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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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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.

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A Hawaiian twist to Christmas Classics, "Ki Ho'alu Christmas" takes Christmas classics and puts a slack key guitar spin on them. Relaxing and peaceful music to get you and your whole family into the Christmas spirit.

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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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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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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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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

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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Hawaiian slack key guitar (ki ho'alu) is one of the great acoustic guitar traditions of the world, dating back to the 1840's when guitars were first brought to Hawaii and relatively unknown outside the islands until recently. "Slack Key" means that some of the strings are slacked from standard tuning, with the bass, melody, and improvisation played at the same time, and is often played to accompany traditional dance or song. Many players use their own special tunings that often remain proprietary secrets.
Jim "Kimo" West first visited Hana, Maui in 1985, after a long summer on the road as guitarist for famed musical satirist, "Weird Al" Yankovic. As the sounds of Gabby Pahinui, the Sons of Hawai'i, Sonny Chillingworth, The Sunday Manoa, and others, played on the turntable, he jammed along for fun and relaxation. Already a devotee of open tunings, he was immediately drawn to the gentle rhythms of ki ho 'alu (slack key guitar) and soon began writing his own songs. The rich physical and cultural landscape of the Hana Coast has provided the inspiration for many of his compositions.

While always retaining the heartfelt essence of traditional slack key, Jim "Kimo" West brings much of his own musical heritage to his original ki ho'alu instrumentals. His style can best be described as "nahenahe", meaning "soft, sweet or gentle voice", a fusion of old and new but still rooted deeply in tradition.

Jim lives in Los Angeles where he writes and produces music for film and television. His music has graced feature films and TV shows on all the major networks and cable channels and his slack key compositions have been featured on National Public Radio, Honda TV spots as well as the Disney Channel . He travels regularly to the islands to perform, relax and visit with his "ohana". He also performs slack key concerts around the mainland US, especially in the Southern California area, and at selected private events.
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Ryan Hiraoka (aka "RSP") is a self produced recording artist from the Big Island of Hawaii. Ryan first jumped on the music scene as a bassist for a variety of local acts. Ryan has performed with many of Hawaii's top recording artists. These artists include Damon Williams, Pomai & Loeka, Fiji, Jake Shimabukuro, The Manao Company, B.E.T., Three Plus, Lukela of Ekolu, RJ "Lanui" Kaneao, Mana Kaleilani Caceres, Kapena, Next Generation, Braddah Walter and Ilona Irvine.
Ryan is an educated musician that received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ryan has been involved with the music business for over 14 years as a performer & has matured into a musical force as a recording artist. Ryan is also the founder of his own record label/music production company called "Rubbah Slippah Productions."

In 2006, Ryan released his debut album called "Big Island Music." The album proved to be a strong introduction as the hit single "Big Island Ladies" took over the airwaves of Hawaii. The "Big Island Ladies" music video was also broadcasted in heavy rotation on OC 16's "Overdrive Live" television show.

In 2007, Ryan released the highly acclaimed "RSP CREW (Vol. 1)" compilation album. The album featured a select group of local singers from the Big Island. The goal behind the compilation album was to showcase the undiscovered talent of the Big Island. The album was a breath of fresh air as numerous songs off the album hit radio stations statewide.

In 2008, Ryan looked to widen the genre of island music with the release of his follow up solo album called "Hawaii & Beyond." The effort was proven a success after Ryan was nominated for a "Na Hokuhanohano" award in the R&B album of the year category. The hit single "I'm Sorry" spawned a music video which has been broadcasted on OC16's "Dis N Dat" television show.
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DIGITALLY REMASTERD with Brand New BONUS TRACK! Includes the most requested song of the holidays - Willie K's "O Holy Night." The essence of the holidays is captured on the songs that showcase Willie's incredible musical versatility. From the sassy, local-style, up-beat rendition of "Mele Kalikimaka" to his "O Holy Night," which put this CD on the Billboard World Chart. Willie Nelson joins Willie K in a spectacular duet of "Away In A Manger" Learn More

CONGRATULATIONS to Amy Hanaiali`i...2007 Na Hokuhanohano Award Winner for Album of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Best Engineered Album. "Generation Hawai`i" is Grammy nominated Amy Hanaiali`i at her best, in true form, representing her islands, her culture and her family legacy with the music she was born destined to share. It was produced by award winning producer, songwriter and musician Michael Ruff, who has worked with legends like Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Stevie Nicks and countless others.

