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DA BRUDDAH'S
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Record label promo
- Comedy. Promo - Remember shmall keed time with your friends? This crazy group of guys will take you back... (Tony Silva and James Roache)
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ATA DAMASCO
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Promo page ... Expressing his religious heritage, Ata Damasco presents his
first solo album -- filled with the hymns and gospel tunes of his childhood,
and dedicated to his family. "From the Valley to the Throne"
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DAMES
- The Dames were a popular duo of Maui singer/songwriters, much in the same vein as the Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge. Except we like our Dames better! All of the songs are well written originals. We've heard that the Dames have left for the mainland; they opened the show for some mainland band called "Hootie & the Blowfish" and the Blowfish took such a liking to them that they are helping them get some mainland exposure! Dames Rule!
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- SEE DAMON WILLIAMS
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LIZ DAMON & THE ORIENT EXPRESS
- One hit wonder with "1900 Yesterday" (1971).
- DA NU'UANU BROTHERS
- SEE "NU'UANU BROTHERS"
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WILLIAM DAQUIOAG
- Promo - Hawaiian Lullabyes: Soothe your baby to sleep with soft lullaby renditions from Hawai`i's favorites. Gentle vocal and instrumental music will ease your little ones to sleep. Hawaiian instruments and sounds of nature are also added to these Hawaiian classics. All music played, produced, and arranged by William Daquioag. Featured vocalists are Nadia Espejo and Annette White.
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DENNIS JR. DAS
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CHARLES K.L. DAVIS
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Promo page ... A legend...no longer with us. 1993 Na Hoku Hanohano Award
Winner: Anthology Album of the Year CHARLES K. L. DAVIS "...Sings and Plays for
Hawai`i" 1992
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DAYTRIPPERS
- Hawaii Beatles tribute band.
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GEORGE DE FRETES
- Vintage.
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NADIA DELEYE
- Jazz singer from Kauai. Background vocals for Howard Hewlett
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FRANK DELIMA
- "Silva Anniversary" -- Celebrating his 25th anniversary as Hawaii's premiere comedian, Frank has compiled some of his best known and best loved "bits" on this CD. And in keeping with his outrageous sense of humor, the album's liner notes aren't just sparse -- there are none. No cover photo...nothing. Just bare bones comedy, De Lima-style! The final track is truly a joy to hear again (long unavailable) -- his Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning song, the beautiful "Waimea Lullaby".
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KELLY BOY DELIMA
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Promo page ... Stepping outside of his usual place within the group Kapena,
Kelly Boy presents an interesting array of selections on his first solo album.
Star Bulletin review: "KAPENA, Kelly DeLima and Timo and Tiva Tatofi, signed
with Ken Kahanu Post in 1986, won two Hoku Hanohano Awards in 1988, and has been hot
ever since. That makes DeLima's solo album puzzling. It was released without
formal announcement two months ago and finds him doing what he's done for 12
years -- but without the Tatofis. DeLima is a memorable singer and ukulele
virtuoso. He adds local-style rap lite to a loopy make-over of the Miracles'
"Tears of A Clown" and makes it his most imaginative pop remake. "Tropical
Lady," recorded by Kapena in 1986, is another gem. Three new songs show his
range as a writer. "It Won't Be Long" is a solid testament of Christian faith,
but other remakes are basic local pop and Jawaiian stuff with the usual excess
synthetic filler. Stronger arrangements would better display his talent."
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JACK DEMELLO
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website promo
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News Article
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Review
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Promo page ... If you don't know who Jack de Mello is, and his many
contributions to the music and musicians of Hawai`i, you need this album to at
least help you scratch the surface of all his works. If you know who Jack de
Mello is, you will want this album to remind you of his classic compositions
and orchestral stylings -- from proud marches, to lush waltzes, to the songs
held near and dear by all who love Hawai`i. Liner notes contain no lyrics, but
do provide a rich history of de Mello's contributions.
