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I am so happy to present this album to you! I've had such a wonderful time working on it and now I finally get to share it with you all! Every recording I have done has been a steppingstone, a path leading me to where I am today. From my first recording entitled "Hawaiian Man" to "Spread A Little Aloha" with the guys from THE MANA'O COMPANY, and then "Queen's Jubilee" with the guys from TAPA GROOVE have all been special moments in time culminating into this album entitled "KA LEHUA 'ULA"!

Inspirations? There are many. Challenges? Many of those too, but no matter what, never ever give-up on your dreams! Music has certainly grown to become my life's passion and I truly feel blessed to be able to do what I love. it has given me the opportunity to meet new people, travel the world and to experience new ideas, which in my opinion is what life is all about. I think you'll agree that anywhere you go in this world you'll fine there's a story to be told, a song to be sung and a lesson to be learned. The sum of these life experiences helps to create our charater. It implies we are all a product of our environment. If so, then I certainly stand upon the shoulders of giants. it's what I do, it's who I am. I am a music maker!

Therefore, as you listen to my music, I invite you to open your heart and open your mind. Let the melody carry you to a place where the sun shines warmly on you face. There....in the distance - can you see it? The perfect lehua blossom awaits you. 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.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Eddie Kamae...2007 Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for Best Anthology Album of the Year. "“Eddie Kamae & Friends" presents a new recording of over six decades of Hawaii's musical history with legendary artists whose contributions have had a lasting impact on Hawaiian music and culture. From the musicians and composers, to the instruments and the stories behind the songs, this album showcases everything and everyone that helped shape traditional Hawaiian music as we know it today. "“Eddie Kamae & Friends" is the missing piece in the ultimate Hawaiian music collection and a good place to start for newcomers to the music of the islands.

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Legendary musician and filmmaker Eddie Kamae is an icon for traditional Hawaiian music both past and the present, a rare stature not many can uphold. Yesterday and Today, is his first recording of new material on CD in over 25 years, reaffirming his stature with 6 brand new songs, and classics from the momentous Sons of Hawai`i era. Features renowned musicians like Rev. Dennis Kamakahi, Joe Marshall, David "“Feet" Rogers, Moe Keale, Mike Kaawa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim and Analu Aina.

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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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Enjoy the beautiful ukelele and falsetto stylings of Uluwehi Guerrero. It's classic-style Hawaiian music with modern fidelity! Learn More

Nina Keali'iwahamana - known to many as simply "Nina" - has captured the hearts of people around the world with her magnificient vocal ability. Working with producer, Jack de Mello, and symphony's around the world gave her a signature sound that will live forever.

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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR - At barely 18 years of age, Raiatea Helm made Hawai'i music history as the youngest artist to ever receive the coveted Female Vocalist of the Year Award by the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Artists (Hawai'i's equivalent to the Grammy Awards). At the same time, Raiatea Helm became one of the youngest recording artists ever to receive the Most Promising Artist of the Year Award. This debut CD is self-named as "“Raiatea" translates to "“Far Away Heaven." This collection of songs reveals the strength and clarity of a young star whose meteoric rise onto the Hawaiian music scene has never subsided. Her classic rendition of Po La'ila'i was included in the recent Putamayo Records release "“Hawaiian Playground." Her other classics, "“Kauoha Mai" and "“Alekoki" continue to receive regular airplay.

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Makalei is the supernatural fish-attracting branch of the goddess Haumea that charmed schools of fish. This dynamic duo charms with original, traditional Hawaiian and contemporary mele along with standards from the past.

Here is an impressive collection of diverse musical influences that include jazz, ki ho`alu, hula and latin rhythms.

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Lorna Lim’s beautiful voice, her deep knowledge of hula, and her connection to the Big Island’s music tradition place her among Hawaii’s living treasures. Born and raised in the North Kohala district on the Big Island, she began playing music at an early age with her siblings and parents, an award-winning family musical group known throughout Hawaii simply as ‘The Lim Family’. Her sister Nani is one of Hawaii’s most renowned Hula teachers, and her Grammy nominated brother, Sonny, is one of Hawaii’s top slack key guitar players. Lorna’s performances have taken her throughout North America, Europe, and Japan.

