TAIMANE: Her name means “diamond” in Samoan and perfectly reflects the different facets of her nature. Whether delicately finger-picking through Bach or radically ripping through Led Zeppelin, Taimane has the ability to morph genres – from classical to rock to flamenco – and stretch her instrument far beyond the familiar melodies of Hawai`i, where she grew up.

Among Taimane’s ‘ukulele teachers turned admirers are Roy Sakuma and Jake Shimabukuro. When Don Ho caught wind of the talented teen, he invited her to join him as part of his venerable variety show at the Waikiki Beachcomber, further fueling Taimane’s desire to perform for and connect with audiences.

In addition to performing her own distinctive versions of well-known pieces, Taimane weaves in original compositions that are as far ranging as her musical tastes. Her breakout CD, ‘Ukulele Dance features Bach’s “Tocatta,” Lalo Schifrin’s “Mission Impossible Theme,” and pieces she wrote for the planet Neptune and the Moon, as part of her series on the solar system.

With the fierceness of a rocker, the grace of a dancer, and the pageantry of a performance artist, Taimane and her music are wowing ever-larger audiences. She lights up rooms wherever she goes, sparkling like the diamond that she is. Learn More

Jake Shimabukuro's highly anticipated follow up to his last record, 2011's "Peace Love Ukulele", which topped Billboard's World Albums chart. Shimabukuro describes recording the album as a "truly magical experience for me. I'm just excited." All the tracks on the album (a mix of original songs, as well as covers) were played and recorded live. "There were absolutely no overdubs," notes Shimabukuro. "Bringing all these people together, and everyone brings their own experience, their own background, their own interpretation, their own spirit, and love and passion for music."

Produced by Alan Parsons, assistant engineer of the Beatles "Abbey Road" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of The Moon." Orchestration for the CD was done by Kip Winger, and it's a real treat. The album will not only take Jake to the next level, but is poised to redefine the Ukulele itself. Jake's version of "Over The Rainbow" is completely "over the top" and his cover version of "Rolling In The Deep" is incredible.

Learn More

"Mele Pana, or songs of place, are an important part of the repertoire of music from Hawai‘i and have guided me time and time again as I discover new ways of expressing my aloha for this precious land. Even when I have traveled far from home I still feel a connection to my island roots. I offer this music with deep gratitude to the islands and people of Hawai‘i for shaping the landscape of my soul and being the source of so much of my musical inspiration." - Jeff Peterson

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Jeff Peterson has established himself as one of the leading slack key guitarists of his generation taking the music from his roots in the ranch lands of upcountry Maui to concert stages around the world and the big screen in the recent Oscar-winning film The Descendants starring George Clooney.

For more information on the artist and songs on this recording please visit Jeff's website at www.JeffPetersonGuitar.com

Learn More

Anthony Natividad is an innovative flute musician, craftsman, and storyteller through his music. He has been a featured nose flute artist on the Odyssey Channel's "America" series, has performed as an original musician and cast member of the award-winning theatrical production "Ulalena," and has served as a featured performer on many recordings. On his debut CD, his nose flutes allow people to feel the depth and light of their soul, lightened of their stress and burdens, to the present moment of being.

Learn More

Don Tiki's exotic tunes are brimming with haunting melodies and sultry rhythms on tracks like "Close Your Eyes," with guest artist Teresa Bright, and Martin Denny's "Exotica `œ97".

Learn More

Skinny Dip unearths the exotic sounds of Tiki bars and lounges of the past where the music would gently hypnotize its listeners under the red glow of tiki torches. Songs like "Sweet and Sour," and "Primitiva" set the mood for a night in a Polynesian pop paradise.

Learn More

The popularity of surf music has brought celebrity to a wide variety of musicians throughout the years, and "Surf Madness" elevated HAPA's career on a global basis. It contains the classic He'eia in a style that instantly identifies it as HAPA.

Learn More

"Island Style Ukulele," from Neos productions is an instrumental compilation of 14 newly recorded island favorites by Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawai'i Music Award winners and nominees such as Troy Fernandez, Herb Ohta Jr., Benny Chong, Imua Garza, Brittni Paiva, Gordon Freitas, Kalei Gamiao and notable up and comers. Learn More

Jack de Mello has been instrumental in composing, performing, and producing quality Hawaiian music for years. "Ukulele Magic" paired Jack's amazing ear, producing skills and his orchestra with the `œukulele talents of the amazing talents of Don Baduria to release this "classic" `œukulele release.