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DENISE (TAJIRI)
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MARTIN DENNY
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Website
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Promo page -- During the 1950s and 1960's Martin Denny's recordings, with their birdcalls and pulsing jungle rhythms, evoked images of the tropics for everyone. Mix yourself a mai tai, and let this double "Best of" album transport you to the Tiki Lounge! Martin Denny Golden Greats. Martin Denny's brand of music, as
represented by this Golden Series album, covers many bases. With one exception,
"Hawaii Tattoo," the song titles offer no suggestion that they are performed in
a style with a history and character of its own: the solid character of the
Hawaiian people. "A Taste Of Honey," and "More" are from films. "Ebb Tide,"
"Call Me" and "Black Orchid" are songs off the record hit parade. "Quiet
Village" is, of course, one of Denny's most unique successes, replete with the
sounds of jungle inhabitants. "Beyond The Reef" and "The Enchanted Sea" are
musical salutes to the Pacific Ocean which surrounds the Islands and their
citizens.
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DIANE & DA BOYZ
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PETER DILLINGHAM (& FRIENDS)
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- In 1947, steel guitarist Peter Dillingham decided to record some of the
favorites of the day. With Bill Akamuhou as the lead vocalist and Bill's group,
the Nautical Hawaiians handling backup, Peter took his 6-string steel into the
studio. Together they recorded a dozen songs. These recordings were put away
and forgotten until 1999 when Peter found them in a closet a home -- boxes of
78s that had not seen the light of day for over 50 years. Now, restored and
remastered, comes this "new" release. (Limited Edition Vol I & II)
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DISGUYZ
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Label website: bio/info
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- Promo -- DisGuyz is a talented group of five young men who have their roots in singing a capella. They all are recent Hawai`i high school graduates and perform with the YES! International Revue in Waikiki. Liner notes include lyrics. DISGUYZ (Calsen Aiwohi, Justin Alverio, Ian Ayson, Jason Lent, Junior Mika)
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DITA (HOTFIELD)
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DON TIKI
- Promo - This album will take you back to when "exotica" was hip and cool -- lots of drums, bird calls and sounds of the tropical jungle, first brought to us by Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman. Pour your pina colada, sit back, and enjoy...! (Jimmy Borges, Teresa Bright, Martin Denny, and others)
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MARTY DREAD
- Jawaiian reggae. Reggae Rock Maui Style. Promo - Keiki Reggae. Don't let the title fool you. This may very well be Marty Dread's best album. He has many of Hawaii reggae's best talents with him, including Pato Banton, as well as chanter Leiohu Ryder, youthful slack key legend Ikaika Brown, harmonica whiz Steve Sargenti and Molokai's 15-year-old teen heartthrob vocalist, Darrell Labrado. Highlights include Dread and Labrado on "Pokemaster" and "Mouse in the House" and a jammin' instrumental version of the Sesame Street theme featuring Sargenti.
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DR. NAT:
- Rio Ritmo, Latin, Brazilian, Gypsy, Maui, dance band
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BOBBY DUNNE BAND
- Lives and plays in Hawaii; plays gigs periodically in his hometown of Chicago.
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Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo; Maui's hottest dance band
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E & S HAWAIIAN BAND (Broken Link)
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E & S Hawaiian Band began evolving over 20 years ago when Evan "Eddy" Lee and
Kelly "Scotty" Scott started to play music, and to sing and compose songs
around late night campfires under the moon at Ehuka'i Beach on O'ahu's North
Shore. But the duo is much more than just a pair of musicians in a band.
Besides collaborating in music the two have also been best-friends, and their
friendship has been based on a common high-school background, and upon sharing
together many day-to-day activities such as surfing and power-lifting.
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MICHAELLE EDWARDS
- Promo - "Tropical Twilight" This CD won A Hoku Hanohano Award in 1998 for Best New Jazz Vocal Recording and it's easy to see why. Michaelle Edwards' biggest influences are Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday. These selections run the gamut from jazzy to Brazilian and Hawaiian and feature unforgettable arrangements eloquently written and executed by Peter Sprague- guitar virtuoso, also appearing is Ken Emerson (Michaelle's local "Hula Cats" duo partner) on Hawaiian Steel Guitar. SEE KEN EMERSON
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WEBLEY EDWARDS
- Archived recordings of Hawaii Calls
- As much as anyone, Webley Edwards brought Hawaiian music into American households during the Space Age Pop era. For over 37 years, Edwards produced and hosted the radio series, "Hawaii Calls," featuring live performances broadcast from Honolulu.
Edwards came to Hawaii in 1928 as a car salesman, but in 1935, he arranged for a two-week trial run for a radio show of "authentic" Hawaiian music. With Harry Owens as musical director, "Hawaii Calls" was first heard on Saturday, 3 July 1935, from the Moana Hotel. The show was accepted by stateside listeners, but Edwards was forced to get state funding from the Hawaii Tourist Bureau to break even. In the early years, the performers often went unpaid.
Edwards also faced the problem of material. With the help of Al Kealoha Perry, who took over from Owens in 1937, Edwards slowly accumulated the world's largest collection of Hawaiian songs, over 3000 total, culled from the libraries of Charles King, Johnny Noble, and other "haoles."
Edwards took a break from music to work as a reporter for CBS Radio in the Pacific Theater during World War Two. Among his exclusives was the first interview with Col Paul Tibbetts, pilot of the Enola Gay, after dropping the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Beginning in the early 1950s, Capitol Records signed him to an exclusive deal that resulted in over 20 albums of Hawaiian music released under his name and the "Hawaii Calls" moniker. Edwards was not a perform; rather, he was an impresario who arranged for Hawaiian performers such as Alfred Apaka, Haleloke, Simeon and Andy Bright, and George Kainapau to record for "Hawaii Calls" compilation albums.
Edwards was criticized for bastardizing Hawaiian music to appeal to the continental audience, but his response was, "The songs are not so important. It's the atmosphere we're striving for."
"Hawaii Calls" hung on longer than most shows through the declining days of network radio (the public funding didn't hurt), but after Edwards suffered a heart attack and left the show in 1972, it lost what little listenership it had and its new owners were forced to put it "on vacation" in 1975.
Edwards' Capitol recordings are more noteworthy now for their packaging than for their content. Fire Goddess, for example, features a dramatic native maiden holding up two strategically-placed flaming cocoanuts. But the music is a pretty uninspiring assortment of chants and songs.
SEE HAWAII CALLS
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EHUKAI
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Promo page ... "Ehukai" (Kaulana Pakele, Tosh Kealoha, Gil Kahai, Jason Kaleo,
Earl Kalawai`a, Jr., Alwyn Erub) 1997 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner: Song of
the Year - "Moloka`i Slide" Single of the Year - "Moloka`i Slide"
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EKOLU
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“Down in the Valley” became their first hit back in 1999. This album made them well-known not only in Hawaii, but also in the Mainland and as far as the East coast. Three years later, Ekolu came out with their second debut album called, “Shores of Waiehu.” This album gave Hawaii a little twist of its own unique style. Hits such as “Just one Night” and “Shores of Waiehu” took up a lot of air time on the local radio stations in Hawaii.
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ELUA KANE
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- Promo page -- These two Hawaiian men truly live the lifestyle of which they
sing. Their music is a breath of fresh Hawaiian air, merging familiar songs of
Hawaii's past with new original compositions for a smooth and usnny blend.
