl)
Pua Mohala by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY PAHINUI WITH THE SONS OF HAWAII
Sweet By and By by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - March 8, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on-island can tune to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- or listen online at kkcr.org. For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. Check the Concert Calendar page, too!

Click highlighted titles for details about new releases.

Aloha Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Aloha No by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
E Hula Ana Oe by Peter Moon Band -- BLACK ORCHID (vinyl)
Green Rose Hula by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Haliilua by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
He Akua Hemolele by Ata Damasco -- FROM THE VALLEY TO THE THRONE
Hila Hila Ole Oe by Tina Kaapana -- ALANIA (vinyl)
Hoi Hou Na Ale by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA: ISLAND MUSIC (NEW RELEASE)
Holoholo Kaa by Robert Cazimero -- HULA 2 (NEW RELEASE)
Hula O Makee by The Surfers -- ON THE ROCKS (vinyl)
Kaimana Hila by Joe Keawe -- HAWAII'S FALSETTO RETURNS
Kokee by Troy Fernandez -- STRUMMING MY UKULELE (NEW RELEASE)
Laieikawai by Teresa Bright & Frank Hewett -- KA PILINA
Leahi by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HE ALOHA NO O HONOLULU
Na Ehukai by Ehukai -- SECOND SET
Na Koolau Kuu Aloha by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
O Ke Aloha by Kamehameha Schools Keiki Chorus -- NA KEIKI O KAMEHAMEHA
Oli Aloha by Doric Yaris -- KALEO
Owl's Lullaby by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Puamana by Puamana -- HAVE A SMILE (vinyl)
Radio Hula by Ledward Kaapana -- FRESH CUTS FROM MAUI
Upcountry Ride by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS (NEW RELEASE)
Waianae Hula by Kawai Cockett -- HULA HOU (vinyl)

Playlist - March 7, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on-island can tune to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- or listen online at kkcr.org. For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. Check the Concert Calendar page -- some of these musicians may be headed your way soon!

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Aloha Ia O Waianae by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- HAWAIIAN STYLE
Bumbye by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE MARCH 27)
E Ala E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- I
E Ala Kakou by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 2
Hame Pila by Mailani Makainai -- MANAWA (NEW RELEASE)
Hanohano O Maui by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA KUMU HULA: VOL 2
Hawaii Ponoi by Kamehameha Concert Glee Club -- BEST OF PARADISE 3
He Punahele No Oe by Sons of Hawaii -- BEST OF SONS OF HAWAII: VOL 1
Isalei Lia by Fiji -- BEST OF FIJI
Ka Pua Ui by Karen Keawehawaii -- DO THE HULA
Ka Waiwai by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE MARCH 27)
Kahalaomapuana by Keawe & Tracie Lopes -- IKE O NA KUMU HULA
Kahikilani by Teresa Bright -- KA PILINA
Kawohikukapulani by Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club -- NA MELE HOOHENO
Kona Kai Opua by Richard Kauhi -- REFLECTIONS OF RICHARD KAUHI & HIS PIANO
Kuu Pua Maeole by Mahi Beamer -- SPIRIT OF THE ISLANDS: VOL 3
Mahaiula by Robert Cazimero -- RUC
Makalapua Oe by Frank Hewett -- MAKALAPUA OE
Mele Ailana by Manu Boyd -- MELE AILANA (NEW RELEASE)
My Sweet Sweeting by Dennis Pavao -- SWEET LEILANI
Na Ui O Kauai by Agnes Malabey Weisbarth -- SUNSET AT MAKAHA
Pua Maria by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE MARCH 27)
Sweet By and By by Kupaoa -- BUMBYE (NEW RELEASE MARCH 27)
Ua Mau by Kamehameha Schools Chorus -- NA KEIKI O KAMEHAMEHA
Waialae by Troy Fernandez -- STRUMMING MY UKULELE (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - March 1, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on-island can tune to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- or listen online at kkcr.org. For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. Check the Concert Calendar page -- some of these musicians may be headed your way soon!

Aloha Kauai by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Ea Mai Hawaii by Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole -- KAUMAKAIWA
Ghost Riders in the Sky by Pilioha -- PILIOHA
Hanohano Waiehu by Kawai Cockett -- A TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN
He Aloha Kuu Ipo by Pomai Williams -- MELEALOHA
Holomoana by Kamuela Kimokeo -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY KINGS: VOL 2
I Love Kauai by Jerry Santos -- EXPECTING FRIENDS
Ka Iwa by Ledward Kaapana & the Original Ikona -- HAWAII I KA PUUWAI
Ka Pili Oha by Hiikua -- AIA I HIILALO
Kaililauokekoa by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE (vinyl)
Kauiki by Leinaala Haili -- BEST OF LEINAALA
Kipukai by Hoku Zuttermeister -- NA MELE HULA EKAHI
Kuhio Beach by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Kuu Aloha E Maliu Mai by Bill Kaiwa -- MORE FROM BILL KAIWA (vinyl)
Kuu Hoa by Keola Beamer -- ISLAND BORN
Kuu Home O Kahaluu by Olomana -- LIKE A SEABIRD IN THE WIND
Laieikawai by Hoku Zuttermeister -- AINA KUPUNA
Maile Swing by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- NA LEO KAMAAINA O KUU AINA HOOHENO
Na Pua Lei Ka Ilima by Hoopii Brothers -- ALOHA FROM MAUI
Nani Kaala medley by Pekelo -- PIHA HAUOLI: PEKELO LIVE!
Pua Ala Aumoe by Makaha Sons of Niihau & Jerry Santos -- HOOLUANA
Pualeilani by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- KULIAIKANUU
Wai Ulu by Hokulani (Meatoga) and Her Na Leo Ola O Punahele -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA (cassette)

Playlist - February 28, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on-island can tune to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- or listen online at kkcr.org. For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music. Check the Concert Calendar page -- some of these musicians may be headed your way soon!