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RELEASE DATE: MARCH 16, 2010

Award-winning documentarian and musician Eddie Kamae brings you another powerful story of Hawai`i.

Eddie Kamae is a native Hawaiian singer, `ukulele virtuoso, composer and co-founder of the legendary Sons of Hawai`i music group.  In 1986, he launched The Hawaiian Legacy Series in the belief that Hawaiian voices, language, music and cultural wisdom, preserved on film, would be an enriching experience for everyone. 

This award-winning, one-hour documentary pays tribute to the untamed spirit of a colorful and controversial Hawaiian man.  Known throughout the islands and descended from a line of warrior chiefs, Luther Makekau was part philospher and part outlaw, a chanter and a singer, a fighter and a lover, a cattle rustler, a rebel and a poet. 

Born on Maui in 1890, during the reign of King Kala-kaua, he lived nearly a hundred years, shaped by a century of turbulent cultural change.

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It became clear to me at an early age that music, particularly the voice, was something I had no choice but to develop. It was a natural path for me to take. It also became obvious that I was born to dance hula.

Hula is a huge part of who I am. I dance hula; I study hula; I teach hula. I sing so people can express the music in this important form of dance that defines my culture. Hula extends the meaning of that music, tells its story physically and through the heart of its people.

Hula and Hula 2 have been labors of love. I was and continue to be humbled by their success inside the hula and Hawaiian music community; by the visitor to these lands and to fans of Hawaiian music around the world. I take this opportunity to thank you for your support, for your appreciation of the music and the dance.

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Artists from Hawai‘i have been making their mark on the world music scene for decades.  Keola Beamer, with a career that spans more than 30 years, has done just that.  As a world-renowned slack key guitarist, he has certainly earned his place as one of only a handful of true “Masters” in the world.
Raiatea Helm has risen to the TOP of the industry at such a young age.  Winner of every major music award in the islands, this Billboard World Chart recording artist grows with every CD and never ceases to    amaze us.

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The stage is set, the mic checked and the set list ready. In the early summer of 2011, Brandon Apeles (Anuhea, Amos Lee, Guy Cruz, Matt Costa, Andrew Bird, Owl City) and Shawn Livingston Moseley (Elliot Smith, Metallica, Dave Matthews Band, Converge, Jeff Buckley) agreed to co-produce an alternative rock compilation featuring the most promising artists from across the Hawaiian Islands and the top underground talent it had to offer. With over 20 collective years of studio recording, concert touring, live recording, artist management and multiple Na- Ho-ku- Hanohano and GRAMMY® nominations and wins, the Apeles/Moseley production team set course with a clear and substantial agenda to capture the most slamming and credible audio snapshot of Hawaii’s Alternative Rock scene to date. Over 65 artist/musicians and thousands of fans later, Alternative HI is born.

Check out the Alternative HI official website for info/pics/videos on all the bands/artists involved!

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In his first solo CD, Roland takes on the epic of Pele, arguably Hawaii's most known mythical Goddess and also gives the listener a new perspective on the legend itself. Complete with narration and an incredible story line, Roland's musical suite for Pele is a beautiful collection of songs for the fire goddess.

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Four time GRAMMY nominee and Hawaii’s top selling female vocalist of all time, Amy Hanaiali‘i joins forces with some of the greatest male vocalists in Hawai‘i on Amy Hanaiali‘i Friends & Family of Hawai‘i.  Millions of CD’s have sold collectively by  this incomparable group of artists, including Willie Nelson, Keali’i Reichel, Robert  Cazimero, Fiji

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The second release from Keali'i Reichel features the radio hits "Lei Hali'a," "Toad Song," and "Every Road Leads Back To You" (with Robi Kahakalau). Na Hoku Hanohano award winner for Male Vocalist and Hawaiian Album. Learn More