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 Waikïkï 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, bass, steel guitar, 'ukulele and piano.

When Raiatea's sparkling vocals are placed within the energy of this effervescent instrumentation, she breathes new life to songs from a bygone era that were once performed throughout Waikïkï and known simply as "Hawaiian Club" music.    
1. 'Aina 'O Moloka'i 2. Nani Hanalei 3. Namolokama 4. Punahou 5. Lihue 6. The One They'd Call Hawai'i 7. The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai 8. Sea of Love 9. Kaulana Ke Kuahiwi O Haleakala 10. Ka Beauty Mahiehie 11. Moonlight And Shadows





Raiatea's 2013 Performance Calendar
April 17, 2013

May

May 4 - 10th Annual Willie K Charity Golf Tournament
Kaanapali Golf Resort

May 11 - Nā Hōkū Mele Mei
at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Lawn
sponsored by the Hawaii Association of Recording Artists (HARA)

May 12 - Moloka’i “Three Divas Mothers Day Concert”
with Napua Grieg and Amy Gilliom
             
May 17 - Miki Japan - Private Corporate Event
Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Lawn

May 18 - Moloka’i High School Commencement Speaker

May 19 - Miki Japan - Private Corporate Event -
Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Lawn

May 21 - Miki Japan - Private Corporate Event -
Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Lawn

May 25 - Hawaiian Airlines Departure for New York City

May 30 - New York City ‘Ukulele Festival
http://www.nyukefest.com

May 31 - New York City ‘Ukulele Festival
http://www.nyukefest.com

June      

June 1 - New York City ‘Ukulele Festival Concert
at the Society for Ethical Culture Concert Hall
http://www.nyukefest.com

June 2 - New York City ‘Ukulele Festival
http://www.nyukefest.com

June 6 - Departure for 2013 Ka Hula Japan Tour

June 8 - Ka Hula
Yokohama, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 9 - Ka Hula
Sapporo, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 11 - Ka Hula
Osaka, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 12 - Ka Hula
Nagoya, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 14 - Ka Hula
Chigasaki, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 15 - Ka Hula
Tokyo, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 16 - Ka Hula
Okinawa, Japan
http://www.kahula.jp

June 20 - Depart of San Francisco

June 22 - Palace of Fine Arts,
San Francisco

June 23 - Arrive Honolulu

July

July 9-14 - Kauai Music Festival
at The Kauai Beach Resort
www.kauaimusicfestival.com

September

September 28 - Lanikuhonua Benefit Concert,
Ko Olina Resort

October

October 28 - Departure for Japan

November

November 2 - Special Hula Event
Tokyo, Japan
                     
November 3 - Special Hula Event
Tokyo, Japan

November 4 - Arrive from Tokyo, Japan

November 5 - Depart for Phoenix, Arizona

November 6 - Kerr Cultural Center
(Student Educational Outreach Program),
Arizona State University

November 7 - Concert Kerr Cultural Center,
Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona