Hawaiian Musicians

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I'LAND BOIZ

Promo page - I'LAND BOIZ (Billy Rodrigues, Gilbert Osaki, Edwin Valenzuela, Derek Higa, Patrick Lucas, Ira Shigaki, Jason Feliciano) "Kohala Style"

Song: Katchi katchi reggae

LIANN IAEA-COLLAZO

Promo - Fifth born into a singing Ohana of seven, Liann Iaea-Collazo began singing Hawaiian music and playing the ukulele at the tender age of six. Growing up, she would listen to and be influenced by the likes of Manoa Company, Brothers Cazimero, Karen Keawehawaii and Melveen Leed. They helped to instill her heritage as she matured. Now, undeniably Hawaii's most promising vocal sensation, Liann delivers an astounding and stunning performance on her debut CD Na Mele O Pu'uwai (Songs from the Heart).

I KONA (Broken Link)

Original: - Alika Odom - Bernard Kalua Former: - Darren Benitez - Barry Luke - Ryan Tang

Song: Come On Over

IMUA

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Promo page - These guys from Palolo, Waimanalo and Papakolea really deliver on this first-release. Two original compositions have rapidly become favorites throughout the islands: "Menehune Beach Bum Boogie" and "I'm A Rainbow Fan". IMUA "Endangered Species" (1998) Promo - IMUA, a new island contemporary group with singers David Dunaway, Albert "Baba" Akiona and 'ukulele player Samson Ah Mook Sang, presents two albums entitled, "Endangered Species", and "Live Aloha." Overwhelmingly, IMUA got their foot in the door and were up and running like A to Z in a week. Their success is attributed to the type of music, which is fun; it sizzles, and unlike the majority of styles, theirs is simple "backyard" island contemporary music that people relate to. IMUA's professional appearance and visual performances are appealing to fans of all ages; especially children who frequently mail fan letters and song-related drawings to them. IMUA earned a HOKU nomination for 'Most Promising New Artist/Group." Today, IMUA can be seen and heard at performances throughout Hawaii; check your local listing or Island Groove's Performance Schedule.

Song: I'm a Rainbow Fan

Song: Menehune Beach Bum Boogie

WENDELL ING

BOBBY INGANO

Bobby Ingano, though definitely not a newcomer in the music industry, is releasing his long awaited debut CD, Steel Reflections. After having played on a "who's who" list of recording artist's CD's from Bill Kaiwa, Martin Pahinui, Teresa Bright to Ka'au Crater Boys, Palolo, Amy Gilliom, Caz Brothers to BB Shawn, the time had finally come. The sweet sounds of steel guitar are pure Bobby as only he can play it. With the help of Steven Hall, Bill Kaiwa and BB Shawn, Steel Reflections has a soothing feel to it.

Song: Lei No Kaiulani

ILIONA IRVINE

Record label promo Promo

Promo - "Princess Ilona" This lovely Kaua'i princess is not only talented. She's smart as well. The proof is hiring George Veikoso, a.k.a. "Fiji," perhaps Hawaii's greatest male pop vocalist as a backup and duet partner. They share their voices on the ballad "(Home is a) Special Place" and the local reggae styling "Irie."

Song: Maui Waltz

Song: Ilona Irvine & Fiji - Irie

SHAWN ISHIMOTO (SEE BB SHAWN)

