Playlist - February 28, 2014

"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.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases.
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" 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 Kauai by Mike Kaawa -- HWN GROOVE
Analani E / Nani Waimea by Pua Almeida & The Sunset Serenaders -- LIVE AT THE MOANA (BRAND NEW RELEASE)
Hanohano Hanalei by Ohta-San -- UKULELE COMPLETE BEST
Hui Hou O Kapiolani by Cyrus Green -- CYRUS GREEN
Ka Ipo Lei Manu by Ahumanu -- THE GATHERING
Ka Lehua I Milia by Ben Kaili -- HUANANI
Ka Uwe A Ke Aloha by Blaine Kia & Kalei Kahalewai -- KA UWE A KE ALOHA (iTunes download-only single)
Kalena Kai by 3D -- IN LIVING COLOR
Kaleponi Hula by Dick McIntire -- KAILUA
Kaulana Kawaihae by Hapa -- TUAHINE
Kuu Lei Awapuhi by Olomana -- LIKE A SEABIRD
Leo Nahenahe by Noelani Mahoe & Leo Nahenahe Singers -- FOLK SONGS OF HAWAII
Makee Ailana by Willie K. -- UNCLE WILLIE K.
Moku Kia Kahi by Linda Dela Cruz -- LINDA: HAWAII'S CANARY
Na Manu O Kalani Nui by Amy Gilliom -- HAWAIIAN TRADITION
Na Pali Outlaw by Na Pali -- PACIFIC TUNINGS
Nani by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI KU POLU (NEW RELEASE)
Nani Kauai / Aloha Ka Manini by Maunalua -- KULEANA
Nohili E by Mahi Beamer -- HAWAII'S MAHI BEAMER
Pua Iliahi by Kimo Alama Keaulana -- HULA LIVES!
To Make You Love Me, Kuuipo by Pua Almeida & The Sunset Serenaders -- LIVE AT THE MOANA (BRAND NEW RELEASE)
Ua Noho Au A Kupa by Ohana Serenaders -- KU LIKE MAKOU I HOOKAHI
Uluwehi O Kaala by Lena Machado -- TRADEWINDS

Playlist - February 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. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases.
All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"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.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Alika by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA
Hanohano Hanalei by Nani Naope -- UKULELE OF HAWAII: VOL 3
How D'ya Do by Dennis Pavao -- NA MELE HENOHENO
Ia Oe Hawaii Moku O Keawe by Frank Hewett -- HOOLA I KA POLI
Ipo Lei Momi by Kealii Reichel -- MELELANA
Ka Makani Kaili Aloha by Larry Endrina -- LANAI
Ka Nani Ao Kau by Hui Ohana -- HUI OHANA
Ka Nani O Na Pali by Bulla Kailiwai -- KAMAKELE
Ka Nani O Uluwehi by Myra English -- OH HOW I MISS YOU TONIGHT
Kauai Beauty by Par 3 -- HOWZIT
Kokee by Ledward Kaapana -- JUS' CRUZIN' (NEW RELEASE APRIL 2014)
Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One by Kalima Brothers -- 1,00O POUNDS OF MELODY
Kuu Ipo Onaona by Pua Almeida -- MUSICAL MEMENTO OF THE ISLANDS
Lei O Haena by Mahi Beamer -- MORE AUTHENTIC ISLAND SOUNDS
Lei Poinaole by Genoa Keawe -- BY REQUEST
Mokueo by Akoni -- ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS: VOL 2
Na Ka Pueo by Lena Machado -- HAWAII'S SONG BIRD: SONGBIRD OF HAWAII
Na Pali Outlaw by Na Pali -- PACIFIC TUNINGS
Nani Waialeale by Vaihi -- NAVENAVE
Nawilwili by Kaeo -- MOONLIGHT & SHADOWS
No Ke Ano Ahiahi by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU
Pearly Shells by Billy Hew Len & Barney Isaacs, Jr. -- STEEL GUITAR MAGIC
Pua Lililehua by Ledward Kaapana -- JUS' CRUZIN' (NEW RELEASE APRIL 2014)
Pua Tuberose by George Paoa -- TO MAKE YOU LOVE ME KUUIPO
Radio Hula by Lehua Kaapana Nash -- KIHOALU KAAPANA STYLE
The Voyage by Kohala -- KANAIOLOWALU SONGBOOK
Waikiki Hula by Brothers Cazimero -- IN CONCERT
Waipii by Sons of Hawaii -- HOOMAU
Waipio / Hiilawe by Hilo Hawaiians -- MEMORIES OF HAWAII

Playlist - February 21, 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. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases.
All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"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 request or a question about the music/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.

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE-HULA VOL 1
Ahe Lau Makani by Sean Naauao -- NAAUAO
Aia I Ka Maui by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KEALA
Aia I Lahaina by Ron Kualaau -- ONLY LOVE
Hooheno Ao Piilani by Hookena -- HOOMAKAHAO
Hookahi No Wai by Amy Hanaialii -- KANAIOLOWALU SONGBOOK
Hookele / Holo Waapa by Brothers Cazimero -- IN CONCERT
Hoonani by Paul Togioka -- AIKANE KUIKAWA
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by George Kahumoku -- DRENCHED BY MUSIC
Kahokulani by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Kalamaula by The Changs -- SOUNDS LIKE HAWAII
Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Lepe Ulaula by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI KU POLU (NEW RELEASE)
Ilima Beauty by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE (NEW RELEASE)
Mokuhulu by George Kahumoku -- FOOTPRINTS IN THE POI
Nani Wale Lihue by Bill Kaiwa -- GOES TO KAUAI
Olu O Puulani by Genoa Keawe -- MY LOVELY HAWAIIAN MAID
Pohai Ke Aloha by Kolea -- ME KE ALOHA
Ten by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- PURE UKULELE
Ua Mau by Hoohoihoi -- ALL HAWAIIAN
Ulili E by Hoopii Brothers -- NA MELE HENOHENO

Playlist - February 20, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from only-on-vinyl songs, to songs from brand new releases, and everything in between. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"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 request or a question about the music/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.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Alekoki by Andy Cummings -- THE WANDERING TROUBADOURS
Alu Like by Kamehameha Schools Chorus -- NA NA PUA LEI A PAUAHI
Alvin Isaacs Medley by Ed Punua -- MADE IN HAWAII: THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR
Back Yard Jam by Da Nuuanu Brothers -- ONE IN A MILLION YOU
Beauty Hula by Faith Ako -- KULAIWI
E Nihi Ka Hele by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE (NEW RELEASE)
Green Rose Hula by Haunani Kahalewai -- LOVELY HULA HANDS
Hame Pila by Honey Kalima & His Royal Hawaiians -- LOVELY HULA HANDS
Hiilawe by Paul Togioka -- AIKANE KUIKAWA
Holomua E Hawaii by Hookena -- KANAIOLOALU SONGBOOK
Honomuni by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
I Alii No Oe by Leinaala Haili -- LEINAALA
Ka Ipo Lei Manu by Hapa -- MALIHINI
Ka Mamakakaua by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Ka Ulu Niu O Waipouli by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Kaa Ahi Kahului by Kona K Blend -- KONA KAAWALOA
Kauai Beauty by Marlene Sai -- MARLENE
Ke Ahi Wela by Na Kaholokula -- TI TIME
Ke Ala O Ka Rose by Kawaiola -- HOOHENO I KA PUUWAI
Kela Mea Whiffa by Kapena -- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Laelae Medley by Vaihi -- NAVENAVE
Laiakeha by Aha Punana Leo -- INAI ELUA
Latitu by Kalei Bridges -- HAWAII CALLS PRESENTS KALEI BRIDGES
Lei Koele by Larry Endrina -- LANAI
Lei Nani by Kolea -- NO KA OHANA
Mokihana Lullaby by Pandanus Club -- KEKUMUWAI
Mokupuni by Keith & Carmen Haugen -- CHASING RAINBOWS
Na Ka Pueo by Alakai -- ALAKAI
Nawiliwili by John Almeida -- HAWAII WEAVES A LEI OF DREAMS
Nee Nee Mai A Pili by Kawika Regidor -- ALL HAWAIIAN
Tewe Tewe by Hapa -- MALIHINI
Ulili E by Teresa Bright -- PRETTY EYES

Playlist - February 14, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day! Today's broadcast was filled with love songs from Hawai`i...

