Hawaiian “slack key” guitar master, Jim “Kimo” West presents arrangements of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs in his “nahenahe” or warm and heartfelt style. Also included is an original composition, “Mauna Kea Sleigh Ride”. From his bouncy and facile take on “Winter Wonderland to the Celtic harp-like strains of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”,Kimo brings a distinctive island-y …
Much like a blossoming plant ready to bring forth fruit, The Green Band has grown. An idea among friends watered with practice and managed with care, it has developed into a reality nurtured with drive and cultivated through experience. When these four talented friends from south and east Oahu came together to form The Green, it was neither …
”Maluhia” (Peaceful) features traditional classics and original compositions in both English and Hawaiian, Reichel’s warm vocal style matches perfectly with the new material, whether its an acapella version of the Hawaiian hymn ”Nu ‘Oli” or the more contemporary ”Christmas Lullaby”. The top-notch production contains string arrangements by Matt Catingub, and newly composed tunes by Ben Vegas, Puakea …
Toast the yuletide season with An Ukulele Christmas, oleos Productions’ fresh take on holiday cheer. Highlighting the unique talent of celebrated Hawaiian ukulele players -Troy Fernandez, Herb Ohta, Jr., Kapena, Gordon Freitas and the most brilliant new stars on the island music scene – Taimane Gardner, Kalei Gardner, Jan Luna, The De Lima Ohana and Aaron Crowell, this …
A cross section of Hawaiian music, from lap-steel great Sol Hoopii to Ella Fitzgerald, with a large helping of slack-key guitar, lush instrumentals, gorgeous singing and melodic masterpieces, some once buried in the vinyl landfill and resurrected here for the first time. Disc 1, From Hollywood to Honolulu 1931-1957 covers the early popularization of island music by native …
Kawaiokalena is the much anticipated release from Keali i Reichel, adding to the legacy of his artful interpretations of Hawaiian music and chant. In recent years, he refocused his attention to hula and expanded his cultural teachings around the World. This album includes many hula and chant oriented selections, as well as some of his live stage signature …
The Makaha Sons has their roots in the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau, the seminal Hawaiian group of the mid-70’s that championed traditional Hawaiian music. They became simply the Makaha Sons after band member Israel Kamakawiwo’ole left to pursue a solo career. They have since blossomed into one of the most popular, sought-after recording and performing acts in Hawai’i. …
Dancing Cat’s second slack key guitar compilation CD draws from Dancing Cat recordings in the ongoing Hawaiian slack key guitar masters series, including two previously unavailable bonus tracks. The many artists on this album represent the very best from Hawai’i. This collection contains both vocal and instrumental tracks, demonstrating how slack key can be played solo, in duets …
Discover the untold stories of Hawai’i through two centuries of traditional music. Features ancient chants (oli and mele), Hawaiian-language hymns, Victorian parlor songs, paniolo or ‘cowboy’; tunes, and the compositions of Hawaii’s last monarchs. Don t miss this journey through Hawai’i’s musical heritage – steeped in tradition, transformed by worldwide influences and reborn through the struggle to …
Maui On My Mind presents a vibrant array of new compositions for the island of Maui and its people by Grammy Award Winner and Multiple Na- Ho-ku- Hanohano Award Winner Jeff Peterson. Jeff draws on his roots from traditional slack key guitar then reaches far beyond to reveal the Maui of yesterday and today. From the Paniolo …