THE INCREDIBLE SHAWN - Shawn is certainly no stranger to adversity and his first album, Finding My way, reflects just that. Born in Honolulu 21 years ago, Shawn has been blind almost since birth, a victim of cancer of the retina in both eyes. With the incredible support of his family, he has never let his disability stand in the way of his success. His musical talent was exhibited from the time he could hold two spoons or sand shovels in his hands. He set up sand buckets on the beach and created his own drum set when he was barely a year old, attracting Waikiki nightclub drummers who stopped by to marvel at this youngster. At the age of 4, he began playing the piano, listening and succeeding in picking out and playing tunes he liked. At 5, he learned to play the drums, and at 7, Shawn was laying down tracks with countless different instruments. Shawn has been exposed to a wide variety of music throughout his 21 years, from the symphony to the sounds of Waikiki. He's had formal training in the piano and trumpet and is mastering the skills of guitar, 'ukulele, drums, bass and percussion - all self taught. Since Shawn's first CD release, he's been fortunate enough to have received not only the attention but respect of many of today's hottest performers. From Henry Kapono, the Pahinui Brothers, the Brothers Cazimero, Dennis Kamakahi, Hapa, Keali'i Reichel to Kapena, Fiji, Ernie Cruz, Jr., John Cruz, Harold Kama, Jr., and Robi Kahakalau to name a few; many of whom have called upon Shawn to share his talents with them for shows/concerts as well as recordings. Shwan has also been featured on every news channel as well as favorite local programs; Hawaiian Moving Company, Emme's Island Moments and Hot Hawaiian Nights. Hawaiian Airlines spotlighted Shawn for 6 months with his own listening channel where you heard his newest CD No Boundaries in its entirety along with an interview in between songs Challenging the face of the local music, this young man is continually striving to reach new levels in his music always keeping it "real". His music is brave, bold, and exciting. His unique lap style of playing includes music ranging from traditional & contemporary Hawaiian, slack key, jazz, country, blues, pop, oldies, contemporary, and R & B. In the early part of 1999, Shawn was discovering that BB Shawn was inhibiting people from knowing the person. His desire to become more approachable convinced him to drop the BB and use his birth name in hopes of allowing people to view him as a person rather than a 'celebrity' or 'artist'. 1999 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner: Contemporary Album of the Year

Song: E ku'ulei

ISLAND BLEND

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Aloha in San Jose

Island Blend is composed of five musicians: Sam Kapuhelani Ka'anapu - Guitar and Vocals; Ray DeCoito - Bass and Vocals: Lono Frederic Mahi - 'Ukulele and Vocals; Vini Ka'imi Joy - 6 & 12 String Guitars, Percussion, and Vocals; Dwight Tokumoto - Nylon & Steel String Guitars, Steel, 'Ukulele, Ki; ho'alu, Cuatro, Percussion, and Vocals. The Island Blend musicians are all from Hawaii and now live in the southern San Francisco Bay Area. Ray DeCoito attended St. Louis High School (Oahu), graduated from Kaimuki High School (Oahu), and lives in San Jose; Sam Ka'anapu is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools (Oahu) and resides in Gilroy; Lono Mahi graduated from Baldwin High School (Maui) and lives in Salinas; Vini Joy is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools (Oahu) and resides in Sunnyvale; and Dwight Tokumoto graduated from Farrington High School (Oahu) and lives in San Jose. "In Harmony" can be purchased at Sun Jose Hawaii in San Jose. For more information, contact Pua Tokumoto at (408) 486-9177.

THE ISLANDERS

House band for the Halekulani Hotel. Alan Akaka - Kaipo Asing - Harold Haku`ole - Sonny Kamahele - Walter Mo'okini // Past members: - Benny Kalama - Dennis Graue - Kainoa Daines - Nina Keali`iwahamana - Ed Kenney

ISLAND RHYTHMS

O'ahu's Island Rhythms perform contemporary island music with a reggae beat.

Song: Pua Olena

ISLAND RIDDIM BAND

The Island Riddim Band's website. Based in San Jose, California, our group specializes in contemporary Hawaiian music, and we are available for many various functions. E Komo Mai, or come on in, take a look around - Island Riddim - San Jose, CA 95123

ISLAND SOUNDS ORCHESTRA (Broken Link)

Vintage easy listening.

Song: Sophisticated Hula

ISLAND WARRIORS

Song: So Amazing

ISLAND WAVE

San Jose group. (Arnold Abalay, Nathan Albios, Helene Aquino, Gloria Fernandez, Sandy Fernandez)

ALVIN KALEOLANI ISSACS, SR.

1978 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award. Father Ata and Barney Issacs. Excerpted from Hawaii Music Hall of Fame:

1996 Hall of Fame Honoree Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs (1904-1984)

Composer, singer, musician, band leader and recording artist, Alvin K. Isaacs left us a legacy of more than 300 songs including the comic "No Huhu" and "Ho`omalimali" and the lilting "Analani E", and "Mama E". Reportedly, His "Nalani" was first recorded by Alfred Apaka singing with Randy Oness' Select Hawaiian Serenaders. Many of Alvin Isaacs songs are popular standards today.