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from only-on-vinyl songs, to songs from brand new releases, and everything in between. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"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 request or a question about the music/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.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aloha No by Lorna Lim -- POLINAHE
E Hoi I Ka Pili by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIPUNAHELE
E Hoi Mai by Waipuna -- E HOI MAI
E Huli Hoi Mai by Hilo Hawaiians -- HONEYMOON IN HAWAII
E Kuu Lei by Amy Hanaialii & Palani Vaughan -- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF HAWAII
E Kuu Lei, E Kuu Ipo by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- E KUU LEI, E KUU IPO
E Maliu Mai by Emma Veary -- EMMA AT THE ROYAL
E Pili Mai by Peter Moon Band -- CANE FIRE
He Aloha Kuu Ipo by Del Beazley -- NIGHT AND DAY
Hoonanea by Darlene Ahuna -- BRIDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS
Ka Ipo Lei Manu by Hapa -- IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD
Ke Aloha by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- E
Kiss Me Love by Waipuna -- MANAO PILI
Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One by Brothers Cazimero -- THE FIRST TWO ALBUMS
Lei Aloha Lei Makamae by Teresa Bright -- PAINTED TRADITION
Lei Hooheno by Weldon Kekauoha -- KA LEHUA ULA
My Sweet Sweeting by Willie K. -- AWIHILIMA
Nau Oe by Kainani Kahaunaele -- NAU OE
Pili Aloha by Olomana -- COME TO ME GENTLY
Pua Ahihi by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- MAIKI
Pua Lilia by Sunday Manoa -- CRACKED SEED
Pua Lililehua by Uluwehi Guerrero -- IN MY HEART
Wai Ulu by Na Palapalai -- KE ALA BEAUTY

Playlist - February 13, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from only-on-vinyl songs, to songs from brand new releases, and everything in between. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"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 request or a question about the music/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.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aloha Ka Wahine by Kawaikapuokalani Frank Hewett -- E HOOMAU KA HA O KA HAWAII
E Ola Mau I Ka Olelo Hawaii by Frank Endrina -- LANAI
Flying by Peter Moon Band -- GREATEST HITS COLLECTION I
Hanohano Hawaii by George Kahumoku -- DRENCHED BY MUSIC
Hiilawe by Jesse Kalima -- HOLIDAY IN HAWAII
Home Kapaka by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- EIA (NEW RELEASE)
Hualalai by Kaau Crater Boys -- MAKING WAVES
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Waipuna Slack Key Band -- HAWAIIAN MEMORIES
Ia Oe E Ka La E Aloha Nei by Hookena -- THIRST QUENCHER
In This Life by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- IN DIS LIFE
Ke Kali Nei Au by Benny Rogers -- ON THE BEACH AT WAIKIKI
Ke Kiele by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Kuu Iini by Gary Aiko & Iwalani Kahalewai -- HALIA ALOHA
Kuu Ipo by George Naope -- ROMANTIC HAWAII
Lehua Pua Kea by Bina Mossman & Genoa Keawe -- 45RPM
Love Song of Kalua by Ed Kenney -- WAIKIKI
Mahina O Hoku by Danny Kapoi Trio -- AT THE SHERATON-MAUI
Mai Hai Ia Hai by Brothers Cazimero -- SOME CALL IT ALOHA
Maile Swing by Genoa Keawe -- AMONG MY HAWAIIAN SOUVENIRS
Na Alii by The Teves Ohana -- (private recording)
O Mai O Emalani by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
Pandanus by Danny Carvalho -- KE AU HOU
Paoakalani by Alfred Apaka -- THE HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
Pela Ka Lanakila by Waltah Boy Tavares -- SIMPLY HAWAIIAN
Punaiki Ea by Makaha Sons -- KE ALAULA
Sweet Memory / Makalapua by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI PUA KENIKENI
Waianae Hula by Holunape -- AHEA? ANO!
Waimea Kuu One Hanau by Alice Namakelua -- KUULEI ALOHA POINAOLE