Damien Farden and Tau Grieg celebrate, in song, the gifts of Hawaiian living:
early morning canoe paddles, bountiful Hawaiian feasts, cherished people and
places, and intimate moments of fond memory. Liner notes include lyrics and
(where needed) translations for most songs on the album. ELUA KANE (Tau Grieg
and Damien Farden) "Paddle to the Rising Sun" 2000
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KEN EMERSON
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Promo page ... Ken Emerson is one of Hawaii's best known guitarists, and has
over 30 years of writing, recording, and touring experience with many of
Hawaii's most loved musicians, as well as some of pop music's finest artists.
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LARRY ENDRINA
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Larry Endrina, Lanai musician - his music and his island home - LD Productions,
Inc. - Lanai City, HI 96763-0486
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MYRA ENGLISH, the "Champagne Lady"
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Promo - A fixture in Waikiki for many years, Myra was a "90s Woman" before it was
fashionable or generally accepted. Consider: wife, loving mother of four,
graduate of business school, world-class entertainer, Aloha Week Queen, pa`u
rider, "ambassador of aloha," and an illustrious career in the Hawai`i State
Legislature which continues to this day. Thirty-nine years old and holding -
this woman is a human dynamo. She's still in top form and continues to travel
extensively, doing concerts in Japan and performing at special functions when
at home. PROMO - Maui's Myra English began her performing career during the post-World War II days of Honolulu & Waikiki. She performed with slack key guitar great Sonny Chillingworth and steel guitar legend Billy Hew-Len, who also appear on this album of the songs that she was best known for. Her falsetto voice brings the listener to a time of classic Hawaiian music - and her English language songs have a fun country twang to them! Sadly, Myra English passed away in early 2001. Later that year, she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts.
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ENSEMBLE PACIFIC
- Ensemble Pacific is: Charles Michael Brotman: classical guitar, keyboards, and arrangements; Karl Kasberg: piano; Rockford J. Holmes: flute and bamboo flute; Garin Poliahu: percussion.
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'EONE KANE
- 'Eono Kane has been entertaining in the Bay Area for the past 10 years. The band is made up of six members: Vernon Chang (Baritone Ukulele) is the band leader, Hobart Higuchi (Bass/12 String Guitar), Richard Ponce and Ronnie Kahoali'i (Tenor Ukuleles), Frank Largusa Jr. (Rhythm Guitar), and Hiram Bell (Lead Guitar). The Band performs traditional Hawaiian music using excellent musical skills and outstanding male harmony.
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Review "On the Rise" 2002
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O'BRIAN ESELU
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Promo page - 1998 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner: Most Promising Artist of the
Year "Ke Kumu"
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DANNY ESTOCADO
- Maui's "Hawaiian Cowboy" has moved from Hana to Las Vegas - but he's still a country boy at heart!
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FACELESS
- Promo - This is not your average four guy group put together by some major record label. Hawai`i hasn't seen a male singing group like this since the days of the New Generation. This group of talented young men will give you a performance of a lifetime. Lawrence, Roni, Michael, and Rick are ready to take the local music scene by storm. They have been friends for many years, but each one of them chose a different path in the music industry. There is a lot of musical experience and years of performance time within this group. Each of them has matured as artists and people and have realized that their dream could be reached together, right here in the islands.
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MACKEY FEARY (Bryant Mackey Feary, Jr.)
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Bryant Mackey Feary -- Feel sadness over the circumstances of his passing, but
feel joy in the music he brought to his fans. The group Kalapana grabbed our
attention and wouldn't let go, taking Hawaii by storm with the release of their
first album in 1975. Hawaii now had an insatiable appetite for this dynamic
surf-rock group and one member in particular was the one we all noticed -
Mackey Feary, Jr. In fact, one only had to say "Mackey" and you knew who they
meant. His distinctive voice was easily recognizable and his music touched the
hearts of those who were in love (or wanted to be). By the age of 20, Mackey
had arrived. (SEE KALAPANA)
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FENUA
- Fenua blends traditional Pacific Island chants,incantations and instruments with guitars, ukulele and synthesizers set to a techno beat.
