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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."

Skinny Dip unearths the exotic sounds of Tiki bars and lounges of the past where the music would gently hypnotize its listeners under the red glow of tiki torches. Songs like "Sweet and Sour," and "Primitiva" set the mood for a night in a Polynesian pop paradise.

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

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."

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

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

Amy & Willie hit their stride with Hanaiali`œi and it still is considered one of their finest works by the legion of fans that can't get enough of this wild combination of talent.

This rare 12-track collection is the opportunity to experience Kaumakaiwa Kanaka‘ole, the voice of Hawai‘i’s new generation. With this album, Kanaka‘ole—a three-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner—finds himself setting the pace, raising the bar and pushing the standards—yet again—challenging not only himself but his contemporaries as well. Accompanied by a passionate, unmatched love of his culture and the power that lies within his lineage, Kanaka‘ole is blazing a new trail in the 21st century while paying homage to those who have come before him, a theme that resonates with this, his third album.

A collection of all of Brother Noland's greatest and most successful hits, "Brother Noland's Greatest Hits Collection" showcases the highly acclaimed talents of Brother Noland. Since hitting the Hawaiian music scene, Brother Noland is always ahead of his time.

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.

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.

Don Tiki's exotic tunes are brimming with haunting melodies and sultry rhythms on tracks like "Close Your Eyes," with guest artist Teresa Bright, and Martin Denny's "Exotica `œ97".

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 contemporary upbeat side of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole shines on Ka `œAno'i. His first solo CD captures that side with the songs "Men Who Ride Mountains," "Sea Of Love," You Don't Know Me," and "Margarita."

Kanikapila O‘ahu Style, was put together by the O‘ahu Visitor’s Bureau to showcase the islands’ world-renowned recording artists and pull together the crème of the crop in island music. The 12-track compilation features the finest musical talent in Hawai‘i, as they kanikapila (sing) of the sights and sounds of O‘ahu, filled with discoveries of secret sandy shores tucked beneath towering mountains and lush deep valleys. Kanikapila O‘ahu Style, takes you on a journey to visit each and every one of these jewels through the music of the islands, presented to you by some of Hawai‘i’s most celebrated musicians.

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.

This CD features 12 songs gathered from classic albums recorded by the Sons of Hawai'i. These songs represent the music that has shaped Eddie Kamae's career as a singer, composer, arranger, band leader and 'ukulele virtuoso. Included are such favorites as "Ke Ala O Ka Jeep" and "Waipi'o Valley Song."

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.