New CD Release!

BAMBOO SLACK KEY
from Riley Lee & Jeff Peterson
 

The Honolulu Star Bulletin has said of Lee and Peterson:  "...The duo is clearly taking Hawaiian music in a fresh and imaginative direction that has worldwide appeal..."

Bamboo Slack Key, their latest offering, takes us on a musical journey to the most remote areas of an unforgettable island, Maui.  Peterson, a prolific composer, has drawn much inspiration from the beauty of the island and has composed eight selections reflecting his experiences there.  He collaborated with Lee to give us three more pieces.  A hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Johnny Almeida's "Kanaka Waiwai" completes the journey.

Pahoehoe ~ Pi`ilanihale ~ Bamboo Ki Ho`alu ~ Wailua Falls
Pauwalu ~ Waianapanapa ~ Kipahulu ~ Kaumahina ~ Paniolo Waltz
Noenoe Ua Kea O Hana ~ `Ohe`o ~ Kanaka Waiwai

RealAudio Sample: Bamboo Ki Ho`alu

Compact Disc - CDHRI-1014
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New CD Release!

CLASSIC HULA
from Darlene Ahuna

Honolulu, Hawaii, November, 2001... Three-time Hoku award winner Darlene Ahuna has just emerged from the recording studio having completed work on her much anticipated fourth album - CLASSIC HULA from Darlene Ahuna.  The album is a collection of hula standards sung by the Hilo songbird, a 20 year veteran singer-musician - much of that time having been spent accompanying hula halau in Hawaii and Japan.  Darlene and her trio (husband J.J. Ahuna on bass and Kyle Kaa`a on slack-key guitar) are joined by three of Hawaii's most talented steel guitarists: Alan Akaka of Honolulu, Ken Emerson from Kauai, and Kalei Bridges from the Big Island of Hawaii.

Hear the songs that lured visitors to our shores... These same songs that got Tutu out of her seat for an impromptu hula at family pa`ina will have you swaying to the music! HO`OMAUKAUKAU... get ready to hula... with Darlene Ahuna!

Papalina Lahilahi ~ Kamalani O Keaukaha ~ Nani Wai`ale`ale
Miloli`i ~ Phai Kealoha ~ Makee `Ailana ~ E Ku`u Baby Hot Cha Cha
Kaimana Hila ~ Pua `Ahihi ~ Kuahiwi Nani ~ Haole Hula ~ Ku`u Milimili

RealAudio Sample: Kuahiwi Nani

Compact Disc - CDHS-615
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New CD Release

Aloha Festivals Hawaiian Falsetto Contest Winners Volume II

August, 2001... It's Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest time once again and Hula Records is happy to introduce you to last year's Frank B. Shaner Falsetto Contest winner, Rayburn "Chan" Abenes.  "Chan" performs Lena Machado's "Ipo Hula" (known as "The Sweetheart Hula") and five of his own compositions.  Six past grand prize winners from the Big Island's Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest and Oahu's Frank B. Shaner Falsetto Contest add their sweet leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices to the album, making it a perfect introduction to the uniquely Hawaiian art form.

RealAudio Sample: He Mele No Ka Popoki

Compact Disc - 618
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New CD Release

Kamakele
"Bulla" Kailiwai

August, 2001... Hula Records presents Kamakele, the first solo effort by "Bulla" Kailiwai, 1997 winner of the Aloha Festival's Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Storytelling and Falsetto Singing COntest held each year on the Big Island.  A well known Kona hula dancer, "Bulla"  is fast becoming known as a singer and songwriter.  Kamakele showcases his beautiful falsetto voice as he performs his own compositions along side old favorites and previously unrecorded songs by former Miss Aloha Hula, Kealoha`aina Simeona.  "Bulla" is backed by some of our state's finest: Matt Manewa and Dwight Kanae (guitars), Kehau Tamure (upright bass), "Baba" Alimoot (electric bass), Greg Sardinha (steel guitar), Raymond Kane and Michael (slack-key guitars).

RealAudio Sample: Ka Nani o Ka Pali

He Oli Lei No Kamakele (chant) - Ka Nani o Ka Pali - Honu - `Aino`i Pua - Ku`u Pua O Ke Aumoe - Honaunau Paka - Hula O Makee - Keolalaulani - Sweet Wehi O Samoa - Kahi Kapu O Ho`ona - Mahalo E Hilo Hanakahi

Compact Disc - 616
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New CD Single Release

Enjoy the exquisite vocal stylings of THE KAHAUANU LAKE SINGERS:
Vernamae Perkins · Luana Kawai`ae`a · Walter Kawai`ae`a
Accompanied by:
Kahauanu Lake, lead `ukulele
Arthur “Atai” Akina, guitar
Tommy Lake, acoustic bass

RealAudio Sample: Hole Waimea `Elua

Compact Disc Single - CDHS-9620
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New CD Release

Groundbreaking 1964 Recording Available on CD for the First Time!

Hula Records is proud to announce the release of Hawaiian Style by the incomparable Kahauanu Lake Trio on compact disc.  Kahauanu Lake is acknowledged as one of the most significant figures in 20th century Hawaiian music during the Statehood Era (1959-2000).  He is credited with bringing the `ukulele from a rhythm instrument into the spotlight.  Playing lead on his custom-made baritone `ukulele, Kahauanu is joined by his brother Tommy Lake on acoustic bass, and Al Machida on guitar.  The trio's hybrid brand of unamplified jazz-swing tinged traditional Hawaiian music, imaginative use of chords, and tight harmonies, mad them one of Waikiki's premier groups from 1955 until well into the 80's.  Their loyal fans include both locals and tourists alike; and a whole generation of musicians has been influenced by this Hoku Award-winning group.  in 1989 the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts awarded "Mr. K" with its highest honor, a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Enjoy the album that launched a critically acclaimed musical career... Updated liner notes include song explanations, lyrics and English translations by Jean Sullivan, the original writer.  Another in the Legendary Classic Series brought to you by Hula Records.

RealAudio Sample: `Pua `Ahihi

HU`EHU`E ~ PUA `AHIHI ~ NANI WALE A KA MAHINA ~ MALOLO
KU`U HOA HOLOLIO ~ ALOHA `IA `O WAIANAE ~ KA PUA U`I
KA PANIOLO NUI O MOLOKA`I ~ PUNALU`U ~ KAULANA KAUA`I
KEOLAOKALANI (PENEI NO) ~ KE KA`UPU

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Classic Genoa Keawe Recording Available on CD
For the First Time!

Party Hulas

Honolulu, Hawai`i, April, 2001... Hula Records is pleased to announce the release of PARTY HULAS, featuring the voice of GENOA KEAWE on compact disc. The 1965 album produced by Don McDiarmid, Jr. introduced the song `Alika, which was an immediate hit and went on to become Genoa's signature tune. On the recording, “Aunty” Genoa, Hawai`i's First Lady of Song, accompanies herself on `ukulele and is backed by late greats Vickie Ii Rodgrigues (slack key guitar), Pauline Kekahuna (guitar), Violet Pahu Liliko`i (upright bass) and Benny Rogers (steel guitar). Jean Sullivan, veteran writer and hula dancer, has updated liner notes she wrote for the original release. Lyrics and translations for all songs have been included in the new expanded packaging.

They say that no party in Hawai`i really begins until the music begins... and it really gets going only when someone starts dancing hula.  Here are 12 hula classics performed for you by five of Hawai`i's best-loved musicians.  They provide the hula tunes. You provide the hula moves and the ono kau kau for an instant party - Hawaiian style!