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Thirty-one years ago, in the town of Ha’iku, Maui, Neal Yamamura was born. Neal, the only male grandchild on his maternal side, celebrated his first BOYS’ DAY with 27 carp kites, gifts for his maternal grandfather in celebration of his first boy.

At the age of 4, he developed an interest in playing the piano, thus beginning his formal music education. By the 5th grade, he learned to play, on the piano, his elementary school’s entire spring musical just through listening! As a senior independent project, Neal composed and conducted a piece for his high school’s Spring Band Concert. In addition to piano, he is also skilled in playing the bells, baritone, and ukulele.

While in college, Neal discovered his passion and talent for singing karaoke, particularly the Hawaiian falsetto songs. He and several of his karaoke-singing buddies formed the group, Five by 5. Together they recorded 2 albums and performed at various local venues. Neal has studied with vocal coaches including Lani Starr and Melveen Leed. During breaks from practicing and recording, he also sang with his church’s worship team.

When Five by 5 disbanded, he asked his folks to help finance a solo recording of Hawaiian and pop songs that he has always loved. The result is this album, “My Serenity.”

Neal’s passions ranged from coaching gymnastics and spring-board diving, teaching swimming, playing volleyball, and lifeguarding. However, music remains his true passion, so he hopes his love for singing will be shared by his audiences. His quiet, shy personality can be experienced through his singing…thus “My Serenity.”
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The Brothers Cazimero's 1995 release, "Proud To Be," is an album that showcases the Brothers diverse musical and vocal abilities. Bouncing from traditional Hawaiian to a more contemporary Hawaiian sound, "Proud To Be" puts a modern twist on old classics.

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Na Palapalai remains true to the oldest form of Hawaiian music. This is true “backyard” Hawaiian music.

Nominated 17 times and winner of 7 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards including “Hawaiian Album of the Year,” “Group of the Year,” and “Hawaiian Language,” Na Palapalai is on the playlist of everyone that loves Hawaiian/World music in the islands and abroad. A favorite of Hula dancers, Na Palapalai is internationally recognized for its highly spirited Hawaiian music.

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World-renowned slack key guitar MASTER, Keola Beamer has had a career that has spanned more than 30 years. From his early international hit composition “Honolulu City Lights” to his most recent contribution on the soundtrack to the 2011 Oscar-nominated film “The Descendants,” Keola Beamer has earned his place in Hawaiian music history as a legendary composer, songwriter and performer.

With the release of Keola Beamer: Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love), he has taken his genius onto the world music stage in a captivating collaboration with nine-time GRAMMY® nominee Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai and virtuoso jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer.  

This CD is the soundtrack to the nationally televised program produced by PBS Hawai‘i and includes the internationally acclaimed recording “Ina”, a Hawaiian language version of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Learn More

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

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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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.

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…Born on O‘ahu and raised under the famed rainbows of Mānoa valley emerges one of Hawai’i’s most exquisite falsetto singers: Leokāne Pryor… named Leokāneokalani – the “Voice of the Heavens.”  Leokane now resides in heavenly Hāna, Maui.   Maunahele combines Leokane’s colorful arrangements with his angelic falsetto to put a sparkle on old traditional favorites and excite the listener with two new originals.   As Wayne Harada writes, “He’s blessed with a gorgeous falsetto that soars where rainbows arch the skies…”  A limited release in 2001 created quite a stir in the Hawaiian music world.   The Mountain Apple Company is proud to re-release Maunahele and share the talents of this exciting newcomer with fans new and old.

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Hawai`i is the most romantic place on earth… a place that surrounds us with such beauty that it inspires us to a love one another and this place. The spirit of love and aloha is what we hope to share with this music. 

Here are a few of our favorite songs performed by some of the biggest artists in the industry.

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Born Jordan Salud, in 1985 on the island of Oahu, I.A. is the son of the World Champion boxer Jesus “The Hawaiian Punch” Salud, who is a local icon to Hawaii. In July of 2007, I.A. released his highly anticipated critically acclaimed debut album “The Kama’aina Classic”. The album spawned hit singles “Dat Island Sound” featuring B.E.T. and the monstrous club anthem “808 Party”. I.A. showed his skills behind the boards producing nearly half of the project. The LP sold out in stores in 2 short weeks. Prior to the debut album, I.A. has released 2 successful mixtapes(The Prequel, The Ohana Mixtape) pushing 7,000 units
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Stand In The Light, Henry Kapono's first solo effort after the enormous world-wide success of Cecilio & Kapono, reinforced his songwriting, vocal and pop arranger talents to a hungry public.

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Too many great songs have been recorded by the incomparable Willie K to stop at one "best of" collection. All of these recordings are avaiable only on this CD.

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Bumbye, the long-awaited 3rd album from multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning duet, Kūpaoa. Bumbye is the duo's best collection of songs yet! The husband/wife team has been praised by critics for their close harmonies, two beautiful voices and clean acoustic arrangements. The eclectic assortment includes old favorites like Hawaiian Soul, Sweet By and By, and Sonny and Cher's I Got You Babe, as well as 9 original songs. The title track, Bumbye, written by multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning songwriter, Puakea Nogelmeier and featuring legendary songstress, Kuʻuipo Kumukahi, highlights the pair's playful side and their growing musical synergy.

Those who are fans of Kūpaoaʼs music are sure to love this newest assembly of songs and those discovering them for the first time will be quick to fall in love with this talented pair.

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Wonderful World presents IZ's music in an inspirational style that honors his musical legacy with an orchestral accompaniment. The result is an album with a collection of Israel's best work. This album, produced by Jon de Mello, will arrive in stores June 26th and is the ideal re-introduction to IZ's larger than life approach. Uniting IZ with a full orchestra has resulted in a powerful and compelling album. Complementing the music, the CD will be packaged in an artistically crafted double fold jacket with a 16-page booklet showing images of Kamakawiwo`ole accompanied by IZ's lyrics.

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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

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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Does anyone remember Aaron Kaleo Agsalda as a member of "the five-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning band, the Krush" back in the days when the Krush was actually winning Hokus?
Neither do I, but whatever Agsalda may have contributed to a later version of the group, he is unquestionably ready for prime time as a solo act here. Think Kenny Rankin, think Michael Franks; those are the musical footsteps he's following.

The opening song introduces Kaleo as an accomplished singer-songwriter. All the pieces are originals, and any of them would be a natural fit on any "easy listening" radio station. Kaleo's voice is the key element here, but there's a song or two that also shows his talent as a guitarist as well. Todd Adamski (electric guitar/bass), Wendell Ching (drums) and Rocky Holmes (sax/flute) provide instrumental support and forge the musical links to Rankin, Franks and even, at times, Kalapana.

Kaleo's music stands on its own merit as a singer-songwriter's perspectives on life and love. His images certainly mirror the feelings of romantics everywhere. And although much of his musical bag is soft and romantic, several songs describe the painful and frustrating sides of love in convincing style.

The album art adds a touch of mystery. There's a map of Oahu with 10 numbered locations. Do the song numbers tie in to those places? It seems that that's for him to know and for us to find out.
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The Brothers Caz are known for the beautiful harmonies they create and an enormous sound from two instruments. Most of this album is filled with the songs for the hula and the listener can visualize the elegance of the hula.

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Love Is collects all Na Leo's romantic love songs on one CD. It's perfect for all occassions, including of course, a marriage proposal, engagement party or wedding.

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