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This album contains both recordings never heard by the public, "Mona Lisa," "Hanohano No Na Cowboy," & "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," and also different versions and orchestrations of treasured IZ classics. Everything possible has been done to preserve and accentuate the purity of his voice and the soul of his performance. To all of his fans, across all of the borders throughout our amazing and magical world, we give to you this gift of the great man's music. -- Jon de Mello

47th Annual Grammy Award WINNER for Best Hawaiian Music Album, Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 is an even more star studded release. With more songs and more amazing artists to add to the bill, Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 takes you from a "Celtic Summer" to a "Kiholo Moon". A must have for all guitar lovers!

"Hawaiian Style 5" is the latest addition to the popular compilation series by Neos Productions featuring Island Contemporary music from Hawaii. Like a Hawaiian mixed plate, "Hawaiian Style 5" delivers a delicious diversity of local flavors by popular artists, and guarantees to satisfy the heartiest island music appetite!

Sean Na’auao has developed as an artist, composer and producer and this CD reflects the many hits he’s enjoyed showing us how many times he’s gotten it right.  As you listen to this body of work, you will find so many gems and understand why Sean Na’auao is richly deserving of all the Na Hoku Hanohano awards he’s won over the years.   

Sean can’t remember a time when music wasn’t a part of his life.  His career in music encompasses everything including composing original songs, producing himself and other artists, lead and background singer, bandleader, concert promoter as well as the founder of an independent record label, Poi Pounder.  As a founding member of the Mana’o Company, that made a huge mark on the local music scene and is still heard on radio today, Sean began his legacy of hits garnering radio play and sales.  His repertoire runs from the most contemporary of island music to the heartfelt traditional Hawaiian mele.

2008 GRAMMY NOMINATED CD -  "Hawaiian Blossom" is Raiatea Helm's third CD in her series of award-winning recordings. This remarkable collection of Hawaiian classics and original compositions continues Raiatea's tradition of stunning vocalization and resulted in her being recognized with an historic 2nd Grammy Nomination! (Raiatea received her first Grammy Nomination for "Sweet & Lovely" in 2006). "Hawaiian Blossom" was also praised with another Na Hoku Hanohano Award to add to her collection of 6 previous Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawai'i's equivalent to the Grammy Awards). Raiatea Helm's breathtaking talent has also emerged in her love of jazz. Her growth as Hawaii's premier songstress can be heard in Track 13, the jazz classic "Taking A Chance On Love."

All of Israel's greatest hits captured live and in concert on one disc! Each track on "IZ In Concert" captures the spontaneity of a live performance with his personality evident.

 Teresa Bright, Hawaii’s most soulful songstress presents 12 songs from an era that perfectly fit her seductive voice and personality in her brand new CD, Tropic Rhapsody. As soothing and seductive as the tropic sun and the gentle trades, Teresa takes classic Hapa-Haole (English lyrics) Hawaiian songs and combines them with a perfect blend of swing, jazz and bossa nova to produce a CD that will delight fans of Hawaiian music, new and old. The comfort of cherished standards speak to our emotions in ways that bridge gaps between music genres and old and new listeners. Tropic Rhapsody -- Brand new music, perfect for this time!

Six years after Ho‘okena’s GRAMMY®-nominated Cool Elevation release, Manu Boyd, Horace Dudoit, Chris Kamaka and Glen Smith are on the verge of launching their 10th recording in 23 years together. This, by many measures, is their best to-date.

Nani Mau Loa – Everlasting Beauty is inspired by a new song about commitment and lasting love, but reaches much farther in expressing Ho‘okena’s commitment to the everlasting beauty of Hawai‘i nei.    

Ho‘okena is a rare example of long-term commitment to Hawaiian music. While raising families, advancing careers, leading communities, traveling the world and experiencing life’s many blessings, Manu, Horace, Glen and Chris remain as a staple in Hawaiian contemporary music bridging the 20th and 21st centuries while delving into their history, heritage and mana that goes back much, much further.

In June 2004 HONOLULU Magazine put together a panel of experts and named The 50 Greatest Hawai'i Music Albums Ever. From those great albums we've selected the greatest tunes. Tracks like Olomana's "Seabird," The Brothers Cazimero's classic, "Nani Hanalei," and Na Leo's incomparable "Flying with Angels." This album is a must for any Hawai'i music collection. Whether you are a hard core Hawaiian music fan and collector or brand new to the Hawaiian music scene, this is an album that is a must have!

The legendary Don Ho continues to be the most recognizable symbol of Hawai'i and an entertainer whose popularity has exploded again in the last few years. Gold holds the best songs of Don Ho's repertoire with hits that include "Tiny Bubbles," "Hanalei Moon," "Hawaiian Wedding Song," and "I'll Remember You."

From the legendary success of the Ka’au Crater Boys to his robust solo career, world renowned ’ukulele master Troy Fernandez never fails to keep turning heads in Hawaiian Music. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Troy partners with Keao Low from Honolulu’s “A Touch of Gold” to bring you his follow up to the successful Hawaiian Style ’Ukulele. This is good, fun Hawaiian Music. Crank it up this summer on your way to the beach with RIDE TIME!
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Four time GRAMMY nominee and Hawaii’s top selling female vocalist of all time, Amy Hanaiali‘i joins forces with some of the greatest male vocalists in Hawai‘i on Amy Hanaiali‘i Friends & Family of Hawai‘i.  Millions of CD’s have sold collectively by  this incomparable group of artists, including Willie Nelson, Keali’i Reichel, Robert  Cazimero, Fiji

Honored in Billboard Magazine as one of the best World Music Artists, IZ has come a long way from his humble roots. E Ala E finds IZ in a reflective mood and features the "Wind Beneath My Wings/He Hawaii Au" medley that has become an anthem for Hawaiians

N Dis Life won 5 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. IZ never sounded better than his vocal and ukulele work on his last studio recording.

Willie K's musical career has taken him down many musical roads and as he travelled these roads, he recorded some of his best work. This is the first of a collection of various recordings of Willie's throughout his journey.

The first ever album to receive an RIAA Certified Gold Record for Hawaiian, Facing Future has introduced the entire planet earth to Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole. This is the spring board which catapulted IZ's music in to so many Film and TV projects.

The four-time Hoku Award-winning trio Maunalua presents Ho'okanaka, a compilation of recordings that hold significant meanings to the group's members and their fans. Ho`okanaka captured the Group of the Year award at the 2008 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, an honor truly deserved by Bruce, Bobby and Kahi. Engineered by the talented Dave Tucciarone, Ho'okanaka is sure to delight and leave a lasting impression with Hawaiian music fans.

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.

Hawaiian Man brand new from Brother Noland The traditional Hawaiian album you’ve been waiting for! Hawaiian Man redefines Brother Noland, yet again. This time, his creativity takes him to a more traditional Hawaiian vein that strikes a chord with young and old, local and visitor to his island paradise. It is the root of all the music that has evolved in his successful career. Brother Noland has shaped contemporary music in Hawai‘i with his innovative songwriting and a performance style. Some of his most critically acclaimed songs have launched new genres. “Coconut Girl” gave Noland the title “Father of Jawaiian Music.” His performance and songwriting are an integral part of the creative journey. His back-to-basics repertoire on Hawaiian Man is enhanced by his evolution of style. You can hear his maturity, wisdom and confidence. Mountain Apple Company is pleased to have cultivated Brother Noland’s growth as an artist over the years. His journey of artist, songwriter, author, teacher and cultural treasure is reflected in the music you are about to hear.