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 Still Strumming Honolulu, Hawai`i, December, 2002... KAWAI COCKETT, Hawai`i's Male Vocalist of the Year is STILL STRUMMING! From his first Hula Records release in 1969 to present, Kawai has carried on the hula tradition. Known for his unique `ukulele strumming and his powerful vocals, he provides the music the public an hula dancers of the world search for. And although Kawai continues to say that he's "no spring chicken," the amount of energy he puts into every one of his songs belies that fact. STILL STRUMMING!
features
traditional favorites; newer, sure to become classic, hula numbers; and
first-time recordings like "Ku`u Sweet Pikake," composed by Kawai for
his
wife. This latest release is traditional Hawaiian hula music at
its
best... featuring one of Hawai`i's living musical treasures.
Kawai,
whatever you do, KEEP STRUMMING!
Compact Disc - CDHS-617
Distributed Exclusively
by Kona-Kai
Distributing Company New CD Release! November, 2002  Haiku Riley Lee & Jeff Peterson Honolulu, Hawai`i, November, 2002...Hula Records International is pleased to announce the release of "HAIKU" - the third in a series pairing the shakuhachi or Japanese bamboo flute by RILEY LEE with JEFF PETERSON's Hawaiian slack key guitar. While their first two albums explored the simplicity of the bamboo flute and guitar, this new compact disk takes their collaboration to a new level, combining flutes and guitar in multilayered arrangements. The addition of a bass adds a deep rhythmic component to the soaring harmonies Riley and Jeff have created for this new collection of originals and old favorites. Internationally acclaimed
RILEY
LEE has recorded over 50 albums, both as a solo artist and in
tandem
with others playing instruments such as Australia's didjerido. JEFF
PETERSON was born and raised on Maui where the music of his
Hawaiian
heritage provided a foundation for Jeff's exploration of classical and
jazz forms. Local audiences will recognize him from performances
at Milton Lau's annual Ki Ho`alu Festivals or recitals at The Honolulu
Academy of Arts. Also a noted composer, Jeff's works have been
heard
in the US and abroad.
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CDHRI-1019 New CD Release! November, 2002  Honihoni Featuring Mele, G. & Company Honolulu, Hawai`i, November, 2002...Hula Records International announces the release of "Honihoni" featuring Mele, G, & Company, past winners of Steinlager beer's Big Island Battle of the Bands. In the past five years they have become one of the Kona Coast's favorite party bands and now you can party along with them. Lead singers Mele Delaries and Gerald Farm, Jr., (a.k.a. "G"), both from musical Island families, have paid their dues, entering - and often winning - karaoke competitions, including KHON-TV's Hawai`i Stars. "Honihoni" introduces non-Kona party animals to three Island-flavored originals and seven spiced-up cover songs. Mele, G, & Company's sound is a fresh mix of contemporary pop and island reggae that will have you up and dancing. The party starts here and now! Honihoni
~ Come Hula with Me ~ Push
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CDHRI-1016 New CD Release! October, 2002  Don McDiarmid Jr. Presents Hula Record's Hits! "Lovers, collectors and students of Hawaii's music will welcome this release by Hula Records as an opportunity to savor anew, these musical treasures from the past half-century. This retrospective, from producer Don McDiarmid, Jr., affords us a rare collection of some of Hawaii's most popular and influential recordings by some of its most honored singers and musicians. Don McDiarmid, Jr. represents three generations of a family dedicated to the composing, recording, and promotion of the best of Hawaii's music. we are fortunate to have this latest album and his lifetime's reflection." -
Kalani Meinecke,
Hawaiian music researcher and translator.
$15.95 each New CD Release! September, 2002  Boat Days In Hawaii with Moana Chang - "When I think of
Hawai`i, this
is the music I hear!" These are typical
responses from
passengers disembarking cruise ships at Honolulu Harbor. Moana
Chang has been called "a true Ambassador of Aloha." She has
been
spreading love and appreciation for Hawaiian culture in dance, song and
spirit for over three decades, here and abroad. Since 1999, she
has
been the musical director of Aloha Boat Days and, along with
her Aloha
Tower Entertainers, has provided the world's most gracious welcome
and farewell at Honolulu's most famous harbor. This CD is a
compilation
of favorites from Moana's Boat days repertoire. Created as a
fundraiser
for the Aloha Boat Days Foundation, Boat Days in Hawai`i with
Moana
Chang is brought to you by Hula Records, in conjunction
with
the Aloha Boat Days Committee.