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Akahi Hoi / Adios Ke Aloha / He Lei No Kalakaua by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- KULIAIKANUU
E Kuu Lei by Amy Hanaialii & Palani Vaughan -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
E Liliu E by Johnny Pineapple -- LAST SONG (vinyl)
Haleiwa Hula by Amy Gilliom -- HAWAIIAN TRADITION
Haupu by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA (vinyl)
Henehene Kou Aka by Nathan Aweau & Jeff Peterson -- MAMO (iTunes download)
Hilo E by Sons of Hawaii -- GABBY PAHINUI WITH THE SONS OF HAWAII
Holo Ana O Kalakaua by Mark Hoomalu -- POOKELA CHANTS
Ka Hana Ia A Ke Aloha by Kihei Brown Trio -- RIGHT ON (vinyl)
Kealohalani by Maunalua -- KULEANA
Laimana by The Lim Family -- LAUNAOLE
Lilikoi by Tony Conjugacion -- O KA WA I HALA
Lovely Tiare Tahiti by Na Palapalai -- KA PUA HAE HAWAII
Mahukona by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
Manowaipuna by Kaapana Family -- HAWAIIAN CLASSICS
Mohala Pono E by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- MOHALA PONO E (NEW -- iTunes download)
Nani by Mailani Makainai -- AINA
Nani Waialeale by Mikilani Fo -- ON THE BEACH AT WAIKIKI (vinyl)
Oli Aloha by Paula Chandler -- HAWAIIAN TANGOS, HULAS & BLUES
Pa Mai Ana Ka Makani by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA II: SONGS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAII (vinyl)
Panini Pua Kea by Palolo -- PALOLO
Pua Mamane by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- LET'S HULA WITH KUUIPO
Waialae by Troy Fernandez -- STRUMMING MY UKULELE (NEW)
Waikaloa by John Keawe -- AUHELE
Wehiwehi Hawaii by O Wai La -- WEHIWEHI HAWAII

Playlist - February 22, 2013

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- culling from my personal library of vinyls, cassettes and CDs. The broadcasts are live on Kaua`i Community Radio every Thursday and Friday 7-9am (HST). Listeners on-island can tune to 90.9FM (north shore), 92.7FM (Moloa`a and Anahola), 91.9FM island-wide -- or listen online at kkcr.org. For lyrics and translations to island mele, visit huapala.org.

Free sound clips and details about the CDs you hear on "Aloha Kaua`i" can be found at MELE.COM -- with a search engine to help you find your favorite musicians, songs, album titles, and styles of island music.

From start to finish, today's show was "all-vinyl" -- and the tracks that you heard, are not available on CD (to the best of my research, anyway). Hope you enjoyed hearing these older recordings!

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1
Ahe Lau Makani by Sons of Hawaii -- THE MUSIC OF HAWAII
Akaka Falls / A Song to Hawaii by John & Pua Almeida -- MY SON PUA
Aloha Ia O Waianae by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS
Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE HULA: VOL 1
Beauty Hula by Darrell Lupenui -- DARRELL LUPENUI
Haliilua by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI
Hawaii No E Ka Oi by The Haili Church Choir -- HAWAII'S OWN HAILI CHURCH CHOIR IN CONCERT
Hawaii Ponoi by The Waikiki Serenaders -- HAWAII'S MERRY MONARCH, KALAKAUA
Hui E by Lena Machado with Dick McIntire -- TRADE WINDS
Kahelelani by Melelani Serenaders -- KAULANA O NIIHAU
Kai Opua Canoe Club Song by Cyrus Green -- CYRUS GREEN
Kaulana Ke Kuahiwi O Haleakala by Kai Davis -- OLD HAWAIIAN FAVORITES
Kaulana Molokai by Kekua Fernandez -- KEKUA: STRAIGHT FROM HAWAII
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Sam Bernard Trio -- MAHIE
Kiss & Never Tell by Tina Kaapana -- ALANIA
Koali by the Hoopii Brothers -- KAUNA
Koni Au I Ka Wai by Palani Vaughan -- IA OE E KA LA: VOL 2
Kuahiwi Nani Waialeale / Ahe Nani Kauai by Leinaala Haili -- HIKI NO
Kuhio Bay by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA II: SONG FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
Kuu Hoaloha by Linda Dela Cruz & The Halekulani Girls -- LINDA SINGS
Maikai Kauai by The Coco Palms Ambassadors -- THE COCO PALMS AMBASSADORS
Maui Girl by Hawaii Calls -- BLUE SKIES OF HAWAII
Moku O Keawe by Leilani Sharpe Mendez -- HE MELE KUU PUU WAI
Na Kane Oiwi Hawaii by Kihei Brown Trio -- RIGHT ON (KEIA)
Na Moku Kaulana by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII
Nani Waialeale by Marlene Sai -- AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN SONGS
Nawilwili by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI
Papalina Lahilahi by Marlene Sai -- HANA HOU
Pehea Hoi Au by Kamehameha Schools -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION
Pua Carnation by St. Catherine's Choir -- ISLAND PARADISE
Queen's Jubilee by Aloha Na Limahana -- THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE
Tewetewe by Vickie Ii Rodrigues & Her Family -- AUNTIE VICKIE SINGS NA MELE PUNAHELE
Ukulele Lady by Hilo Hattie -- ENCHANTED ISLES
Wahine Hele La O Kaiona by Bill Kaiwa with The Sons of Hawaii -- SINGS AT MAUNALAHILAHI
Welcome Chant by Leilani Sharpe Mendez -- HE MELE KUU PUU WAI