Hema Pa`a

Honolulu, Hawai‘i, March, 2003... HEMA PA‘A (Strong Left) is William “Baba” Alimoot and Chris Kamaka.  As the name implies, both are left handed musicians who play right handed instruments.  The two, who have long sung and played with other groups, most recently Ku‘uipo Kumukahi and Ho‘okena, have joined forces to bring you their own recording entitled “Two voices, one heart.”

Collectively, “Baba” and Chris bring more than 50 years of musical experience, illustrated by the diversity and strength of their performances.  They blend their voices and artistry to bring you the music they are passionate about...traditional Hawaiian, hapa-haole, and contemporary Hawaiian classics.  With their “chicken skin” ballads, jazzy arrangements, soaring falsetto harmonies, and fine instrumentation, “Baba” and Chris have put their imprint on each of these songs.  This is HEMA PA‘A, two lefties at their best...a musical match made in heaven!

 1.   Catching A Wave
 2.   Hoku Welowelo
 3.   Aloha Kaua‘i
 4.   Hawaiian Paradise
 5.   Keawa‘iki
 6.   Only You
 7.   Wahine ‘Ilikea
 8.   E Pili Mai
 9.   Nani Kaua‘i
10.  Tewetewe
11.  Ke Aloha
12.  Kawohikukapulani