Compact Disc - CDHS-622
New CD Release! August, 2002  Hawai`i's Instrumental Favorites Hula Records completes
its series
of budget-priced CDs with this presentation of sweet Hawaiian music
entitled
Hawaii's Instrumental Favorites. This collection of some of
Hawaii's
most-requested songs is easy on the ears, and great for use as a
backdrop
for parties or videos - or just for "hanging loose," Hawaiian-style,
relaxing
with a cool beverage! Color scenic photos and information about
each
song is included. The album's reasonable price makes it a perfect
souvenir for visitors to our Islands. At this price, they can
afford
to buy all four in the series - Hawaii's Favorite Songs, Maui's
Favorite
Songs, Kauai's Favorite Songs, and Hawaii's Instrumental Favorites!
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CDSOH-8001 New CD Release! August, 2002  Kauai's Favorite Songs Hula Records announces the release of it's third budget-priced CD, Kauai's Favorite Songs. From the pristine sands of Lumaha`i Beach and the panoramic views from Kilauea Lighthouse, to the lush vegetation of Wailua River's Fern Grotto and the Hanalei river Valley - the beauty of Kauai is unsurpassed! Kauai's Favorite Songs
takes you
on a musical journey around the "Garden Isle" featuring songs you'd
likely
hear while visiting Kauai. As with previous CD's in this series,
Bruddah Aweau and his Hukilau Hawaiians bring new life to these old
standards
with their contemporary interpretations. An, as always, lyrics,
translations
and color scenic photos complete the package.
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CDSOH-8003 New Release! August, 2002  Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest Winners Vol. 3 New Compilation Features Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest Winners Plus Special Guests It's Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest time once again and Hula Records is pleased to introduce you to last year's big winner, Kaua`i's "Le`a" Kukuno-Pacheco who won the Grand Prize at the Frank B. Shaner Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest. The next day, "Le`a" traveled to the Big Island and tied with Hilo's Lopaka Kanahele to win the Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest. Falsetto contest winners of recent years join "Le`a" and Lopaka in bringing their sweet leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) songs to you. Special guests include Hawaiian KINE's Frank B. Shaner and, from North Kohala, Clyde "Kindy" Sproat, who originated these friendly falsetto competitions. This CD is a perfect introduction to the uniquely Hawaiian style of falsetto singing! Medley:
I Ali`i No `Oe & Yodel Song ("Le`a"
Kukona-Pacheco) Compact Disc - CDHS-624
New Release! July, 2002  Na Mele `Auhau The Kahauanu Lake Singers 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," RealAudio Sample: Hole Waimea `Auhau Compact Disc - CDHS-620
Newly Released!  Sweet Dreaming Greg & Junko MacDonald This is the world's first collection of classical and semi-classical favorites performed by a steel drum duo. The few steel drum classical albums that exist are large orchestras from the Caribbean. Sweet Dreaming is more soft, chamber music-like. Usually this instrument is pounding out a melody along with pulsating rhythms, but here, the exquisite sweetness of the “pan” is the core around which the album was built. 1. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring – Bach“The Caribbean is the home of steel drumming, but Greg and Junko MacDonald have brought its distinctive style to Hawaii, releasing four albums and playing hundreds of live dates. While the couple hammers out the perennial steel drum favorites – think Harry Belafonte – they also explore American pop favorites, island traditionals, and classical works. While a single steel drummer can create a range of sounds from this magnificent instrument, a duo can increase those dimensions greatly. One drummer will play a rhythm line while the other plays the melody or the two will harmonize with each other. And since it's free, there's no good reason to miss the MacDonald’s display of steel drum magic.” - Spike Bradford, AOL Entertainment Calendar, June 2002 Greg and Junko MacDonald are Hawai`i's premier steel drum group. After three albums of predominately tropical music, they applying the Caribbean instrument to an assortment of American pop songs and classical melodies by Bach, Schubert and Verdi. The steel drums’ bright, bell-like sound creates a festive ambiance and presents familiar tunes in a fresh perspective. The couple embellish their bright percussive arrangements with other instruments. Junko also plays the grand piano, Shawn Ishimoto, guitar and ukulele, and Pierre Grill, mandolin and keyboards – John Berger’s review 11/30/01 Star Bulletin Compact Disc - GMM2001
New Release! June, 2002  Pinoy Musika Featuring Young Filipino Talent! Kona-Kai Distributing announces Hula Records International's latest release - PINOY MUSIKA - featuring some of Hawai`i's best young Filipino talent, singing in Ilocano, Tagalog, and other Filipino dialects. The eight women and four men who participated in this recording have all had professional vocal training; some have won singing competitions while others have sung professionally here or in the Philippines, prior to moving to Hawai`i. We anticipate that this CD will receive broad support from our local Filipino community at large. Local TV and radio personalities Lanai & Auggie complete the package with their song "Sweet Balut." Producer Kale Imua says "PINOY MUSIKA is about being Filipino and loving music. It's also about giving Filipinos in Hawai`i an opportunity to... display their love of music and their community, while preserving their culture in song, so that future generations of Filipinos may (be instilled with a pride for) singing in Filipino dialects as well as in English." Dagiti Ladawan ~
Say You'll
Be The One ~ Musika
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New Release! March, 2002 Hula Records Presents the Second in a Series of Budget CD's Priced Right for Hawaii's Economic Climate!  Maui's Favorite Songs Various Artists Maui's Favorite Songs
takes
you on a musical journey around this island paradise, featuring the
songs
you'll hear while enjoying Maui's beautiful people and places. We
hope this selection of Maui's most-requested songs will bring back
wonderful
memories of time spent on the Valley Isle - to enjoy wherever you are -
until you return again. Recall a glorious sunset, pour a mai tai
and light the tiki torches... Relax and enjoy this musical souvenir of
Maui. Lyrics, translations and color scenic photos included!
