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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.

Kuana Torres Kahele's solo debut album, Kaunaloa has been a worldwide hit since its release in June! If you haven't heard it yet, we're offering a FREE download of one of his songs! Just click the blue button below!

We invite you to join us this Sunday, August 14th at 6:00pm for Kuana's official CD Release Party!! It will be held at The Venue, downtown (click for map). This is a FREE event! But 21 and over only.

On July 5th, Robert Cazimero released his new solo CD, Hula.

"In my life, I’ve been lucky enough to learn from the best; to dance on stage; to teach this remarkable art form and to be rewarded in both tangible and intangible ways for dedicating a big part of my life to hula. I’ve been all the more lucky in that my career has been in music and I’ve been able to sing some of the most beautiful music that hula is danced to as well as compose some hula mele (songs) that have been danced by many." -- Robert Cazimero

To celebrate the release of Hula, we have a FREE song download available! Check it out!

Here's what some people are saying about Hula:

"Hula–showcases his distinctive voice, and traditional Hawaiian songs are instantly recognizable; its musicality is cared for, and its message is loud and clear." -- The Honolulu Weekly

"Few have his savvy of elocution and enunciation to tell his stories-in-song, of lovely hula hands, of crashing waves on the beaches, whether in Hawaiian or in English. -- Wayne Harada, Star Advertiser

“What a nice album, only Robert could make ‘Lovely Hula Hands’ his own.” -- Mike Kelly, Cox Radio Hawaii

 

“Just purchased "Hula" and absolutely love it.” -- Dennis Mahaffay, Anthology Group

Aloha everyone! Sorry for the lack of posting lately! We've been very busy with new releases!

Hula Robert Cazimero

Kaunaloa Kuana Torres Kahele

Aia I Hi'ialo Hi'ikua

No Ku'uipo Ahumanu

All available in CD and MP3 format at our Topspin store!

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Here's a recap of some of the things going on with Mountain Apple artists lately!

Mountain Apple Company is happy to announce that it now has all Na Palapalai CDs with the distribution of their smash hit and latest album, Nanea. And mark your calendar, Kuana Torres-Kahele is releasing his first solo CD, Kaunaloa on June 28. Amazing story, remarkable music.     

Download a new song from his album today!

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. 

Next Tuesday March 29th, Mailani will be releasing her sophomore solo album titled 'Aina. To celebrate, we are letting you hear the album in it's entirety on her website! Also on her site are live video Performances of 2 songs from 'Aina, along with photos, news, calendar and Free Downloads. 

Check it out HERE!

Today in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's online medium, Pulse, they illuminate an already familiar name in Mailani Makainai.  The article shares insight in some of her previous accomplishments to her most anticipated album, "Aina," expected to be released sometime next month.  Details of her new tracks and the inspiration behind them are captured in the article. You can read the article in full by going to http://www.honolulupulse.com/music/in-the-mix-new-music-from-mailani-makainai.  And for all you fans out there, don't forget to checkout Mailani's fanpage at www.mailanimakainai.com. Just click the links for instant access. 

2010 was a crazy year. To celebrate all of our releases, we have put together a page of some of the things you may have missed from some of our artists.  LISTEN NOW!