Friday, December 5, 2014

Playlist - December 4, 2014



The holiday season has begun, to today's "Throwback Thursday" all-vinyl show included Christmas music too!

"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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "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.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and information on all the new CD releases.

Aloha Kauai by Kauai Surf Resort -- ALOHA KAUAI
Ahulili by Jessie Kalima -- HOLIDAY IN HAWAII: VOL 1 - LUAU TIME
aloha Wahaula by Tina Kaapana -- ALANIA
Haliilua by Hilo Hawaiians -- MEMORIES OF HAWAII
He Ono by Sol K. Bright -- TROPICAL HEATWAVE
Here Comes Santa in Red Canoe by The Surfers -- CHRISTMAS FROM HAWAII
Hiipoi by Bill Aliiloa Lincoln -- HULA IN FALSETTO
Hoa I Ka Rain Tuahine by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII
Hoonanea by Danny Kapoi Trio -- LIVE AT THE SHERATON-MAUI
I Love Christmas / Aloha Kalikimaka by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- I LOVE CHRISTMAS
Kilauea by Hilo Kalimas -- AROUND THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
Lahaina by Halona -- CHA-LANG-A-LANG TODAY
Lovely Sunrise Haleakala by Genoa Keawe -- HAWAII DANCES JUST FOR YOU
Mele Kalikimaka by Haleloke -- CHRISTMAS WITH ARTHUR GODFREY & FRIENDS
Mokuola by Hoopii Brothers -- ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA
Na Kuahiwi Elima by Brothers Cazimero -- HAWAII IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA
Na Moku Eha by Da Blahlas of Keaukaha -- DA BLAHLAS
Nanakuli E by Tony Lindsey & Friends -- BLUE DARLING
Nani Hanalei by Halona -- CHA-LANG-A-LANG TODAY
Nani Venuse by Da blahlas of Keaukaha -- KA LUA O KA MANAWA
Nani Wale Kuu Ike by Hooipo Trio -- JUST LIKE OLD TIMES
Niihau O Kaeokulani by Hailona -- KA LEO HAWAII
Piilaau by John Piilani Watkins -- (78RPM)
Piukeona by Myrtle K. Hilo -- WILL YOU LOVE ME
Po Mahina by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
Pua Hau O Maleka by Al Kealoha Perry -- TWILIGHT IN HAWAII
Pua Olena by Na Kaholokula -- KA NANI O KAUAI
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Arthur Lyman -- CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII
Sleight Ride by Arthur Lyman -- CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII
There's No Place Like Hawaii by Ed Kenney -- SOMEWHERE IN HAWAII
Uluwehi O Kaala by Alice Fredlund Serenaders -- ALICE, LINDA & SYBIL
Vana Vana by Hawaii Calls Chorus -- WAIKIKI

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Playlist - November 27, 2014



It's "Throwback Thursday", presenting the world's ONLY two-hour all-vinyl broadcast of the music of Hawai`i -- filled exclusively with music not available on CD, from rare out of print audio tape and vinyl recordings!

"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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "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.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and information on all the new CD releases.

Aloha Kauai by The Waiehu Sons -- WAILELE WAIEHU
Beyond the Reef by Barney Isaacs, Jr. -- ALOHA FROM HAWAII
Blue Darling by Hui Ohana -- ONO
Hamau E Ka Leo / Papio / Alika / Koni Au by Webley Edwards & chorus -- ISLAND PARADISE
Dargie Hula by Vickie Ii Rodrigues -- AUNTIE VICKIE SINGS NA MELE PUNAHELE
E Kuu Hawaii by Andy Cummings -- ALOHA FOREVER
Follow Me by Haunani Kahalewai -- HAWAII CALLS: WAIKIKI AFTER DARK
Hanohano Wale No Na Cowboy by Peter Ahia -- TALENA
Hasegawa General Store by Pua Almeida -- HAWAII TODAY
Hooluli Noho Paipai by Hailona -- KA LEO HAWAII
I'll Remember You by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- HAWAII, ITS PEOPLE AND PLACES
Ka Pua E by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KEALA
Kaanoi by The Lim Family -- PUA OLENA
Kahului by Danny Kapoi Trio -- AT THE SHERATON-MAUI
Keaukaha Smiles by Kihei Brown Trio -- RIGHT ON (KEIA)
Keep Your Eyes on the Hands by Ed Kenney -- SOMEWHERE IN HAWAII
Kui Lima by Leabert Lindsey & the Hapalaka Band -- HAPALAKA
Lai Toodle by Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAII
A Million Moons Over Hawaii by The Surfers -- THE ISLANDS CALL
Morning Dew / Alone Again Once More by Cyrus Green -- EVERGREEN HAWAIIAN
Surround Me With Love by Oliver Kelly & Friends -- SURROUND ME WITH LOVE
Sweet Someone by Genoa Keawe & Her Hula Maids -- RHYTHM OF THE ISLANDS
That's What Little Tears Are Made Of by Myrtle K. Hilo -- WILL YOU LOVE ME
This Song of Love / Dahil Sayo by Marlene Sai -- MAGIC MOODS OF WAIKIKI
Waimea Lullaby by Na Kaholokula -- PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Playlist - November 21, 2014