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FRANK "PALAKIKO" FERERA
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Belonged to the first generation of steel guitarists, and was by far the most prolific Hawaiian
recording artist during the 1920s. Worked out of New York.
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CYE FERNANDEZ
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LURLINE FERNANDEZ
- Daughter of Kaua`i's Larry Rivera. Promo - Lurline is from the island of Kauai where she was born and raised. She has been writing songs from the early age of 14. Writing in a variety of styles this artist has truly found a way to identify and communicate with others letting them realize that they are not alone in their search of happiness, love and integrity. With a father like Larry Rivera as her mentor, his talent transferred to his youngest daughter Lurline, whom he has nurtured and kept as his own personal musician.
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TROY FERNANDEZ
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- Promo page -- SURFER FROM PALOLO marks Troy Fernandez's first ride into a
solo career, after years recording as a member of both "Ka`au Crater Boys" and
"Palolo". Combining his masterful lyrics, his `ukulele wizardry and his heart
and soul, his first venture should undoubtedly be a successful one. This CD
will hit home for many as they go through their own lives with Troy. As they
experience their own joys, frustrations, and challenges, they will find a
friend in Troy's music. TROY FERNANDEZ
"Surfer From Palolo" 2000
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FIJI (George Veikoso)
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Review "Gratitude"
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Promo page - Fiji -- "Gratittude" 1999 With a mixture of R&B, funk, hip hop,
pop, reggae, slack key, and soul, Fiji fills his third album, "Grattitude",
with a style all his own. This Winner of two Na Hoku Hanohano Award s (1998's
Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year) shows his talent as a
musician in this album -- filled with mostly originals which were created in a
freestyle fashion during varioius jam sessions. (1998 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner: Male Vocalist of the Year Favorite Entertainer of the Year (popular
vote) FIJI "Born & Raised")
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Mele Hula
- Formerly of HAPA. Hapa.com is now advertising Makana and Barry Flanagan, of Hapa, as "Tsunami" in 2002. What a duo!!! Barry released his first solo album, Instrumental Peace (2002). Currently touring with Mele Hula.
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BUDDY FO
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Label website: bio/info
- (Kristina Babaran, Marlene Baldueza, Joanne Banda, Gissele Tejada) "Changes" 1998 -- Promo - "Forte" This young group of beautiful and hip young women are, of course, musically talented. But beyond that, they have made it a point to visit the local high schools to spread the message to stay in school and away from drugs as well as to sing to wildly cheering teens. Highlights include "2 Good 2 Be True," "Let Me Be Your Angel" and a remake of the 60s girl-group classic "I Will Follow Him."
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- Promo page -- FREE & EASY "Simply Hawaiian" 1995
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GORDON FREITAS - Local Folk Troubadour -
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Gordon writes "DA TIP BOWL" in the BACK STAGE musician news. Look for it at
your favorite music store or on newstands throughout the island of Oahu. Check
it out! On Oahu tune in to the music at ...
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FRESHLY SQUEEZED: Label site
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KAIPO FRIAS
- Husband of Kekuhi Kanehele. Haku mele (Composer), instructor of Hawaiian language and studies, University of Hawai'i at Hilo
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ALICE FRIELUND & HER HALEKULANI GIRLS
- 1990 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award
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KUNIA GALDERIA
- Mele Hula Vol 2.
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BRICKWOOD GALETARIA
- 1985 Na Hoku Hanohano Most Promising Artist and Male Vocalist Awards
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GALLIARD STRING QUARTET
- "Songs of Liliu`okalani" 1995
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JOE GALLIVAN
- Kihei resident Joe Gallivan is one of the Jazz world's most innovative drummer/percussionist's; Charles Austin is a renowned Saxophonist. Promo -- Drummer Joe Gallivan & Pianist Brian Cuomo are two of Maui's most innovative Jazz musicians - add the sultry vocals of Jackie Ryan, and you get an album of standards that is great for late nights & a nice bottle of wine. This is probably our favorite local Jazz album!
