Hawaiian Music
Remember your island vacation, with Hawaiian style music that
will put you in the perfect tropical mood.
 Self Portrait by Teresa Bright
This CD was in a condo we stayed in on the island of
Kauai. We fell in love with it, and the first thing we did when we got home was purchased it. I'm sure you will fall in love
with the song, "In a little Hula Heaven".
Self Portrait
$15.98
  Israel Kamakawiwo`ole - Alone In Iz World *
Overall Rating:  5 out of 5
Best thing I've heard in a while, Dec 14, 2006 from Maryland
Israel Kamakawiwo`ole - Alone In Iz World *
$12.99
 Ke'Alaokamaile by Keali'i
Reichel
Whether it's ukulele music, the island exotica of Martin Denny, the lounge crooning of Don Ho, or
the slack key acoustic guitar tradition, many styles of music have emerged from the jeweled necklace in the Pacific known as Hawaii. Over
the course of five albums, popular singer Keali'i Reichel (pronounced kay-ah-LEE-ee rye-SHELL) touches on both commercial adult contemporary
songcraft and traditional ukulele and hula dance accompaniment--he was a noted hula dance instructor and cultural historian before becoming
a professional musician. The Grammy-nominated Ke' Alaokamaile is the singer's tribute to his family, singing about his ancestors and
his own life so far. While there a gloss on many of these contemporary songs (even when sung Hawaiian) that no doubt gives them a broad pop
appeal--Reichel also does a sentimental but somewhat empty version of Sting's "Fields Of Gold"--the traditional songs are strong enough to
prove Reichel's versatility. Purists will likely have problems with some of Ke'alaokamaile, but Reichel's legions of fans will
swallow it whole. –-Tad Hendrickson.
Ke'Alaokamaile
$15.98
 Hawaiian Style 2 by Various Artists - International -
General
"Hawaiian Style 2," Hawai'i's Na Hoku Hanohano finalist for "Best Compilation," follows the successful Billboard chart topping
"Hawaiian Style Music" with 18 tracks of popular contemporary island music.
Award winners and nominees abound with The Mana'o Company ("Rock Me"), Ho'onu'a ("Koa Tree"), Ka'ala Boys ("Backyard
Kanikapila"), Vaihi ("Be Mine"), and Marty Dread ("Another Day In Paradise"). Tahitian stars Carole and Florent Atem perform their rendition of
one of Hawai'i's most loved songs, "Ku'u Home O Kalalu'u."
Local favorites include Junior Maile's "Only My Island Girl,"
Heart and Soul's "The Greatest Gift," Pipeline Bands "Island Surfer Girl," and Tony Solis' "Rubber Slipper."
From hard
to find classics like Bruddah Waltah’s "Sweet Lady of Waiahole," and Ponchoman's, "Do You Remember?" to smash hits like Pi’ilani Arias’ version
of the classic "Tears On My Pillow" and Justin’s "Never Forget Where I'm From," featured in the film "Shallow Hal," "Hawaiian Style 2" stands
apart as one of the very best in today’s contemporary island music.
Hawaiian Style 2
$16.99
 Don Ho - Greatest Hits
GREATEST HITS was released, originally, in 1969, and is a compilation of Don Ho hits and favorites from the apex of his career as a singer,
songwriter, performer. A lot of people hate Don Ho because of childhood memories of schlock; more appropriately, however, he's the next step
after Martin Denny, and his act was influenced by Elvis's success with BLUE HAWAII (probably Presley's best selling album ever). In 1965, Capitol
Records' subsidiary Tower Records threw out one of the most interesting compilations of Hawaiian Lounge with the release of an LP titled WAIKIKI
SWINGS. This seems to be the first album to present Don Ho to a mainland audience, under the guise of a liner note claiming that, "Don Ho, Kui
& Nani Lee, and other Hawaiian Mods are all here." With a more 'In-Crowd' tailoring than that of previous imported slack key/steel guitar
records, WAIKIKI SWINGS is a fantastic example of Elvis meets Kui Lee... no doubt actual Mods will take real offense and consider this whole idea
stupid. But, Lounge collectors, Surf/Garage aficionados and even Mods that have a sense of humor (a rare, but existing breed) may have no problem
connecting the dots and appreciating Don Ho's aesthetic without pretense. Don himself has referred to Kui Lee as the "John Lennon of Hawaii"; Lee
died of cancer in 1966 after only one album, and Don Ho would be the one to take his music to a worldwide audience (Kui Lee represents a third of
the songwriter credits on this CD, including the incredible "I'll Remember You").
Don Ho - Greatest Hits
$11.98
 Blue Hawaii [SOUNDTRACK] by Elvis Presley
Tired of civilization? Want to escape to a beautiful island paradise? Then this CD is for you. The romantic ballads such as the title song,
"Moonlight Swim," "Hawaiian Sunset" and "Island of Love" evoke images of beautiful sunsets and peaceful blue seas, and the more lively numbers,
such as "Almost Always True" and "Steppin' Out of Line" are carefree and fun, which is another aspect of Hawaii. Hearing the great voice reminds
us of why Elvis is still king, even after all these years. And the added songs at the end, which are repeats of earlier songs, with a few off the
cuff remarks by Elvis, give us a peak into the spontaneity and ease with which he worked. This is music to listen to after a difficult day in the
"asphalt jungle," music which helps us relax and enjoy and forget the stresses and strains of modern society, at least for awhile!
Blue Hawaii
$14.99
 Sounds of Hawaii by Kealoha Kono &
His Orchestra
Listen closely and the sea rushes in, then you hear the relaxing sound of a Hawaiian guitar. Tiny Bibbles, The Hawaiian Wedding Song, Aloha Oe
and more songs. Great music to chill out to, and for the price - it's right!
Sounds of Hawaii
$5.49
 Royal Hawaiian Music by John King
In his latest recording, John King pays tribute to the music of Na Lani Eha, the Heavenly Four, Hawaiian royalty who
were well known music lovers and gifted composers. Through their social and political influence, David Kalakaua (1836-91), Lydia Kamakaeha
Paki (Liliuokalani, 1838-1917), Miriam Likelike (1851-87), and William Pitt Leleiohoku (1854-77) helped to create and popularize a new
musical idiom that synthesized traditional Hawaiian poetics with New England-style hymnody.
Royal Hawaiian Music
$11.19
  Jimmy Buffett - Live In Hawaii [CD& DVD]
Jimmy Buffett - Live In Hawaii [CD& DVD]
$16.10
 
Various Artists - Halelu Songs of Christmas from Hawaii
DISC 1
- Po La`i E / Silent Night
- Winter Wonderland
- E Halelu!
- Mele Kalikimaka
- Song Of Christmas
- Hanau `La `O Iesu
- Poli` Ahu
- Taro Patch Christmas
- Mele Kalikimaka La `Oe
- Sleigh Ride
Various Artists - Halelu Songs of Christmas from Hawaii
$11.39
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