LOADS of new releases this time! Click highlighted titles for details about each new release (plus free soundclips). All CDs which are available to retailers, can be found 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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "Aloha Kaua`i also streams live online.

On Facebook be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of new CD releases, and upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians on tour, worldwide.

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 Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Aina Momona by Kawika Kahiapo -- KUU AINA ALOHA
E Liliu E by Maunalua -- KULEANA
E Mau Ke Aloha by Waipuna -- E MAU KE ALOHA
E Nanea Mai by Eric Lee -- ANTHOLOGY 1994-2014
Green Rose Hula by Halau Hula Olana -- HALAU HULA OLANA
I Ka Po Me Ke Ao by Gabby Pahinui -- PURE GABBY
Ka Manu by Sean Naauao & Robi Kahakalau -- SEAN & ROBI
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Kaiholu -- SWAYING SEA
Kaeo Hula by Kuana Torres Kahele -- KAHELELANI NIIHAU
Kawaihae by Kupaoa -- HALIU: VOL 2
Ke Aloha by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA
Koali by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA
Kona Hema by Ozzie Kotani -- ISLAND VIEW (available only at ozziekotani.com)
Kou Aloha Mau A Mau by Waipuna -- E MAU KE ALOHA
Mookuauhau by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom & Willie K. -- REUNION
Na Makani Eha by Bert Naihe -- YOU'RE THE ONE
Na Moku Kaulana by Kawai Cockett -- HULA! HULA! HULA!
Nani Wale Manoa by Eric Lee -- ANTHOLOGY 1994-2014
Noe Noe Maikai Ke Aloha / Kawika by O Wai La -- WEHIWEHI HAWAII
O Kamawelualani by Pahinui Brothers -- PAHINUI BROS.
Oni Waa Kaulua by Kawika Kahiapo -- KUU AINA ALOHA
Pane Mai by Palenaole -- PALENAOLE
Pua Carnation by Kupaoa -- HALIU: VOL 2
Waikolu by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom & Willie K. -- REUNION

Friday, November 21, 2014

Playlist - November 20, 2014



It's "Throwback Thursday", presenting the world's ONLY two-hour all-vinyl broadcast of the music of Hawai`i -- filled exclusively with music not available on CD, from rare out of print audio tape and vinyl recordings!

"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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "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.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and information on all the new CD releases.