Alvin Isaacs taught himself to play most string and wind instruments before the age of 10. He formed his own orchestra at age 13 and began his successful song writing career a year later, composing the still-popular "Kau`ionalani". When his mother used war stamps to buy him a cheap "cracker-box guitar", he successfully converted it into a workable steel guitar.

Alvin Isaacs began his full-time music career by accident. His daytime job as a motorcycle patrolman for the Honolulu Police force came to abrupt end when a traffic accident hospitalized him for a year and left him with permanent leg injuries. Soon after, in his mid-twenties, he organized his first group, the K.M.M. Syncopators, made up of friends. He formed the original Royal Hawaiians, and then several groups of his own. Alvin Kaleolani & the Royal Polynesians supplied music for the nation-wide program "The Voice of Hawai`i" on NBC. It was his quartet, the Royal Hawaiian Serenaders, however, which made musical history at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Recordings and four mainland tours which broke attendance records at leading West Coast hotels brought him to the attention of Bing Crosby and Hollywood.

The third of ten children, Alvin Isaacs was a dedicated family man with ten children of his own. He was an active member of the Musicians Union, ASCAP and the Hawaiian Professional Songwriters' Society. His legacy of Hawaiian songs and musical entertainment has lived on through his sons slack key virtuoso Leland "Atta" Isaacs, musician and singer Norman K. Isaacs, and the late steel guitarist Alvin K. "Barney" Isaacs, Jr.

ATTA ISSACS (Leland "Atta" Isaacs)

A musical legend of Hawaiian music. SEE SONS OF HAWAII

Song: Manuela Boy

BARNEY ISSACS (Alvin Kalanikau "Barney" Isaacs, Jr.)

Alvin Kalanikau "Barney" Isaacs, Jr. (1924-1996) was one of Hawai'i's premier steel guitarists. Barney grew up in a remarkable musical family that included his father, composer and band leader Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs, Sr., and two brothers, slack key master Leland "Atta" Isaacs and multi-instrumentalist Norman Isaacs. Barney's recording credits number in the hundreds, including groundbreaking electric steel and slack key duets in the 1950s with Gabby Pahinui and Atta Isaacs, accompanied by a rhythm section on HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR, VOLUMES 1 AND 2 (Waikiki Records 319 & 320), which were the spiritual predecessors for Barney's Dancing Cat release HAWAIIAN TOUCH. Instrumental Album of the year 1995. Inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

Song: Barney Isaacs & George Kuo - Maui medley

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JALEN

JAMIN

SEE JAMIN WONG

JAMOAN JAM

Samoan

Song: Samoan Wedding Song

DICK JENSEN

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1985 Na Hoku Hanohano Religious Album Award

WARREN JOHNSON

JON & JUSTIN

SEE JON YAMASATO AND JUSTIN YOUNG

JON & RANDY

1981 NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARD: Song of the Year - "Hawaiian Eyes" by Jon Osorio & Randy Borden -- Excerpted from Star Bulletin: "Jon Osorio and Randy Borden were one of the major local duos of the 1970s. By the end of the decade they were up there with the Brothers Cazimero, Keola & Kapono Beamer, and Olomana. They'd debuted as recording artists as J&R Inc. under the guidance of Jack de Mello in 1975. By 1977 they'd affiliated themselves with John F. Leonard as Jon & Randy. It was an inspired alliance." SEE JON OSORIO, RANDY BORDEN

Song: Hawaiian eyes

JON, RANDY & STEVE

Article: E Ho'i Ma'i

(Jon Osorio, Randy Borden, Steve Brown) SEE JON OSORIO, RANDY BORDEN

JOY

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All girl group with sweet harmony and kanikapila backyard music style. (Candyce Narimatsu, Lili Sato, Jaena Shimabuku, Nelly Toyama)

JUNGLE JUICE

The band is made up of six members from different cultural backgrounds all brought together by their love for creating and playing music. Two members, Tony and Michael Jackson (guitar and keyboards respectively) are Micronesian; Derek White (drums) is African-American; Chris Akamu (bass) is Hawaiian and Mark Paguyo (percussion) is Filipino. “T”, the lead singer was born in America Samoa and was raised in Hawaii.

