Traditional Hawaiian Music

You love REAL Hawaiian music? Then you know the happy voice of Kawai Cockett - or you should. You can recognize it from the first note, and he'll make you smile and keep you smiling. It is an irresistible invitation to get up and hula, hula, hula!

Kawai grew up believing Hawaiian music is for fun. And even after decades of performing professionally, he still thinks so. So will you.  Most of the songs on this recording are hula favorites, or forgotten favorites - with a few that will be new favorites in the old tradition. You'll want to get up and hula with Kawai Cockett!

The inimitable musical style of Hawaii's most popular trio.

Hu`ehu`e - Pua Ahihi - Nani Wale A Ka Mahina - Ku`u Hoa Hololio - Ka Paniolo Nui O Moloka`i - Ka Pua U`i - Aloha Ia O Wai`anea - Wahine Hololio - Punalu`u - Malolo - Kaulana Kaua`i - Keolaokalan

Showcasing Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Kahauanu Lake.  CD booklet includes text and translations.

Pili Palua - Wahine Hololio - Pua Lililehua - Pua Ahihi - Lei Lokelani - Hapa-Haole Hula Medley - He Aloha No 'O Honolulu - Mi Nei - A`oia - Kuliaikanu`u - Maile Lau Li`i Li`i - Hawaiian Wedding Song

The Trio's harmonies were seamless, and "K's" arrangements strikingly diverse despite using only three instruments.  Presented as a beautifully annotated cross-section of the Trio's Classics.

Hu`i E - E Huli Makou - Malolo - Kaulana Na Pua - Hu`ehu`e - Moanalua - Aloha Ia O Wai`anae - Medley:  Akahi Ho`i/ Adios Kealoha/ He Lei No Kalakaua - Ke `Ala Ka`u I Honi - Ka Paniolo Nui O Moloka`i - Waikiki Hula - Keolaokalaii

Traditional favorites of Hawai`i.  Lyrics included.

Beautiful Kaua`i - Hale`iwa Paka - Ka Ua A`o Hilo - Kona - `I`iwi A`o Hilo - Noenoenani - Ku`u Hoaloha - Kupa Landing - Nene`u - Kona - Ala Moana Paka - Honolulu Harbor - Ala Moana Paka - Pohai Ke Aloha

The original Sons of Hawaii, some of Hawai`i's finest musicians are joined by perennial favorite, Gabby Pahinui.

Na Ono Na Ia Na Kupuna - Pua Alani - Waialae & Halona - Pua Mohala - Panini Pua Kea - Nani Kauai - Hale Aniani & Lani Ha`aha`a - Hilo E - `Ulili E - Haleakala - Hanalei Bay - Lei No Kaiulani

Gabby Pahinui, Eddie Kamae, David "Feet" Rogers, and Joe Marshal, the original Sons of Hawai`i.

Komo Mai E Hea Ke Kanaka - Honesakala - He`eia - Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua - `Ama `Ama - Pua Kukui - Sanoe - Moku Kia Kahi - Kaua`i - He Nohea `Oe I Ku`u Maka - Liholiho - Maile Iau Li`ili`i

One of Hawai`i's most famous recordings featuring the slack-key guitar.  A Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner.  A fabulous musical collection showcasing the master of slack-key guitar, Gabby "Pops" Pahinui.

Hi`ilawe - Ki Ho`alu - Nanea Ko Maka I Ka Le`ale`a - Lihu`e - Lei Nani - Slack-Key Medley - Wai Hu`i O Ke Aniani - Slack-Key Hula - Mauna Loa - I Ka Po Me Ke Ao - Farewell Medley

A true collector's item featuring Hawai`i's favorite son & cultural treasure.  Features excerpts from a 1961 interview of Gabby by The Kingston Trio's Hawaiian-born Dave Guard.  Liner notes include text of the 1978 Hawai`i House of Representatives' resolution commending Gabby Pahinui for his outstanding contribution to music in Hawai`i.

Hi`ilawe - Na `Ono I`a Na Kupuna - Kona Kai `Opua - He`eia - Slack-Key Medley - I Ka Po Me Ke Ao - Nani Ko`olau - `Ulili E - Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua - Lei No Ka`iulani

Featuring the legendary master of slack-key guitar.  A Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner and recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

Wai Hu`i Hu`i O Ke Aniani - Maile Lau Li`ili`i - `Ia `Oe E Ka La - Haleakala - He`eia - Mauna Loa - `Ama `Ama - Nanea Ko Maka I Ka Le`a Le`a - Pua Kukui - Kananaka - Panini Pua Kea - Farewell Medley: Isa Lei Aloha `Oe

Honolulu, Hawai`i, July, 2001... Hula Records is proud to announce the debut release by THE KAHAUANU LAKE SINGERS - Na Mele `Auhau (Songs of Tribute). The CD single features two compositions by Kahauanu Lake, recipient of The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts' Lifetime Achievement Award: "Hole Waimea `Elua" a hula `auana adaptation of the traditional "Hole Waimea," and "Kawena" written for the noted conservator of Hawaiian culture, Mary Kawena Pukui. The Kahauanu Lake Singers' crisp delivery, tight harmonies and jazz-tinged arrangements bring to mind the Hoku Award-winning K. Lake Trio in their heyday when they were the "the house band" at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The Kahauanu Lake Singers are under the direction of Kahauanu Lake and Na Mele `Auhau is the latest manifestation of Mr. Lake’s quest to perpetuate Hawaiian music and culture.