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Promo Page -- Music Catalogue of all her records...Best of Paradise series.
1993 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner: Female Vocalist of the Year LOYAL GARNER "I Shall Sing" 1992. Recently passed on in 2002, her beautiful voice will be sorely missed. 1987 Na Hoku Hanohano Single of the Year "Kane`ohe / Aloha Ku`u Home O Kane`ohe", 1982 Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year SEE LOCAL DIVAS
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GEORGE STREET
- In addition to a fairly regular once-a-month appearance by all three at 3660 on the Rise, and an equally regular Gail-and-Gordon appearance for 3660's Wednesday Martini Night Happy Hour, George Street is available for private parties, weddings, holiday celebrations, and any other festive event where you would enjoy having great live music with superior three-part harmony.
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AMY HANAIALI'I GILLIOM
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Website Promo
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Mountain Apple Website
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Nice writeup on Amy Gilliom and Willy K after the 1998
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. "Amy's kama'aina family roots vibrate joyously with the sound of her unusual
musical accomplishment and performance in this, her first truly Hawaiian album.
A contemporary, yet respectful, exciting musical adventure performed by a
young, consumate artist who understands the importance of the musical
traditions of old Hawai'i and the gift of freedom and musical expressions
bestowed on the now generation of Hawai'i. Complimenting the artistry of Amy is
Willie K. A dynamic, peppery, superinventive performer who created the
magnificent musical tapestries of sound upon which to superimpose the vocal
interpretations by Amy."
Gilliom recorded four albums with guitarist Willie K. The duo ended their partnership in 2001. To fill the interim of the multiple group breakups in 2001, Barry Flanagan, formerly of Hapa, and Gilliom collaborated to form Mele Hula. They added the former Ka'au Crater Boys guitarist (and Amy's cousin) Ernie Cruz to the mix.
Gilliom uses a style called Ha'i, favored by pioneers Auntie Genoa Keawe, Leina'ala Haili, Linda Delacruz and Myra English. "This is a style of female falsetto that is kind of dying in Hawaiian music," says Gilliom. "Mostly the kupuna, or elders, in Hawai'i sing it." Winner of the 2002 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
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GO JIMMY GO
- Promo - Go Jimmy Go Are: Jason 'Bison' Friedmann - vocals
Ian Ashley - guitar, vocals Andrew McLellan - guitar Cameron Wright - bass guitar Shon Gregory - drums Eric White - saxophone Fernando Pacheco - trombone// Hawaii based Go Jimmy Go use Ska, Rock-steady and classic Soul as the foundation of their well crafted and instantly memorable sound. Supported by a strong rhythm section and integral horn lines, their songs are driven by the charismatic and uninhibited vocalist Jason "Bison" Friedmann. They carry a message to "remove yourself and lose control" bringing groove worshipers to their feet with joyous abandon. Their music reflects youthful innocence and the overdrive of love, passion, struggle and rebirth. Go Jimmy Go address the human condition with refreshing conviction and positive messages in the infectiously melodic and hook laden songs of their new CD, Soul Arrival.
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Promo Page -- Billy Gonsalves and The Paradise Serenaders epitomized 1960's
Hawaiian four-part harmony. The story of Hawaii's "Paradise Serenaders" is
really the story of two dedicated Hawaiian entertainers (Estelle "Lawaina"
Dement, and Billy Gonsalves) who came together to perfect a harmonious sound,
and eventually created a harmonious life together. (SEE
PARADISE SERENADERS)
- GOVI
- Three of Govi's outings have been Billboard Top 10 New Age charters, and this well-rounded aggregate of many of his best songs is a great way for novices to discover his music... Govi's sound is more adventurous in chord progression, key changes, and melody than most nouveau-flamenco artists, and it's a joy to hear over and over." ~ Ted Cox, New Age Retailer
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GRAVITY
- Maui-based Jazz group.
