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Maui’s favorite son, Uncle Willie K, has been playing music and mesmerizing audiences around the world since the age of 10.  Having performed with the likes of B.B. King, Santana, Prince and Willie Nelson, Willie K has garnered countless Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for both production and performance, as well as earning a spot on the inaugural GRAMMY® Award ballot for Best Hawaiian Music.  

Widely regarded as Hawaii’s greatest entertainer, Willie shared his talents with the national audience appearing on VH1’s “100 Greatest Love Songs” with Jennifer Love Hewitt, provided the entertainment for a Monday Night Football Halftime show, as well as the Pro Bowl Halftime Show, and starred in local feature film “Get A Job.”  Most recently, Willie has toured Germany with Simply Red, sharing the music of Hawai’i on the World Stage.

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Following on the success of "The Best of The Brothers Cazimero Vol. 1," Robert & Roland continue to mine their catalog for the most popular hits.

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On the heels of Mailani’s self-titled debut solo album, which garnered her the prestigious “Female Vocalist of the Year” Award, comes her brand new CD entitled `Aina.  (English translation: Earth, land)   With her feet well planted in the “‘aina,” this brave artist continues to challenge herself with each project. Mailani is originally from the very successful, award-winning group, Keahiwai, and the rocking trio, Mighty J.  Her first CD proved that she had the ability to succeed as a solo artist.  Her sophomore album ‘Aina gives us much more.   ‘Aina includes some of the expected contemporary swagger which her fans and radio will love, but there is also something really surprising here that takes Mailani to a whole new level as an artist.   Her delivery of some traditional Hawaiian pieces will impress and delight anyone who loves Hawaiian music. Here is a modern Hawaiian woman who knows how to entertain and have fun and here too is a Hawaiian woman with the depth and respect for the generations that came before her.    ‘Aina is both gorgeous and entertaining. Another big step forward from an artist that continues to “Wow.”

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This 80 minute feature length documentary, the seventh in the Kamaes' award-winning Hawaiian Legacy Series, tells the story of a charismatic band. Spanning forty years of Hawai'i's rich musical tradition, the film offers an intimate look at a unique group of performers and composers: their songs, their humor, their devotions to a sound that continues to convey something essential about the Hawaiian spirit. Master of Hawaiian Chant, Ka'upena Wong stated, "Brother Eddie and The Sons were pioneers in the revival of Hawaiian music. . . their sound had that sincere folk quality to it, it made everyone stand up and take notice."

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"Mohalu – to be at ease, comfortable, at liberty. As our lives contain many layers, the same is for Mohalu. Mohalu is also the 12th night of the lunar cycle, an eve where planting flowers would be ideal, as these blooms would grow as full and as perfect as the moon on this night. The mana’o (idea or thought) behind Mohalu represent what this sophomore project is for me.

This song selection unfolds to reveal different petals, if you will, of my life. My own mele (songs) are attempts to communicate my inner most feelings in hopes that there are others who can identify with my struggles and my joys."

-Napua

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Moe Keale was a movie-star, musician, you name it he probably did it. "South Sea Island Magic" just adds to Moe Keale's already long list of achievements. And a great album to add to your Hawaiian music collection.

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Twice-Grammy® nominated international Hawaiian recording star, Raiatea Helm adds to her list of award-winning music with the release of her long-awaited solo CD Sea of Love.  As a courageous “new traditionalist” of Hawaiian music, Raiatea Helm’s collection of songs in Sea of Love takes the musical stylings of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s and makes them fresh through vibrant, innovative arrangements. This collection of songs draws upon the signature sounds of a bygone era in Waikiki and captures the sizzle of brushes on a snare drum and ‘sock’ cymbal, the use of maracas, congas and bongos, and the uplifting rhythms of the vibraphones, the bass, the steel guitar, and the piano. When Raiatea Helm’s sparkling vocals are placed within the energy of this effervescent instrumentation, she breathes new life to songs from a by-gone era that were once performed throughout Waikiki and known simply as “Hawaiian Club” music.

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With Christmas classics such as "Jingle Bell Rock" and "The First Noel," it's hard not to find "Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas" appealing to the senses. You'll find that this album will become your new Christmas favorite.

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Few Hawaiian musicians have risen to such national and international acclaim as Amy Hanaiali`i. Her 2008 album, `Aumakua, is a true embodiment of her consummate talent, featuring 14 fresh compositions that, combined, will comprise one of the most beautiful albums to come from a Hawaiian artist. Hanaiali`i offers her Hoku Award-winning falsetto-infused vocals to `Aumakua, a reverent assemblage of original songs and beloved, time-honored classics, set to the sweet, melodious style that is all her own. Replete with appearances by fellow award-winning artists, composers and arrangers, `Aumakua is an undeniable awards contender.

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Willie K's musical career has taken him down many musical roads and as he travelled these roads, he recorded some of his best work. This is the first of a collection of various recordings of Willie's throughout his journey.

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Na Palapalai's debut CD, Makani `œOlu'olu, swept the Na Hoku Hanohano Award ceremonies, winning Group of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Hawaiian Language Performance and Haku Mele. Their unique harmonies and falsetto mastery set them apart from any other group.

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This dynamic tour through Kauai features spectacular aerials and point of view visuals, and narrative comments from featured experts. Learn More

Keola's gift for musical invention and his creative flair are best seen in a solo setting, where his total talent is exposed without the sometimes protective screen of other musicians and instruments. Simply, a beautiful album.

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Slack Key jazz is the first recording of classic jazz paired with the nahenahe (sweet) sounds of solo slack key guitar. From Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin and Dave Brubeck to George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Norah Jones; the great American songbook is poetically retold with the resonant sounds of slack key. Original pieces affirm Jeff\\\'s creative voice classic Hawaiian songs are spun with the freedom and eloquence of Contemporary and even Brazillian Jazz.

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Each week, the masters of the art of slack key guitar get together in concert on Maui to entertain audiences. This album captures a selection of performances by some of Hawaii's most famous musicians. Featuring the music of Ledward Kaapana, George Kahumoku, Jr., Cyril Pahinui, Ozzie Kotani, Keoki Kahumoku, and Daniel Ho.

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The legacy of Dennis Pavao lives on in this new release Keiki Kupuna. Dennis' distinctive voice is captured on this new release recorded weeks before his untimely death, and reminds listeners why his incomparable falsetto style has been imitated by many and duplicated by none.

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1993 and 1995 broadcasts of KHNL/K5's Hot Hawaiian Nights" television series gave local people a glimpse of IZ's live performances. This DVD gives IZ fans the chance to witness his unique style on the 'ukulele and his uncanny sense of humor.

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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.

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Nā Palapalai's highly anticipated new album, Ha'a!

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2012 brings us to our newest release, HA'A. It is a tribute to our fans whom have somehow, Mahalo Ke Akua, become a Hawaiian music army, worldwide. Your unwavering support humbles us every day. We also dedicate this to all the hula dancers around the world, in countries we could have never dreamed of. It is for you that we sing.

We Aloha you all. The shy, keiki hula, the serious competition hula dancers, the ones who kaholo when they clean their hale. It is for you that we sing.

If you Kalākaua in the shower, we bid Aloha to you. Mahalo to the Aunties dancing hula in the front row with a beer in one hand and smoke meat in the other. It is for you that we sing.

We most humbly offer you, HA‘A. Now get up and dance.

--Nā Palapalai 2012

Kuana Torres Kahele & Ioane Burns

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