Aloha Kauai by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND
Akaka Falls by Haunani Kahalewai -- HAWAII STARS
Alu Like by Haunani Apoliona -- NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAII
Beautiful Kauai by Na Kaholokula -- ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
E Huli Makou by Halekulani Girls -- TWILIGHT AT HALEKULANI
Hapa Haole Hula Girl by Andy Cummings -- QUIET LAGOON
Hasegawa General Store by Ed Kenney -- THE ED KENNEY SHOW
Ka Lae O Kaena by Leabert Lindsey & The Hapalaka Band -- CHAMPION
Ka Lehua I Milia medley by Lim Family -- SOUNDS FROM KOHALA
Kaula Ili by Wainani Kanealii -- SONGS OF THE PACIFIC
Kuahiwi Nani Waialeale / Ahe Nani Kauai by Leinaala Haili -- HIKI NO
Kuhio Beach by Sam Bernard Trio -- MAHIE
Kuu Pua I Paoakalani by Alfred Apaka -- THE HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
Lahaina-Kaanapali Train by Palani Vaughan -- IA OE E KA LA VOL 3
Lei Awapuhi by Iwalani Kamahele -- KUUIPO
Lei Kiele by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
Luau Medley by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- KAHEA O KEALE
Maikai Kauai by The Coco Palms Ambassadors -- THE COCO PALMS AMBASSADORS
Maile Lei For Your Hair by The Hawaiian Surfers -- CORAL REEF
Mauna Kea by Nina Kealiiwahamana -- NINA II: SONGS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
My DeDe by Lena Machado -- SONGBIRD OF HAWAII
Nalani Kuu Makamae by Oliver Hai Kelly -- SURROUND ME WITH LOVE
Pelekane by Sons of Hawaii -- EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAII
Pikake by Marlene Sai -- NOT PAU
Pohai Ke Aloha by Melveen Leed -- I LOVE YOU HAWAII
Pua Carnation by Kuliaikanuu -- KA WA KAHIKO
Rose Lau Lii by Tina Kaapana -- BEST OF MAMA TINA KAAPANA
Welina Oahu by The Kalimas -- ALWAYS REMEMBER MAMA

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Playlist - November 14, 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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "Aloha Kaua`i also streams live online.

On Facebook be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of new CD releases, and upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians on tour, worldwide.

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 highlighted titles for details about each new release (plus free soundclips). All CDs which are available to retailers, can be found at mele.com.

Aloha Kauai by Kuuipo Kumukahi -- SO SWEET
Aloha Slack Key by Ozzie Kotani -- ISLAND VIEW (available only at ozziekotani.com)
Amaui by Kawena -- (NEW ITUNES-ONLY DOWNLOAD)
Haenaala Sweeting by Darryl Gonzales -- INTO EXISTENCE
Hanalei Moon by Natalie Ai Kamauu -- A
He Anoi Aloha by Waipuna -- E MAU KE ALOHA
Heleli Ka Ua by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom & Willie K. -- AMY & WILLIE K. REUNION
Hilo E by Amy Hanaialii Gilliom & Willie K. -- AMY & WILLIE K. REUNION
In This Life by Israel Kamakawiwoole -- IN DIS LIFE
Iniki Malie by Kanilau -- HE HAWAII AU
Iwaki Shuffle by Chucky Boy Chock -- THE MUSIC OF CHUCKY BOY CHOCK
Ka Nani Mae Ole by Eric Lee -- ANTHOLOGY: 1994-2014
Kawaiokalena by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA
Koali by Boyson & Bobo Brown -- A TRIBUTE TO BOYSON BROWN
Komo Pono by Waipuna -- E MAU KE ALOHA
Lei Pili Aloha by Eric Lee -- ANTHOLOGY: 1994-2014
Maikai Ka Makani O Kohala by Waipuna -- E MAU KE ALOHA
Me Kou Nani E by Kelii Kanealii -- KAUAI
Mele Hoala Moku by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA
Na Nalu by Eric Lee -- ANTHOLOGY: 1994-2014
O Oe No Paha Ia by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA
Ua Kea O Manoa by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY JAZZ

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Playlist - November 13, 2014



It's "Throwback Thursday", presenting the world's ONLY two-hour all-vinyl broadcast of the music of Hawai`i -- filled exclusively with music not available on CD, from rare out of print audio tape and vinyl recordings!

"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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "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.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of the many upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians, and information on all the new CD releases.

