Hula Records is proud to present
THE KAHAUANU LAKE SINGERS - Na Mele `Auhau (Songs of Tribute).
The full-length CD features seven compositions by their namesake, the incomparable
Kahauanu Lake, recipient of The Hawaii Academy of recording Arts'
Lifetime Achievement Award. Three other mele were written in collaboration
with Mary Kawena Pukui, the noted conservator of Hawaiian culture.
Because Kahauanu is a direct descendant of King Kamehameha I, many of the
songs are tributes to members of the royal family. Two songs on the
album were composed and popularized by the late songbird, Lena Machado.
The Kahauanu Lake Singers' crisp delivery, tight harmonies and `ukulele
artistry bring to mind the Hoku Award-winning K. Lake Trio who "epitomized
perfection in unamplified tradition traditional Hawaiian music in Waikiki
from 1955 until well into the '80's." (John B. White) The
Kahauanu Lake Singers - Vernamae Perkins, Luana & Walter Kawai`ae`a,
and "Atai" Akina - under the direction of Kahauanu Lake,
are accompanied by "Uncle K" on lead baritone `ukulele, his brother Tommy
Lake on acoustic bass, Walter Kawai`ae`a, a 15 year `ukulele
student of Uncle K's, and guitarist "Atai" Akina. Like their
mentor, The Kahauanu Lake Singers strive to perpetuate Hawaiian
music and culture.
Enjoy exquisite vocal
interpretations by ~ The Kahauanu Lake Singers ~ Including a knock-your-socks-off
version of Lena Machado's "Kauhoha Mai," the hauntingly beautiful
perennial favorite, "Pua Lililehua," plus the only song ever written
for Princess Ruth, "Ke`elikolani Nui."
