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In her highly anticipated sophomore CD release ‘Ohai ‘Ula, multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Kainani Kahaunaele and her Wish List Band team up with award-winning producer Shawn Pimental and engineer Michael Grande to present an impressive collection of new original mele that depict ancestral practices, honor genealogies and storied locales, reveal deep romances, and offer up some traditional and contemporary musical styles sure to please any music lover.

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All For One is the long-awaited fifth solo album from award-winning entertainer Del Beazley. His first solo project in nine years, this 11-track album features traditional Hawaiian hymns from the Kawaiaha`o hymnal. All songs on the album were recorded in Hawaiian, with the exception of "God Sent An Angel." Beazley presents All For One, the culmination of more than 20 years as an entertainer, as a gift to be shared with loved ones. Del Beazley, also known as "THE BEAZ," is a five-time Nā Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer, songwriter, composer and arranger. Known for his talents as a songwriter, Beazley is credited with having written IZ classics such as "Hawaiian Supa Man," as well as the songs "Johnny Mahoe" and "Men Who Ride Mountains."

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Weldon Kekauoha's Hoku Award winning debut album. Learn More

2006 GRAMMY NOMINATED CD - "Sweet & Lovely," Raiatea Helm's follow-up recording to her multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning debut CD "Far Away Heaven," made history as Raiatea Helm became Hawai'i's first solo female vocalist to receive a Grammy Nomination. This groundbreaking CD also received 4 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawai'i's equivalent to the Grammy Awards) as well as her repeat honor as Female Vocalist of the Year. Even more impressively, at barely 21 years of age, Raiatea Helm received the coveted Favorite Entertainer of the Year title. Her 2006 Grammy Nomination as well as her multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards has already guaranteed Raiatea Helm's place in Hawai'i music history. Raiatea also reveals the enormous breadth of her talent with Track 14, her sultry rendition of the jazz standard "At Last."

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At the 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Kuana's KAUNALOA was recognized and made one of the most heavily awarded albums in Hawaiian music history. He has become a pacesetter In Hawaiian music with his last two releases debuting at the top of the Billboard World Music Charts and iTunes World
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Kuana Torres Kahele, 2012 Male Vocalist of the Year, offers his newest, HILO FOR THE HOLIDAYS as one of this year's hottest gifts of the season.

This impressive collection of 10 songs combines the perfect balance of originals from Kuana, refreshing hapa haole hits and classic holiday songs all performed with Kuana's unforgettable, soaring vocals.

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Na Palapalai's debut CD, Makani `œOlu'olu, swept the Na Hoku Hanohano Award ceremonies, winning Group of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Hawaiian Language Performance and Haku Mele. Their unique harmonies and falsetto mastery set them apart from any other group.

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"An Island Christmas with Sistah Robi" is the long awaited newly recorded holiday music by multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Robi Kahakalau. Touted as one of Hawaii's brightest stars since the early ninties when she first stepped on stage as lead vocalist for the highly acclaimed Hawaiian Style Band, Robi's luscious vocals, playful persona and mastery of several languages instantly captured the hearts of Hawaii's mulit-cultural audiences and made "Sistah Robi" a household name. Learn More

Keali'i Reichel's debut album catapulted him into the Hawaiian music spotlight. Winner of Na Hoku Hanohano awards for Hawaiian Album, Album of the Year, Male Vocalist and Most Promising Artist.

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By popular demand, Neos Productions and The Mountain Apple Company are proud to present "Hawaiian Style Ukulele 2, " by Troy Fernandez. Lightenng fast picking earned Troy his standing as "the Eddie Van Halen of the ukulele." As a former member of the legendary duo, Ka‘au Crater Boys, Troy is credited with inspiring an entire generation of ukulele players.

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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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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."

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

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A beautiful collection of traditional Hawaiian songs, multiple Hoku award winner Amy Hanaili`i offers this album for all to enjoy.

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With a voice as sweet as his ukulele picking, Troy Fernandez, a three time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, established himself among the ranks of Hawai'i top entertainers for his work in the Ka'au Crater Boys. Troy continued to innovate and electrify his fans with his solo releases such as the Hawaiian Style Ukulele series and Ride Time. Now he presents Strumming My Ukulele, an acoustic collection of traditional Hawaiian and island-style contemporary music.

Troy's light and bright signature ukulele style sparkles on these Hawaiian pearls: "Koke'e," "Waialae," and "Pua Hone," and other local favorites. He recreated a playful Ka'au Crater Boys flavor on "Wild Side of Life" and "Spiders and Snakes" while his originals confirm his ability to stay on the cutting edge of Island music. With a little help from award winning musicians Jeff Rasmussen and Robi Kahakalau, Strumming My Ukulele overflows with the lively sounds of Hawaii's masterful ukulele artist, Troy Fernandez.

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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.

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Lehua Kalima of Na Leo Pilimehana releases her first solo CD!

Rising in Love is classic Lehua. Original, rich in romance and supported by an amazing band featuring Shawn Pimental on guitar & drums, Michael Grande on keyboards & piano, Imua Garza on electric & acoustic guitar, Randy Aloya on bass, Kaleo del Sol on guitar & vocals, Jay Dee Mannes on pedal steel, Michael Paulo on - saxophone and Jon Porlas on percussion. While still performing as a vital part of Na Leo, Lehua Kalima spreads her wings releasing this much-demanded solo CD debut.

Lehua’s talent extends beyond the sultry tone it lends to the group’s sound and her lyrics have been award winning and memorable. Prevailing with three Na- Ho- ku- Hanohano Awards for Best Song of the Year in 1996 for “Flying With Angels,” in 1999 for “Rest of Your Life” and in 2001 for “Saving Forever,” Lehua thrives in an unmatched category as a lyricist.

While at Kamehameha Schools, Lehua Kalima joined with two good friends, Nalani Choy and Angela Morales to form Na Leo Pilimehana. In their senior year, they won a huge radio competition in Honolulu, Brown Bags to Stardom, playing in front of thousands at the Waikiki Shell. Nineteen albums and 20 Na Hoku Hanohano awards later, they continue to record and perform throughout the world.


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Few Hawaiian musicians have risen to such national and international acclaim as Amy Hanaiali`i. Her 2008 album, `Aumakua, is a true embodiment of her consummate talent, featuring 14 fresh compositions that, combined, will comprise one of the most beautiful albums to come from a Hawaiian artist. Hanaiali`i offers her Hoku Award-winning falsetto-infused vocals to `Aumakua, a reverent assemblage of original songs and beloved, time-honored classics, set to the sweet, melodious style that is all her own. Replete with appearances by fellow award-winning artists, composers and arrangers, `Aumakua is an undeniable awards contender.

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Maui conjures up magic in the eyes of people around the world and from the remote, pristine and majestic Ha-na comes brand new music… CJ Helekahi’s, Ka Mahina. Thousands visiting the Hotel Hana Maui as well as his performances with Raiatea Helm and Leokane Pryor, have heard the bell like quality of CJ’s voice. He is known to many as “Boom” and has gained a reputation far and wide for the beauty of his voice from his soaring tenor to his caressing falsetto. He’s been described as “Hana in a song” and with the help of award-winning producer, Dave Tucciarone and Hawaii favorites Kaiolohia Funes Smith, Leoka-ne Pryor and Pekelo Cosmo, presents his first CD, Ka Mahina (The Moon). This music will take you to Ha-na where you can see the stars at night and the dark side of the moon. Contains four original songs and six classics.

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