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 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!

The Best of The Brothers Cazimero Volume I was the first CD released of Hawaiian music. It showcased their biggest hits from previous albums and continues to be one of their best selling CD's.

Award-winning trio Na Palapalai brings new energy and power to their falsetto style of music in this, their third album "Ka Pua Hae Hawai`i." Recipients of numerous Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Equivalent to the GRAMMY® Awards) (Hawaiian Album, Hawaiian language, Group of the Year and Haku Mele), Na Palapalai offers a collection of Hawaiian standards and original compositions sure to captivate all Hawaiian music enthusiasts.

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."

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.

Hawaiian Tradition proved to be Amy & Willie's instant hit album and the public immediately embraced both their musical talent and incredible stage presence. As a new "group" they became an overnight success story.

“Manawa” means “time.” Mailani has taken the “time” to develop her craft. First with the very successful and award-winning duo Keahiwai, next with the all girl powered Mighty J and at last taking center stage with her first solo album, Mailani. Mailani won her “Female Vocalist of the Year” and the respect of fans and the music community as a top notch solo artist and composer.

Mailani has taken the “time” to honor her culture and hone her craft. She speaks Hawaiian and has studied voice under one of the true greats, Teresa Bright.

Manawa is proof of the evolution of a true artist. An artist that has performed all over the world. An artist that has become a better singer, a better composer, a more commanding performer, a more accomplished guitarist, a tender Hawaiian poet. Mailani is taking her craft to new heights with her brand new CD Manawa.

HAPA's debut album created a new sound in harmony and guitar work that made the group an instant household name. A Hawaiian man and transplant from New Jersey teamed up to create a sound that cannot be equaled.

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.

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."

When the de Mello's discovered that Sunday Manoa were no longer a group, they took the talents of Robert & Roland and shaped them in to one of the most successful recording artists that Hawaii has ever known. This CD is a compilation of their "First Two Albums" and shows how developed they were as recording artists at such a young age.

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.

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.

The Best of Emma includes 25 of Hawaii's greatest compositions, with one of the premiere voices and the full body sound of the Jack de Mello orchestra. A must have for any serious collector of Hawaiian music.

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.

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.

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.

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."