Christmas/Children/Documentary/Travel Books

We are pleased to make available to you, this wonderful collection of island favorites, as heard on Hawaiian radio stations this time of year.  We know you'll enjoy the holidays just a little more as you listen to these charming selections - most previously out of print* - sung by Hawaii's award-winning and best-loved performers.

From all of us as Hula Records, to all of you, best wishes for a Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

• I'm Coming Home for Christmas - Robi Kahakalau & Jeff Rasmussen
• Christmas in the Isles - Teresa Bright & the Honolulu Boy Choir
• Numbah One Day of Christmas - Ed Kenney & the Honolulu Boy Choir
• My Hawaiian Christmas - The Honolulu Boy Choir
• E Aloha E - Brickwood Galuteria
• Christmas Day Promise - Danny Couch
• Christmas Cheer - Cecilio & Kapono
• No Mo' Christmas Blues - Frank DeLima & The Honolulu Boy Choir
• White Christmas - Haunani Kahalewai & The Hawai`i Calls Orchestra
• Santa's Hula - Hilo Hattie
• Kani Kani Pele - Hawaii Calls Chorus
• Mele Kalikimaka on Christmas Day - Pandanus Club

Traditional Christmas carols sung in Hawaiian and English.  Includes text and translations.
 

Hawaiian Christmas songs to remember.

Favorite Christmas songs with a contemporary island flavor!  Featuring Brian Kessler of the Hawaiian Style Band and other Hawai`i stars.

Christmas favorites with a rock steady reggae beat featuring Hawaii's foremost reggae artist.
 

Feliz Navidad  Joy to the World - O Holy Night  Jingle Bells  Silent Night  The First Noel

Away In A Manger  Hark, the herald Angels Sing  Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer  Little Drummer Boy

In 1961, Hula Records' Don McDiarmid Jr. recorded funnyman Kent Bowman telling Pidgin English Stories for Children.  While it may not have been a hit with Hawai`i's educators, the album was instantly accepted by the masses.  Through the years, it has remained in the hearts and minds of those early fans.  By popular demand, we happily make it available for them... and for those of you who nevah heard of da guy!

In 2001, noted Pidgin English author and playwright, Lisa Matsumoto said "What a joy it was to finally hear the work of Kent Bowman.  Only recently was I fortunate enough to experience his local fairy tales.  I found him to be and incredible storyteller; I loved his characters, local style and flavor!  His older style Pidgin English captures a Hawai`i of days past.  What a great way to hear where Pidgin storytelling all began!

In other words:
Ho, braddah Kent is one unreal storytellah!  He get da kine sound effecks, an evryting!...  Wen it comes to local style fairly tales, dis is one classic!  I give um two thumbs up and one beeg shaka too!"

• Goldie the Blonde Malihini and the Three Wild Pua`a's 
• Rumple Dakineskin
• `Ekolu Keiki Pua`a
• Cinderella
• Little Lei Puahi
• Keaka and the Beanstalk

Hawai`i's award winning children's chorus in their debut album.  A Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner!  Includes text and translations.

Actual sounds and voices of that day of Infamy.
 
 
 

The Roll Call of the Honored Dead War! The Attack History of Pearl Harbor Japanese Mission General Quarters U.S.S. Nevada Hospital Ship Solace

Japanese Subs Lucky Phoenix U.S.S. Arizona Day of Infamy President Roosevelt Declaration of War Arizona Memorial President Gerald R. Ford Taps

Full-Color Travel Book on Maui Unveiled:

HONOLULU, HAWAI`I, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003...Hawaii Calls, Inc. and Italy's Casa Editrice Bonechi have created a new 64-page pictorial travel book entitled The Island of Maui, which promises: "A spectacular tour of Maui with its legends and traditions, history and nature, golf courses and water sports." The book serves as a reference guide to visitors and makes a perfect memento of their time spent on the "Valley Isle."
160 high gloss photos by noted photographer Leonardo Olmi highlight the beauty and charm of the island: brightly colored flowers, gorgeous sunsets, pristine beaches, rugged shoreline and scenic locations like `Iao valley, Hana, Haleakala, and Lahaina town; the "sugar cane train," Maui Ocean Center, resorts, golf courses and surfing spots; even the Hard Rock Cafe and area night spots.

Other useful pieces of information ranging from the best time to visit Maui to where to arrange for helicopter flights, diving and whale watching expeditions, and a map of the island are included.

The Island of Maui is just one of a successful line of international travel books published by Casa Editrice Bonechi - 30 about U.S. cities alone.  The book will make an attractive, high quality (but affordably priced) addition to your selection of goods targeting the tourist market. The Island of Maui: the first in a series of books about our islands, brought to you by Hawaii Calls, Inc. and Casa Bonechi.