This "Best of" album showcases the multi-talented Big island falsetto singer performing many of the songs she is best known for. The three-time Nahokuhanohano Award-winner sings traditional favorites and new songs by Hawai‘i's young composers. Lyrics and translations are included.

Album Titles:

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1. Ku'u Sweetie
2. I Ali'i No 'Oe
3. Makee 'Ailana
4. Pa'ani Kamali'i
5. Papalina Lahilahi
6. Pohai Kealoha
7. 'Akaka Falls
8. Lei Hinahina
9. Moku Ola
10. 'Alekoki
11. Lei Liko Ka Lehua
12. Kuahiwi Nani
13. Nani Wai'ale'ale
14. Ka Pili Oha
    

ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS,
BEST OF (Various Artists):

A collection of songs previously released by Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, featuring the legendary master of slack-key guitar; a Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner and recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

"It may be difficult for many present-day fans to believe that Gabby did not enjoy life-long fame and fortune as a master musician and vocalist. Most contemporary slack-key guitarists acknowledge Gabby as a major source of inspiration and influence; most scholars of Hawaiian music site him as a major innovator. Yet, rather than play for dollars-and-cents commercial success, Gabby always played for his love of music. And rather than compromise his music, he supported his family by working on a City & County Road Crew for much of his life. Fortunately, Gabby lived long enough to enjoy the acclaim he had never sought but so richly deserved." – John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Information about each song and lyrics for selected songs are included.

Album Titles:

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1. Wai Hu'ihu'i O Ke Aniani
2. Maile Lau Li'ili'i
3. 'Ia 'Oe E Ka La
4. Haleakala
5. Panini Pua Kea
6. He'eia
7. 'Ama 'Ama
8. Nanea Ko Maka I Ka Le'a Le'a
9. Pua Kukui
10. Kananaka
11. Mauna Loa
12. Farewell Medley
    

"Two classic greatest hits compilations re-released in compact disc document the history of one of the seminal groups of the Hawaiian Renaissance. The discs are available separately, and each contains a cross-section of material from the groups' landmark Hula Records albums of the late-60s; Hawaiian music fans will want to collect both." – John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/18/88

Album Tracks:

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1. Kawika
2. Uwe Ka Wao
3. 'Ohi'a Hua Palaku
4. Only You
5. Sunday Manoa
6. Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala
7. Pua Tuberose
8. Kalakaua
9. Kaulana Kawaihae
10. Heha Waipi'o

"The Sunday Manoa philosophy has been simple enough: Take some modern influences, blend with the traditional, serve with sizzle and style. Gather musicians of diverse skills and artistry, and you get a hybrid. In the annals of Hawaiian music, The Sunday Manoa clearly can be credited with providing the roots for the renaissance among the young music-makers.

This compilation is a brief examination of earlier moments and imprints placed on the musical landscape. Sometimes you have to look back and appreciate history, to see and shape the future." – Wayne Harada, Entertainment Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser

 "The Best of The Sunday Manoa, Volume II" features Peter Moon, The Cazimero Brothers, Palani Vaughan, Cyril and Bla Pahinui, and Albert "Baby" Kalima, Jr.

Album Titles:

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1. He Hawai'i Au
2. Kapalaoa
3. Kaulana 'O Waimanalo
4. Wai O Minihaha
5. Ka Lai Opua
6. Ka Moa'e
7. Lei Ona Ona
8. Kaikai Waimea
9. Poli Pumehana
10. Akaka Falls