Lorna recorded “Polinahe” for hula dancers, in a style that reflects her personal musical tradition.  The translation of the title - “poli”, meaning from the heart, and “nahe”, meaning sweet and pure - sums up Lorna’s musical style and the beautiful quality of her voice.

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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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The Hawaiian Islands are brought to life in the form of this CD. From traditional to contemporary Hawaiian artists, they are all featured on this 15-track compilation CD. Once you put this CD into your stereo you'll never be able to take it out. The melodies are addicting and the chorus' are catchy! A definite must-have!

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Pihana...the skillful gathering of life's experiences, the accumulation of desires and dreams, and the realization of our on-going commitment to honor our 'aina, kupuna and 'ohana.

It has been my unique privilege to observe and experience the remarkable ancestral gifts bestowed upon this young, strong, and vibrant Hawaiian woman- a Kumu Hula who skillfully weaves ancient tradition into the modern fabric of her daily life. Napua strives for pihana in everything that she does and in doing so, inspires everyone around her to do the same.

Such is the power and the promise of pihana.

-Keali'i Reichel

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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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The success HAPA, Keli'i Kaneali'i and Barry Flanagan, has achieved is evident in Collection, which pulls together their best music from previously released material in one extraordinary compact disc. HAPA emerged as one of the most popular Hawaiian groups in the 1990's and their recordings are still the best sellers of the Mountain Apple Company catalog.

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The album's title, Pick A Hit, explains the CD perfectly. Pick A Hit is a compilation CD of all of Hawai'i's hottest Hawaiian music artists and their hits! A must have if you want hit songs, by Hawai'i's most respected artists.

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One of Hawaii's best kept secrets, Natalie Ai Kamauu, proves she is no stranger to Hawaiian music. Natalie started turning heads when she was just a teenager, singing alongside her father, Howard Ai, for Halau Hula Olana. It wasn't long before Natalie began stealing the show. Although she garnered the coveted title Miss Aloha Hula, it was her angelic voice that really caught people's attention. Many among the hula community and Hawaiian music fans are proclaiming, "Finally!" Natalie Ai Kamauu's first solo release "'E," has arrived. A true labor of love, with husband, Iolani, on vocals and instrumentation, "'E" is a perfect, genuine debut for this stellar vocalist. Even more impressive, she's a songwriter. Natalie's voice dances playfully and soars effortlessly, weaving in and out of the guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano. It's a voice that penetrates straight to the heart and moves the soul. Produced by Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning producer Dave Tucciarone, "'E" seamlessly captures a little bit of sass, and a whole lot of heart. Already a sought after performer, "'E" is sure to secure her place among Hawaii's most beloved female artists. At the very first note, Natalie will command your attention, just as she always has. Learn More

From one of Hawai`i 's most isolated regions emerges Leokāne Pryor. Home Malanai will attempt to pick up where the O'ahu native's first album, Maunahele, left off, delighting fans and attracting new admirers. With an incomparable set of vocals with unmatched falsetto accents, Pryor chronicles his love affair with Hawaiian music and his journey away from and return to Hawai`i. This 12-track album features collaborations with acclaimed artists Charles Ka'upu and Kaliko Trapp, as well as Hawaiian classics like "Haleakalā Hula" and " Ku'u Ipo I Ka He'e Pu'e One." Sure to be enchanted by his voice, which some describe as "simply beautiful," Hawaiian music devotees will undoubtedly welcome Pryor with open arms. Learn More

Uluwehi Guerrero’s brand new CD release, “Uluwehi Sings Na- Mele Hula Aloha- beloved hula songs”, is now available! A Na Hoku Hanohano award winner and long time Kumu Hula of Halau Hula Kauluokala from Maui, Uluwehi’s latest album includes 16 wonderful songs, all sung in Hawaiian, some rarely recorded, and all perfect for Hula! It’s Uluwehi’s first CD in 8 years, and already listeners are raving it is well worth the wait.

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