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Some news and updates with our Mountain Apple artists!

Kainani Kahaunaele's award winning album

"I am honored for my songs to have been selected by my Hawaiian language peers to reflect and represent the integrity of our native tongue (Hawaiian Language Performance Award) and the intelligence and creativity of our kūpuna (Haku Mele Award)." - Kainani Kahaunaele, after winning two Hōkū Awards for her album 'Ōhai 'Ula. Available in Digital Download or CD.

New Artists

Husband and wife duo, Paula & Vergel have just signed with Mountain Apple Company and are in the process of recording their first album! Here's a clip of them rehearsing one of their original songs at our studio.

This past Sunday was the 2011 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards to highlight the best in Hawaiian music. We took a ton of photo's which we have below and we would also like to congratulate our winners! 

 Click HERE to listen to each winner's album.

It's that time of the year, The Gathering of the Stars, where Hawaii's most innovative and influential artists and composers of the year shine in Hawaii's biggest night for music, "The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards."  Its the award ceremonies 34th year and is promised to be one of the most memorable yet.  The categories are full of talent-packed nominees, many from our very own Mountain Apple Company, and many more with hopes set on leaving their mark in Hawaiian music history.  Click on link provided for full listing of this years nominees and details of the upcoming event. 2011 Hoku Awards nominees announced – Honolulu, Hawaii Calendar of Events – Hawaii Entertainment

Long time Mountain Apple Company artist, Amy Hanaiali`i, accepts for Album of the Year at last years ceremony.

Stay tuned for future notice on how you can access all of Mountain Apples nominated artists/albums on-line for pre-show viewing.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to share this years moment with the stars.  Aloha and hope you enjoy this years show. 

Check out Kainani's "Poetry Man"! What do you think....

Halau o ke Aalii Ku Makani presents Aha Mele XIII SUNDAY MANOA

at the MAMIYA THEATRE, Saint Louis School

Saturday, October 2nd

•  Silent Auction/Wine Bar - 5pm
•  Aha Mele Hoohalialia - 6pm

For Tickets: aaliikumakani@gmail.com
$20/open seating

With Talented Friends:
Maelia Carter, kumu hula
Piilani Hanohano, kumu hula
Kyle Kiai Atabay, kumu hula
Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua
Hui Waianuhea o ka Awapuhi
Keala Chock
Keao Costa
Kapalaiula de Silva
Kainani Kahaunaele
Moon Kauakahi
Kihei Nahale-a
Glen Smith
Hoku Zuttermeister

Halau o ke Aalii Ku Makani, est. 1997; Kumu Hula Manu Boyd

The beautiful women of Hālau O Ke ʻAʻaliʻi Kū Makani in 2006

5th Place Merrie Monarch Wahine ʻAuana 2006 ʻAla Pīkake Kumu Hula Manu Boyd

Have you heard Kainani Kahaunaele's new album `Ohai `Ula?

Kainani is a special guest at the Aha Mele XIII Sunday Manoa

presented by Halau o ke Aalii Ku Makani

at the MAMIYA THEATRE, Saint Louis School

Saturday, October 2nd

•  Silent Auction/Wine Bar - 5pm
•  Aha Mele Hoohalialia - 6pm

For Tickets: aaliikumakani@gmail.com
$20/open seating

  Pua`ala by kila-1

Have you seen Kainani Kahaunaele's video for "Eia Ke Aloha"? Check it out at the TMAC's YouTUBE CHANNEL.