Aloha Kauai by Hooheno Serenaders -- MELE-HULA: VOL 1
Akaka Falls by Iwalani Kahalewai -- HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR WITH SINGING: VOL 1
He Wahine Ui E by The Waiakea Hawaiians -- DREAMS OF OLD HAWAII
Hola E Pae by Andy Iona & His Islanders -- AT NIGHT BY THE OCEAN
Hooipo Hula by Melelani Serenaders -- E HULA MAI
I Kona by Kawai Cockett -- KAWAI
Kauai Beauty by Owana Salazar & Kaipo -- IN KONA
Kauionalani by The Lim Family -- MANAOIO, MANAOLANA, A ME KE ALOHA
Kawohikukapulani by Mahi Beamer -- 78RPM
Kilakila O Haleakala by The Torchlighters -- COCO PALMS PRESENTS THE TORCHLIGHTERS
Kuu Ipo I Ka Hee Pue One by Marlene Sai -- MAGIC MOODS OF WAIKIKI
Lei Aloha Lei Makamae by Ed Kenney -- THE ED KENNEY SHOW
Lei Mokihana by Pua Almeida -- HAWAII: RECIPE FOR ROMANCE
Mahukona by The Hilo Kalimas -- AROUND THE ISLAND OF HAWAII
Mai Ae I Ka Hewa by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Maori Brown Eyes by Sand with Rodney Arias -- SAND
Molokai Nui A Hina by Victor & Kuulei Punua -- MEM'RY ISLAND
Na Moku Elima by Bill Kaiwa -- THE BOY FROM LAUPAHOEHOE
Nalani by Kealoha Kalama -- POHAI KEALOHA
Nani Waimea by Benny Kalama -- AROUND THE ISLAND IN 80 SHAKES
O Kalalau by Makaha Sons of Niihau -- MAHALO KE AKUA
Opihi Moana Nui by The Hoaikanes -- KIHOALU ON THE BACK PORCH
Paahana by Leinaala Haili -- HANOHANO OLINDA
Papalina Lahilahi by Pua Almeida & The Moana Serenaders -- KUUIPO
Pehea Hoi Au by Kamehameha Schools -- GOLDEN COMMEMORATION
Pua Mamane by Sam Bernard Trio -- MAHIE
Pua O Kamakahala by The Kalimas -- KUU LEIALOHA
Punaluu by Marcella Kalua -- GIRL FROM PAPAKOLEA
Sweet Leilani by Jules Ah See -- THE HAWAII CALLS DELUXE SET
Tomi Tomi by Sonny Chillingworth -- SONNY
Ua Nani O Nuuanu by Hokulani Meatoga -- NA MELE HALIA ALOHA

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Playlist - November 7, 2014



Click highlighted titles for details about each new release (plus free soundclips). All CDs which are still in print, are available 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 -- and now 104.7FM on O`ahu. "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 Facebook be sure to "follow" the "Aloha Kauai on radio KKCR" page to keep up with news of new CD releases, and upcoming concerts by Hawai`i-based musicians on tour, worldwide.

Aloha Kauai by Kahauanu Lake Trio -- FOR MAIKI
Akaka Falls by Hui Ohana -- FROM KALAPANA TO WAIKIKI
Aloha E Ka Lauae O Makana by Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett -- MALAMA
He Lei No Aulani by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA
Hiilawe by Bobo & Boyson Brown -- A TRIBUTE TO BOYSON BROWN
Kahakai O Peka by Sean Robbins -- OLANUI
Kaua I Ka Huahuai by Kupaoa -- HALIU: VOL 2
Ke Aloha O Ka Haku / Aloha Oe by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS
Kuu Home by Cody Pueo Pata -- HE ALOHA...
Lamalama Ke Kukui by Kawika Kahiapo -- KUU AINA ALOHA
Mahana by Keikilani Lindsey -- MELEUHANE
Maui Loa by Kealii Reichel -- KAWAIOKALENA (Japan-only release)
Mauna Loa by Kunewa Mook -- OIA KA MANAWA
Na Hala O Naue by Kupaoa -- HALIU: VOL 2
Na Kukui Uila by Palani Vaughan -- PALANI VAUGHAN'S BEST: VOL 2
Papalina Lahilahi by Kawika Kahiapo -- KUU AINA ALOHA
Pua Kiele by Josh Tatofi -- (NEW iTUNES-ONLY DOWNLOAD SINGLE)
Pua Maeole by Na Leo Pilimehana -- E HULA MAI KAKOU
Puanwai by Jeff Peterson -- SLACK KEY TRAVELS
Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Gabby Pahinui -- GABBY
Sanoe by Herb Ohta, Jr. -- ISLAND STYLE UKULELE 2
Ulupalakua by Derick Sebastian -- ISLAND STYLE UKULELE 2
Waikaloa by Elaine Ako Spencer -- MY HAWAIIAN SOUVENIRS