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Tropical
Music Catalog: 'Music True to the
Heart of Hawaii'
Israel
Kamakawiwo'ole, Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau with Iz
for
current release click
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| Israel
Kamakawiwo'ole:
Ka'Ano'i
(STCD
6005) |
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Ka
'Ano'i, released in 1990, was the first solo
album by Iz Kamakawiwo'ole. At the time he was the
lead singer and a charter member of the Makaha Sons
of Ni'ihau. In 1993 Kamakawiwo'ole left the group
to pursue his solo career, recording five more albums
prior to his passing.
Ka 'Ano'i was named the best Contemporary
Album of the Year, and won the Male Vocalist of the
Year award for Kamakawiwo'ole. His music struck a
chord as it captured the passion he felt on Hawaiian
issues, his kolohe (rascal) nature and carefree
spirit. His humor and humanity are preserved in his
music, and turning to these recordings we remember
the big man who touched so many hearts.
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seller*
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Makaha
Sons of Ni'ihau:
Na Mele Henoheno
(SPCD
9052) |
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The
Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau formed in 1976. The Hawaiian
Music Renaissance was underway with young Hawaiians
applying contemporary rhythms to traditional Hawaiian
songs.
With
their sweet harmonies, fresh sound, and their uncompromising
devotion to Hawaiian music and values they quickly
became one of the most beloved groups at the time.
The
music of the early years, 1976 through 1981, were
the pillars of this extraordinary group. Volume
1 of Na Mele Henoheno - Na Makahiki Mua -helu 'ekahi,
features songs from the first three albums.
Volume
2 of Na
Mele Henoheno - Na Makahiki Mua
- helu 'elua includes
music from Ke'ala, Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau,
and Mahalo Ke Akua..
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seller*
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| Makaha
Sons of Ni'ihau:
Puana
Hou Me Ke Aloha
(SPCD
9041) |
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| This
CD marked the return of founding member Jerome Koko and
the introduction of new member John Koko. The quartet
also included charter members Louis Moon Kauakahi and
Iz Kamakawiwo'ole. Double awards, the first ever for the
group, were won in the Traditional Album, and Group of
the Year categories. |
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| Makaha
Sons of Ni'ihau:
Ho'ola
(SPCD
9043) |
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| To
commemorate their 10th anniversary, a collector's white
vinyl record was released. The album Ho'ola
turned out to be very special indeed winning the prestigious
Album of the Year, Traditional Album of the Year, and
for the Sons the Group of the Year honors. "Ho'ola Lahui
Hawai'i" was named best Hawaiian song. |
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| Makaha
Sons of Ni'ihau:
Makaha
Bash 3
Live at the Shell
(SPCD
9047)
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| This
recording was taped at the third annual Makaha Bash. Hear
some of the Sons' best-loved songs with the high energy
of the live concert. |
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| Makaha
Sons of Ni'ihau:
Ho'oluana
(SPCD
9049)
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Ho'oluana
is one of the most popular recordings by the Makaha
Sons of Ni'ihau. This album won the Album of the Year,
Traditional Hawaiian Abum, and the Engineering Award.
The Sons were named the Group of the Year, and "Pua
'Ala Aumoe" was named best Hawaiian song. The much loved
"Mehameha / White Sandy Beach" makes this a classic.
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seller*
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