JUSTIN

SEE JUSTIN KAWIKA YOUNG

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JEFF K

SEE JEFF KLOETZEL

WILLIE K - Kahaiali'i

Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom-Willie K.

Amy Gilliom & Willy K

Willy K

1999 Na Hoku Awards

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1992 Na Hoku Hanohano Male Vocalist Award, Most Promising Artist, Contemporary Album Award; Promo - Kahaiali'i, Willie K.'s "Hanaiali`i" (1998) (quoting Jack de Mello): "Willie's multiple-intricate, then simplistic, then bombastic musical brush strokes create ever elegant, watercolor-like musical washes that are a platinum-plus setting for Amy's sensitive, all-emotion-producing moments of musical realization." Liner notes include lyrics and translations.

The duo of Amy and Willie came to an end in 2001 with a breakup. Amy continued on with Mele Hula in collaboration with Barry Flanagan, formerly of Hapa which broke up in 2001 also. Willie K has released a new solo album.

Song: Hawaiian pride

HENRY KA'AHEA

1985 Na Hoku Hanohano Instrumental Award; Hawaiian Classical Guitar

ERNEST KA'AI

(1881-1961) Ukelele Hall of Fame Inductee

LORRAINE KA'AI

1985 Na Hoku Hanohano Song Award with Danny Couch NINO KA'AI

KA'ALA

Ka'ala performs at the Turtle Bay Hilton on O'ahu, and were encouraged by hotel guests to release their own CD. On this, their debut, they perform a variety of musical styles, from traditional Hawaiian music to instrumentals & contemporary island songs.

KA'ALA BOYS

Promo pages -- Jawaiian Reggae KA`ALA BOYS (Rodney Bejer, Eric Lee, Elton Mckeague, Keoki V.) "Now" 2000

Song: Backyard kanikapila

Song: Kamuela yodel

LEDWARD KA'APANA

Led Live - Solo -- mail order

Hoku's Ki Ho'alu Award (Slack Key Guitar)- known as Bank of America Slack Key Award in 1996

Hui `Ohana (Ledward Ka`apana, Nedward Ka`apana,......) -- mail order

Led Ka'apana & Bob Brozman in Concert (video) -- mail order

Contemporary Hawaiian Album of the Year

Jus' Press, Ledward Ka`apana Ikona Contemporary Hawaiian Album of the Year

Led Kaapana "Led is a joy to listen to, to play with, and to know. He helps me remember the enjoyment in playing music. I'm not much inclined as a duet player, but with Led, sometimes we play for three hours or more. He is the music." --- George Winston Led Kaapana a slack key guitar master. (See Bob Brozman under Guitar )

Song: Led Kaapana & Ikona - Hawai'i i ka pu'uwai - pipeline

Song: Whee Ha Swing

NEDWARD KA'APANA

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Music goes on after Hui O'Hana. His Own Man (1995); Second Time Aroung (1997) SEE HUI O'HANA.

TINA KA'APANA Article

1992 Na Hoku Hanohano Anthology Album Award; Mother of Led and Ned; Grandmother of Jennifer Barber

Song: Punalu'u

KA'AU CRATER BOYS

Hoku's - Song of the Year

Na Hoku Hanohano 1997 - Archives

Making Waves - mail order

KA`AU CRATER BOYS (Ernie Cruz, Jr., Troy Fernandez) -- Gone but not forgotten. Their sounds go on as separate souls. What a great act...the Ka'au Crater Boys. SEE ERNIE CRUZ, JR AND TROY FERNANDEZ

Song: Palolo - he hawaii au

Song: Surf

NINO KAAI

KA'ALA

(Anela Kahiamoe, Franny `Ilima Villareal)

KA'ALA BOYS

(Rodney Bejer, Eric Lee, Elton McKeague, Keoki V.)

