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After Robert's triumphant "Hula Is" show at the Hawaii Theatre on August 26th, here are a few thoughts from the Kumu about what Hula is to him....

Here's some photos from Robert's Hawaii Theatre concert! Click to enlarge.

Be sure to check out Hula! And add Mountain Apple Company and The Brothers Cazimero on Facebook for regular updates!

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.

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!

Be sure to add us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates!!

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

We have been very excited about IZ's recent success in Europe, specifically in Germany where it all started. This past week, Germany hosted their ECHO Awards which is their equivalent to our Grammys. Our leader and CEO Jon de Mello flew to berlin to accept IZ's award for "Hit Song of the Year" for "Over the Rainbow" and even in his busy schedule took the time to send us some of his behind the scenes photos along with a link for his and the Kamakawiwo'ole family's acceptance speech. 

Mahalo to ECHO, B1 Recordings and all of IZ's fans in Germany and across the world!

 Jon de Mello accepts the ECHO Award presented to Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole for Hit Song of the Year -  "Over the Rainbow"

Kila de Mello, Jon de Mello and Wolfgang Boss of B1 Recordings 

Jon de Mello and Wolfgang Boss Accepting their ECHO Award.

So very Cool!

Jon de Mello and Wolfgang Boss on the Screen

Marlene and Wehi Kamakawiwo'ole

Jon de Mello's English Translator (since he doesn't speak German very well)

Today is the release of the DVD "Liʻa - The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man" by Eddie and Myrna Kamae which you can order now here.

In the meantime, here is Eddie Kamae and Mountain Apple Company CEO, Jon de Mello talking about the subject of the DVD, Sam Liʻa. 

Songs from the album AMY HANAIALI`I & the SLACK KEY MASTERS of HAWAI`I

Sting's Fields of Gold performed in English and Hawaiian by Amy Hanaiali`i, Jeff Peterson and Steve Jones at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. From the album "Amy Hanaiali`i and Slack Key Masters of Hawai`i." www.jeffpetersonguitar.com

Dennis Kamakahi and Amy Hanaiali`i sing Ka Ipo Lei Manu with Amy Hanaiali`i. Jeff Peterson on guitar. Steve Jones on upright bass.

Dennis Kamakahi performing "E Mau Ke Aloha" at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Amy Hanaiali`i on vocals, Jeff Peterson guitar, Steve Jones bass.

Dennis Kamakahi performing "E Mau Ke Aloha" at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Amy Hanaiali`i on vocals, Jeff Peterson guitar, Steve Jones bass.

Check it out! Mailani is featured in this month's Hawaii-arukikata Web Magazine! KAWAII!!!

Watch her performance at the Waikiki Yatch Club.

If you didn't get a chance to watch it....Here's the Hawaii Five-0 episode
6 featuring IZ's Hawaii '78.... the song ends the show.