Learn More

Hawai'i's legendary steel guitarists, Billy Hew Len and Barney Isaacs, Jr. team up with legendary `ukulele and guitar stylists Benny Kalama, Randy Oness, Herb Ohta, Sonny Kamahele and King Kamahele performing classics known throughout the world. One of Mountain Apple Company's best sellers.

Learn More

Music of Hawai'i, when first released, achieved a new standard of success by which all other albums would be measured in the future with its lush orchestrations and arrangements featuring the classic voices of Hawai`œI singing 27 of Hawaii's most popular songs.

Learn More

The release of Hawaii Land of Enchantment will be the first re-release of Jack de Mello's timeless music since Music of Hawai`i was made available on CD. Music of Hawai`i was praised by music critics worldwide. Hawaii Land of Enchantment was the first album that allowed Hawaiian music fans to appreciate classic Hawaiian songs, in a full orchestral setting. These recordings, available once again, have lost none of their beauty and remain as evocative of the islands today as when they were first released. The music of Jack de Mello is truly unlike any other on the island music scene.

Learn More

Following up on the tremendous success of "Sunday Morning," Jake branches out with his `œukulele mastery, blending the sound of electric `œukulele with the acoustic sound fans around the world love.

Learn More

It’s rare for a young musician to earn comparisons to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. It’s even harder to find an artist who has entirely redefined an instrument by his early 30’s. But Jake has already accomplished these feats, and more, in a little over a decade of playing and recording music. “The sounds this boyish 33 year old wrings from his ukulele – are unlike anything else in the history of
the instrument.”

Yes, the ukulele. In the hands of Shimabukuro, the traditional Hawaiian instrument of four strings and two octaves is stretched and molded into a complex and bold new force. On an album like his new Peace Love Ukulele, Jake and his “Uke” effortlessly (it seems) mix jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian music and folk, creating a sound that’s both technically masterful and emotionally powerful – and utterly unique in the music world. Learn More

Every so often a musician comes along who completely reimagines the possibilities of a given instrument: Jimi Hendrix on the electric guitar, Bill Monroe on the mandolin, Miles Davis on the trumpet. Jake Shimabukuro has given the ukulele a new respect altogether… wrings melody and harmony lines out of the [ukelele] that the listener probably never imagined it could deliver. - Jeff Tamarkin, Rovi Learn More

Maui On My Mind presents a vibrant array of new compositions for the island of Maui and its people by Grammy® Award Winner and Multiple Na- Ho-ku- Hanohano Award Winner Jeff Peterson.



Jeff draws on his roots from traditional slack key guitar then reaches far beyond to reveal the Maui of yesterday and today.  From the Paniolo town of Makawao to the depths of the Pu’u Kukui rainforest in the West Maui Mountains, Maui is revealed in these solo instrumental guitar pieces.  New arrangements of classic songs include Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” and Glen Miller’s “In The Mood.” Seventeen songs highlight Jeff’s signature sound that combines innovative technique with traditional Hawaiian style and has allowed him to emerge as a leader among a new generation of slack key guitarists.

Learn More

Haleakala-€œ is the fourth collaboration between kiho`œalu (slack key) guitarist and GRAMMY® winner Jeff Peterson and internationally famous shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee. Like their best selling CD, Maui Morning, the Valley Isle of Maui inspired this recording. The shakuhachi (bamboo flute) is ideally suited to Hawaiian music, with its ability to play the soft melodies and rich harmonies, and the slides, bends, and other ornaments, with an expressive quality rivaled only by the human voice. Featuring refreshing interpretations of many of the most celebrated songs from Hawai`œi, Haleakala-€œalso includes four original pieces inspired by the beauty and majesty of the Haleakala-€œ Mountain and the Haleakala-€œ Crater. Haleakala-€œ's soothing nahenahe (sweet) music calms the spirit and invigorates the soul. Learn More

Pure Slack Key features a combination of 6 original pieces and traditional Hawaiian songs representing the diversity and depth of the slack key tradition from one of the genre's most accomplished artists. With his 6th album, Jeff Peterson takes the two-century-old Hawaiian kiho`alu (slack key) tradition to a new level, with relaxing, nahenahe (sweet) sounds that lift the spirit and invigorate the soul.

Learn More

THE ARTISTRY OF JEFF PETERSON illustrates Jeff's diverse musical influences, from his paniolo roots as a child on Maui to the modern guitar techniques he has mastered. His signature slack key style combines his innovative technique with traditional slack key guitar. Jeff was featured on Hawaii's first GRAMMY® Award-winning CD (Slack Key Guitar Volume 2), and has emerged as a leader among a new generation of slack key guitarists.

 

Learn More