KA'AWA (Norman Kaawa Solomon)

Promo -- This second release from Norman Ka'awa Solomon features many of Hawaii's biggest stars as guest vocalists - Sean Na'auao, Ilona Irvine, Kelii Kanealii (Hapa), most of Kalapana: Malani Bilyeu, Mackey Fearey, DJ Pratt, and Gaylord Holomalia. The songs are mainly in the island contemporary genre, and many of them are original compositions. His version of the Lennon & McCartney classic I Will is beautiful!

MIKE KAAWA

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Touted everywhere he performs on the islands and one of the best known and highly regarded musicians in Hawai'i, contemporary musician Mike Ka'awa is finally coming into how own with the debut of his CD, entitled Hawn Boy. Hwn Boy is a fine collection of lyrics that reflect the importance of the ocean's influence and other influences that he has held near and dear in his heart all these years.

KA EHU KAI

Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian Band

Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian Band is composed of seven musicians: Tennyson Lum - Lead vocals, Ukulele, Percussion; Aldon Sanders - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Flute, Ocarina, Piano; Ray Bambao - Back-up Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard; Rick Delgado - Back-up Vocals, Drums;Bobby Sotelo - Congas, Percussion; Pat Apiag - Ukulele; Pat Teczon - Back-up Vocals, Bass. Hometown: San Jose, CA, US Quartet interprets sinuous Hawaiian Island tunes with Polynesian precision. Nice mix of the traditional Hawaiian vocals, country blues, reggae and jazz. And they don't sound like a resort band. Ka 'Ehu Kai has been together since 1991. Several of the Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian Band members have roots in Hawaii. Tennyson Lum's mother and father, Ehulani and Gordon, are from Hawaii and although Tennyson grew up in Northern California, he spent many summers in Waimanalo (Oahu) with relatives. Aldon Sanders and Pat Apiag are from Ewa Beach (Oahu) and graduates of Campbell High School. The musicians live in several cities around the San Francisco Bay: South San Francisco, San Jose, Hayward, Union City, and Stockton. KEK has been opening concert shows for known artists from Hawaii performing in the San Francisco Bay Area. KEK has traveled from Southern California to Las Vegas to Hawaii and back promoting their own music style, versatility, and unique sound: hawaiian contemporary, reggae, and polynesian jazz fusion, which is becoming a sound of its own. The second album for KEK has been so much to do because of the people who came to show their musical talents.

Song: Na ka pueo

WILLIE KAHAIALI'I

SEE "WILLIE K."

ROBI KAHAKALAU (SISTAH ROBI)

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Keiki O Ka `Aina

1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Sister of Kû, daughter of jazz bassist, Pops Kahakalau (a.k.a Bob Carter), granddaughter of Tûtû Kahakalau, Hawaiian musician. 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist and Contemporary Album Awards. Promo page - Hanahana hoku award

Song: He lei aloha no ke keiki

KAHALA MOON

(Kahala Mossman, Mahina Souza)

HAUNANI KAHALEWAI

Record (collector's items)

2002 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award

Excerpted from Hawaii Music Hall of Fame:

1996 Hall of Fame Honoree Haunani Kahalewai (1929-1982)

"Hawaii's First Lady of Song" was the billing given to Haunani for her pure contralto voice along with her rich mezzo soprano range. Hers was the most widely-recognized and revered female singing voice in Hawai`i, during her memorable professional career.

Haunani was born in Hilo on a February day when an unusual tropic snowfall blanketed Mauna Kea. The sunset glowed pink and gold on the snow. In the Hawaiian tradition, a child born during a rare event was blessed with a meaningful and significant name, and her mother Punohu named her "Kahaunaniomaunakeakauiokalewa" (the beautiful snow on the slopes of Mauna Kea). Her father, Sam, called her simply "Haunani."

She won her first singing prize, a silver dollar, in a radio contest at age 3, sang in her high school chorus, and began her professional career in a small club outside Honolulu. A producer filming in Hawai`i recorded on a movie soundtrack her incomparable voice rising from a deep contralto to an obligato high above the chorus in a Polynesian lament. Webley Edwards, producer of the "Hawai`i Calls" radio show, heard the soundtrack and exclaimed "find that voice!" Impresario Al Kealoha Perry brought Haunani back from a small resort on Kaua`i, and the rest is history. She became a regular featured star on the "Hawai`i Calls" show.