...and they I stayed on-air for another two hours, filling for "Kahea Kaua`i". Here's what I played for that broadcast:

96795 by Kapala -- Imprint
Wahine Ilikea by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Village Church by CJ Helekahi -- KA MAHINA
Sunrise by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- PURE UKULELE (NEW RELEASE)
The Rose of Koolau by Pancho Graham -- KONA WIND DAYS
Pua Alii O Ka La by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Oli Aloha / E Ku Kanaka by Hookena -- HOOKENA 5
North Swell by John Keawe -- D-TOUR (NEW RELEASE)
Na Pua Nani O Iwaki by Chucky Boy Chock -- Na Pua Nani O Iwaki
Miliopua by Cody Pueo Pata -- HE ALOHA...
Lei O Maili / Dance With Me by Kupaoa -- I KNOW YOU BY HEART
Ke Ala Lauae by Ikaika Blackburn -- MALIU
Kauai Beauty by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- E ALA E
Ka Leo O Ka Moa by Mark Yamanaka -- LEI MAILE
I Alii No Oe by Hulu Lindsey -- A HE LEO WALE NO E (NEW RELEASE)
Honesuckle Sweet by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Heeia by Mailani Makainai -- AINA
He Waiwai Nui by Kaukahi -- LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
He Wahine Ui by Cyril Pahinui -- KANI PU KOLU (BRAND NEW RELEASE)
Hanohano O Maui by Kealii Reichel -- MELELANA
Hanohano O Maui Nui A Kama by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
Haleakala Hula by Uluwehi Guerrero -- NA MELE HULA ALOHA
Eo Hana by Kamaka Kukona -- HANU AALA
Down by the Shack by the Sea by Don Ho -- GREATEST HITS
Backroads by John Keawe -- D-TOUR (NEW RELEASE)

Playlist - January 7, 2014

"Aloha Kaua`i" brings you the music of Hawai`i -- from only-on-vinyl, to new releases, and everything in between. On the playlist below, vinyl and cassette recordings are noted in italics.

Click on highlighted song titles for details (and free sound clips) of new releases. All CDs which are still in print, can be purchased at mele.com.

"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 request or a question about the music/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.

Aloha Kauai by Brothers Cazimero -- BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO: VOL 3
Akaka Falls by Hoopii Brothers -- ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA
Aloha Ia No O Maui by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA (NEW RELEASE)
Awaiaulu by Pekelo -- PIHA HAUOLI: PEKELO LIVE
He Mele Lau Lai by Darren Benitez -- MOTHER OF THE SEA
Hui Hou O Kapiolani by Cyrus Green -- CYRUS GREEN
Hula O Makee by Waiehu Sons -- HOOLU
Kalamaula by Neal Yamamura -- NA MELE PUMEHANA (NEW RELEASE)
Kie Kie by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Kohola by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE (NEW RELEASE)
Kokee by Vaihi -- NAVENAVE
Kona Hema by Halona -- CHA-LANG-A-LANG TODAY
Mahina O Hoku by Rainbow Serenaders -- RHYTHM OF THE ISLANDS
Mai Poina Oe Iau by Bill Kaiwa & Maile Serenaders -- KAMAAINA SONGS
Mauna Kea by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA II: SONGS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
Na Kuahiwi Elima / Kimo Hula by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII
Night of Tropic Love / Hula Lady / Maile Swing by Jerry Byrd -- BY REQUEST
Poliahu I Ke Kapu by Hawane Rios -- POLIAHU I KE KAPU
Poliahu by Hookena -- NA KAI EWALU
Pua Tuberose by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- HULA IN FALSETTO
Sweet Memory by Sandwich Isle Band -- HALIA ALOHA
Trade Winds by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- PURE UKULELE (NEW RELEASE)
Ulili E by Sandwich Isle Band -- SANDWICH ISLE BAND
Waioleka by Tina Kaapana & Hui Ohana -- ALANIA