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JEROME FAANANA GREY
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ULUWEHI GUERRERO
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Uluwehi Guerrero - Ka Manawa Pono Ka manawa pono... it is that rare moment when
we can immerse our souls deep within all the beauty... al the wonders... all
the joys and sorrows... all those precious, fleeting moments which are woven
into the fabric
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Welcome to the Hawaiian Music Section!
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! Tried to cull a wide variety of informative links for
Hawaiian Music and organize them here with the use of the Table of Contents. If
you find any links that don't work --or have any to add -- please drop me an
email. We seek to honor ALL Hawaiian musicians. Though it is impossible to include all, we want to recognize the great Hawaiian musicians of the past. Not everyone who played music in Waikiki made it into the Hall of Fame category, but all of them contributed to make Hawaiian music what it is today. We honor them.
I am NOT an expert on Hawaiian music. I am just a simple person who loves Hawaiian music. The music lifts my spirits when I'm down. It makes me feel good about the world. It washes all my tensions away. It brings back sweet memories of home and the good times of the past. It is part of my soul...as I'm sure it is of so many others.
There are so many artists and groups that come and go on the contemporary Hawaiian music scene that it is hard to keep up. To keep up-to-date with the Hawaiian music scene, tune into the Newsgroup:
alt.music.hawaiian
. Lurk in the background, post your thoughts, ask questions, share your love of
Hawaiian music, or join in the discussions. If you love Hawaiian music, this is
the newsgroup for you. There's also the Hawaiian Music Message Board moderated by Stevo which is an excellent forum for general questions on Hawaiian music. Another exceptional resource is Keola Donaghy's Nahenahe.net for the latest information on Hawaiian music.
A must-see resource if you're looking for lyrics to Hawaiian music is HUAPALA. This is the Hawaiian Music & Hula Archives of Ka`iulani Kanoa Martin. This is THE definitive compilation of lyrics for Hawaiian music.
A resource that should not be overlooked when seeking info on Hawaiian musicians is the Hawaiian Music Directory. It is the most comprehensive resource around with a phenomenal amount of info on Hawaii's musicians -- singers, composers and instrumentalists.
To clarify my purposes of using commercial site links on the page: I have NO vested interest in the companies nor gain any profit from them. I have NO affiliation with them. The only purpose is simply to let people know what albums are currently available from the artists. My intent is to support the local musicians by showcasing their talents and letting people know what they've done. The people can search out the albums/tapes/CDs for the best price on their own. An excellent list of on-line music sources to search for your favorite artist can be found on 'Stevo's Hawaiian Music Site.
As to the full-length songs (versus clips) used on this site, let me also clarify. I know that I'm stepping into a very hazy area by using full-length songs. The piracy issue (intellectual property rights) is always in the forefront for the artist. HOWEVER, on my site, clips are very unsatisfying for the expatriate "locals" and Hawaiian soldiers/airmen -- primarily those in Korea -- who are the target audience for my site. They want full-length songs. I found that if I converted mp3s to wma on the lowest settings, the audio was adequate for the computer. However, if anyone tries to reconvert the cut back to mp3s, they will be sadly disappointed as the output will be trash as the sound has been degraded. This is why the songs are NOT recommended for downloading.
Though I am still in a gray area and can be chastised severely if challenged, atleast I'm trying to protect the artists songs -- in a limited way. I can only hope that the artists will understand.
Hawaiian Music
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HA'AHEO NA WAHINE
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Ha'aheo Na Wahine is composed of three musicians: Linda Pi'ilani Danek -
'Ukulele and Vocals; Mabel "Billie" Billamor - 6 & 12 String Guitar,
Kiho'alu, and Vocals; Aloha 'Oe Bayne - Bass and Vocals (Guest artists are
Marcel Densing (couch shell) and Kumu Hula Kanani Densing (pahu
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