Don the Beachcomber engaged Haunani for his Sunday luau shows. At Alfred Apaka's request, she was the featured female vocalist with him in Waikiki. Haunani appeared in major television shows both in Hawai`i and New York, and recorded albums for Capitol Records, Decca and several other companies. She took Hawaiian music around the world with a full show of dancers, musicians and singers. In Canada, she broke all existing box office records at the Royal York in Toronto.

A respected composer, musician, arranger, producer/director, Haunani as a vocalist could be vibrant and romantic, bold and spirited or dreamy and tender. The word that best describes this remarkable entertainer to friends who knew her is the Hawaiian word mana -- miraculous power, deep in the soul and spirit.

Song: Akaka Falls

IWALANI KAHALEWAI

KAINANI KAHAUNAELE

Kainani's debut release, "Na'u 'Oe" has won the Hawai'i Music Award for Best Traditional Hawaiian Album

KAWIKA KAHIAPO (David Kauipileokalani Kahiapo)

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Kawika Kahiapo has been known for years as one of the great "side-men" in contemporary Hawaiian music. His gutar artistry and vocals have adorned the recordings and live performances of such artists as Na Leo Pilimehana, Jesse Rivera, Palani Vaughan, Chucky Boy Chock, 'Eha, Kekolu, and more. His father Samuel provided a firm musical foundation for young Kawika, and early family gatherings provided the opportunity to play with the legendary Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, something few musicians his age can boast. Kawika has recently released his debut solo CD, entitled "'Alana", which features guest appearances by friends Lehua Kalima (of Na Leo Pilimehana), Jesse Rivera, Chinky Mahoe and Kelly Boy Delima. Of the CDs 12 cuts, 10 are original compositions, and Kawika has recorded innovative, contemporary arrangements of two Hawaiian standards - 'Opihi Moemoe and Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua.

Song: Puaoa liko ka lehua

KAHIAU

Song: Lahaina Block Party

KAHIKINA

(Kihei Nahale-a, Kainani Kahaunaele, Ron Nahale'a, and Kala'i Ontai)

HAKU KAHO'ANO

Older brother of Ikaika and Kamuela.

IKAIKA KAHO'ANO

LMNT Bio

2000 Rosie Wowed

"`Ano" and "E Ko Mâkou Makua"

KAMUELA KAHO'ANO

Younger brother with the talent.

KIMO KAHO'ANO

Song: Kimo Kahoano & Paul Natto - Aloha Friday no work till Monday

KAHAUANU LAKE TRIO

SEE "LAKE"

KAHUA

Promo -- Kevin Morikone is an accomplished guitarist and ki ho`alu stylist. His mentors include virtuosos Cyril Pahinui, Ledward Ka`apana and Ozzie Kotani. Bassist Nakana Wong is the Hawaiian language specialist of the group. He ensures that the `olelo (language) is correct. Falsetto singer Gavan Miyashita has loved Hawaiian music from childhood. His influences include the late Dennis Pavao and Aunty Genoa Keawe.

GEORGE KAHUMOKU

Promo

George Kahumoku & Daniel Ho: Hymns of Hawai`i (Nov 99)

George Kahumoku, Jr. is an artist, musician, songwriter/composer, farmer, storyteller, and teacher. He is a 1969 graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, a 1973 graduate of Oakland's California College of Arts and Crafts, where he earned a BFA in sculpture, and a 1993 graduate of the Hawai'i State Ag-Leadership Program. George has achieved several state-wide and national awards for his farming abilities, and he has also been a 4-H leader for the past 15 years.

Song: George Kahumoku & Kehuhi Kanahele - Ulu niu ke`eke`e

KEOKI ALIKO KAHUMOKU

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Young guitarist with style. Son of George Kahumoku. SEE HERB OHTA, JR.

