Hawaiian Memories
Manny K. Fernandez

You may know Manny K. Fernandez as a veteran musician and former ambassador of Hawaii, who, while under the employ of Hawaiian Airlines, traveled the globe performing with other notable entertainers like Andy Cummings.  On "Hawaiian Memories," you'll learn much more about this keiki o ka aina (child of the land), who grew up in Kaimuki, close to the ocean waves he loved.  You'll learn about how he became a waterman, a beachboy, friend of the late Duke Kahanamoku and other famous surfers of the day - all practitioners of the "Sport of Kings."  Manny shares the memories that are attached to each of the 24 songs on the CD.  Old timers will nod in remembrance and newcomers will be afforded a glimpse into another time in our Hawaii nei.  Here is a wonderful collection of oldtime Hawaiian and Hapa-Haole songs that are sure to charm... sung by a real charmer, Manny K. Fernandez!

Honolulu, Hawaii, October 12, 2006 ...HULA RECORDS and KGMB TV are happy to make available for the first time on DVD the television classic "HIGH SCHOOL DAZE 20TH REUNION" starring Hawaii’s premiere standup comedian and Hoku Award winner, ANDY BUMATAI. His tremendous talent and versatility shine through in this fun filled video romp.  Andy's own student days at Waianae High School provide the inspiration for the characters.
They're all back: the studious NERD, the klutzy GEEK, the sassy young  DUDE, the tough talking COACH, and the feisty CAFETERIA LADY.  You'll meet a new character - Mr. B., the philosophical CUSTODIAN - and catch up with Coach and Cafeteria Lady twenty years later! All the characters are portrayed by Andy.

Enjoy the physical, exuberant, multitalented Andy of 1979 paired with the more mature, polished and extremely versatile Andy of today.  Watch him perform some of his best standup material both then and now!   Laugh along with new scenes, out-takes and extra footage never seen on TV!

The Kahauanu Lake Trio 
at the Kaimana Beach Hotel in Waikiki

Honolulu, Hawaii, October 12, 2006 ... The Kahauanu Lake Trio probably the most admired, and certainly one of the most enduringly pleasing groups ever to appear in the islands. Ukulele, bass and guitar are basic components of almost every Hawaiian group but in the hands of these three, the instruments have a sound that no one else has come close to copying - even by adopting Kahauanu's characteristic of playing ukulele left-handed, with standard tuning. Then there are the three marvelous double voices, owned and operated by the three charming rascals: Al Machida, and brothers Kahauanu Lake and Tommy Lake. Their choice of songs on this, as on their previous albums, are old favorites that are given new value in Kahauanu's arrangements, which set a style that only his trio can follow. The spirit and sound of their performance is instantly recognizable, immensely pleasing and in the best Hawaiian tradition.

Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest Winners, Vol. 7

Honolulu, Hawaii, August 22, 2006 ... The theme of this year's Aloha Festivals, Na Paniolo Nui O Hawai`i (The Great Cowboys Of Hawai`i), is particularly fitting since it was the Paniolo who inspired the distinctly Hawaiian musical style. This CD, the seventh in the series, pays tribute to the enormous contribution paniolos have made to Hawaii's musical and cultural landscape.  Hula Records is pleased to play a part in the perpetuation of this unique musical expression and salutes the Aloha Festivals' 60th anniversary.

Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest Winners, Volume 7. features the 2005 contest winners - the Big Island's Benson Kam (Hawai`i Island), Ni`ihau's Ronnie Kaohelaulii (Kaua`i), Japan's Hiroshi Okada (Maui), and from New Jersey, Bill Wynne (O`ahu).  The CD includes a bonus track by Kalei Bridges, the first winner of the original Aloha Festivals Storytelling and Falsetto Singing Contest, begun by the Big Island's Clyde "Kindy" Sproat.  The CD is dedicated "Uncle Kindy".

Ku`u Ipo Ku`u Aloha Poina `Ole (Ida's Hula) - Bill Wynne 
`Ulupalakua - Ronnie Kaohelauli`i
He Nani Helena - Hiroshi Okada
Kumu `Ohi`a - Benson Kam 
Hu`ehu`e - Bill Wynne 
Aloha Ka`eo - Ronnie Kaohelauli`i 
Noho Paipai - Hiroshi Okada 
He Aloha No `O Honolulu - Benson Kam 
Kimo Hula - Hiroshi Okada 
Kawaihae Hula - Bill Wynne 
None Hula - Benson Kam 
Kaulana Ni`ihau - Ronnie Kaohelauli`i 
Hawaiian Cowboy - Kalei Bridges

In her rich, warm voice, Mahela sings family songs and childhood favorites in her own unique way, blending traditional with the new.  She is joined by her famous mom on "Ku`u Pua Lehua" and "Mauna Loa."  Complimenting them are extraordinary musicians Bryan Tolentino (guitar), Hoku Zuttermeister (`ukulele), Aaron J. Sala (keyboards) and Casey Olsen (steel guitar).  At the helm of this music production was the man with the golden ear, Award-winning producer Dave Tucciarone.