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CDSOH-8002 New Release! March, 2002  Pidgin English Children's Stories Kent Bowman 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!" Rumple Dakineskin ~ `Ekolu Keiki Pua`a ~ Cinderella Little Lei Puahi ~ Keaka and the Beanstalk Compact Disc - CDHS-502 $15.95 each New Release! March, 2002  Halau Hula Olana Founded in 1975 by Howard and Olana A`i, Halau Hula Olana, the School of Living Hula, has grown to become one of the largest hula schools in the Islands. Hundreds of Hawaii's keiki have passed through the halau doors and gone on to charm local audiences and visitors at a multitude of venues on land and aboard cruise ships. Many of them have taken part in annual hula competitions, performed for four American Presidents or for dignitaries and audiences overseas. Repeatedly, the halau has been recognized for its excellence. The voices of kuma hula Olana A`i and her students are heard at the beginning and end of the CD. In between, you'll hear Olana's talented family: husband Howard, who arranges the songs, sings and plays ukulele; eldest daughter Natalie delivers powerful vocals, sons Tai and Rhett take turns on the bass; and Natalie's husband `Iolani Kamau`u sings and plays guitar. Together they create the unique A`i family sound as they perform halau favorites. Hula Records and members of the halau, past and present, are proud to bring you this musical souvenir. Recall enjoyable hula memories of Halau Hula Olana, no matter where you go... `Ai Pohaku
Chant/Kaulana Na Pua
~ Na Mo`olelo Kahiko Compact Disc - CDHS-610
New Release! January, 2002  Collage From Kahala Moon Featuring Mahina Souza and Kahala Mossman These young women were destined to perform and compose music. They have the music in their blood! Their grandmothers, the late Irmgard Aluli and the late Bina Mossman, have composed many popular Hawaiian and hapa-haole songs that continue to be recorded and played today. Mahina and Kahala pay tribute to grandma Irmgard Aluli by recording grandma's cute, sassy song entitled "Kumu Kalidadidi" on their debut album. Their original tunes "Beautiful Hawaiian Boys" (are dreams come true - a perfect adonis toy), "Magic in Your Eyes" (a tribute to lovers, both young & old), "Army of Love" (hatred has no chance against this "army"), "It's Our Sunshine" (sharing friendship beneath the Hawaiian sun), "Bottle of Wine" (wine eases the heart), "How's About a Moment" (when your heart wants one more night with him) reflect their many moos and influences; and the cover tunes receive the "Kahala Moon" treatment, rendering each song their very own. With solid instrumentation by Zanuck Lindsay (guitar), Greg Saradinha (steel guitar, guitar, bass) and Steve Kramer (piano), a well rounded "Collage" of Kahala Moon's music style emerges. Compact Disc - SKCD1218
Hula Records Announces the First in a Series of Budget CD's Priced Right for Hawai`i's Economic Climate!  Hawai`i's Favorite Songs Various Artists Hawai`i's Favorite Songs takes you on a musical journey around this island paradise, featuring song favorites you hear while enjoying Hawai`i's people and places. We also hope this selection of Hawai`i's most requested songs will bring back wonderful memories of your visit to the islands - to enjoy wherever you are - until you return again. Think of glorious sunsets, pour a mai tai, light the tiki torches, relax and enjoy this musical souvenir of Hawai`i. Lyric translations and photos included!
Compact Disc - CDSOH-8000 Special Pricing! $9.95 each New CD Re-Release!  BEAUTIFUL KAUAI from Kauai Cockett 1969 Breakthrough Album By Acclaimed Singer & Master Chanter Now Available on CD! Here's what they're saying about KAWAI COCKETT today...
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 RealAudio Sample: Beautiful Kaua`i Compact Disc - CDHS-541 |
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