MOSES KAHUMOKU

A powerful improviser, gifted composer and interpreter, Moses "Moke" Kahumoku was born in 1953 in Honolulu, and was raised in Kalihi on the Big Island. Moses began playing music around the age of five, and like most ki ho`alu (slack key) masters, he looked first to his family for his source. "My first inspiration," he says, "was the most beautiful lady in the world, Aileen N. Waiolama Perez, my mom. Others include my dad, George Kahumoku, Sr., Sonny Chillingworth, Gabby Pahinui, Ledward Kaapana, Leonard Kwan, Ray Kane, Atta Isaacs, Cyril Pahinui and my stepdad, Roman P. Perez. I love them all." A pillar of Big Island slack key, Moses is well known as a musician, farmer, fisherman and activist struggling to help protect the `aina (land) and working for Hawaiian sovereignty through his association with the Aloha `Aina organization and other groups. He is also well known outside of his home island for his performances and recordings with his brother George as The Kahumoku Brothers. "My brother George is the best 12 string slack key guitarist I've ever had the honor of playing with," Moses says proudly.

Song: Paniola

Song: Pohakula

CAROLE KAI

One of the Local Divas. A headliner at Waikiki from the late 1960-1980s. Now Star Telecom Network Pacific, Hawaii Stars Presents, Inc. President of the Board. Entertainer, Charity fundraiser, TV hostess. SEE LOCAL DIVAS

SARAH KA'ILIKEA

Promo page - Sarah Kealamapuana Malina Ka`ilikea, composer and Kauai's "Living Treasure", was born on October 7, 1911. Her reminsces and sprightly voice are interwoven among the songs. This is the first time her work has been collected. She studied ancient religious practices, chant, hula, legends and language. She also learned many cultural practices and philosophy from her kupuna and their associates. SARAH KA`ILIKEA "Banyan Tree" 2000

BULLA KAILIWAI

Promo - The big island of Hawai`i has long been a hotbed for falsetto vocalists, a tradition entrenched by the paniolo (cowboys) on the various cattle ranches, who used their upper registers to yodel, much like cowboys elsewhere. But Hawaiians took it a step further, creating a genre known as leo ki`eki`e. Kona's "Bulla" Kailiwai, the winner of the annual Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Storytelling and Falsetto Singing Contest in 1997, is a torch-carrier for that tradition -- representing a new generation.

JOHN KA'IMIKAUA

Promo page - "From Deep Within" (1997) The image of the hula in pop culture, perpetuated by Hollywood and the tourist industry (pretty girl, cellophane "grass" skirt, flower leis), could not be farther from the essence of the dance. This album from kumu hula John Ka`imikaua is about love, dedication and the preservation of undocumented Hawaiian culture. The liner notes contain lyrics and translation, along with the kumu's interpretation of the meaning of the song and its verses. As an added twist, his own English-language compositions lend a soft, jazz feel to the album.

GEORGE KAINAPAU

(1905 - 1992) "Hawai`i's Falsetto King" "The first successful falsetto star; recorded Broadway hits as well as Hawaiian music."

CHARLES KAIPO AND HIS HAPPY HAWAIIANS

Popular hula music.

KAISER'S SURF CREW

(Darrell Aquino, Brian "Benny Benitez, Troy Fernandez, Rick Gilbert, John "Blackie" Kealoha, Gabriel "Chucky" Kealoha, Salaam Tillman)

BILL KAIWA

Promo page - "Na Mele Pulama Ia" (1998) A long-awaited new release from Bill Kaiwa, this album is distinctly "old style" Hawaiian music. Guest musicians include Bobby Hall on `ukulele, Mahi Pekelo on bass, Steve Hall on guitar, and the sweet steel sounds of Bobby Ingano. SEE NINA KEALI`IWAHAMANA; MAILE SERENADERS

BENNY KALAMA

1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award. Promo -- One of the greatest Hawaiian falsetto singers of all time, Benny Kalama entertained tourists and locals alike at many of Waikiki's well known clubs and lounges. This CD is a re-release of his 1984 album, filled with some of his favorite and most requested songs. Benny Kalama passed away on Sept. 21, 1999 at the age of 83.