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Tropical
Music Catalog: 'Music True to the
Heart of Hawaii'
Cyril
Pahinui,
The
Ho'opi'i Brothers, Ohta-San,
A
Portrait of Tropical Music
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Cyril
Pahinui:
Ka
Ho'oilina Mau
(SPCD
9062)
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the "Legacy Continues" Cyril Pahinui reprises many of
the songs that were recorded by his father, the legendary
Pops Gabby Pahinui. In "'Ahulili" Pahinui actually sings
a duet with his father, courtesy of an early recording.
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Ho'opi'i Brothers:
Na
Mele Henoheno
Anthology
(SPCD
9057)
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falsetto duo from Maui has been renowned for a wonderful
high falsetto, and yodeling style. This is a "Cherished
Song" collection from five vinyl albums. 17 songs, and
the best of the Ho'opi'i Brothers of Maui. |
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Ohta-San:
Ka
Mea Ho'okani 'Ukulele
(SPCD
9048)
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or Herbert Ohta, is probably the best known 'ukulele player
in the world today. This master has recorded hundreds
of album, in styles ranging from symphonic, jazz, and
pop to Hawaiian. This recording takes him to the beginning
of his career, playing the music of Hawai'i. |
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A
Portrait of Tropical Music
Live
at the Hawaiian Bash 1993
(SPCD
9053)
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live album from an electrifying 1993 concert at the Waikiki
Shell presents the Makaha Sons, Kata Maduli, Del Beazley,
Teresa Bright and the Hawaiian All-Star Band (Del Beazley,
Manu Boyd, Teresa Bright, Louis Moon Kauakahi, Jerome
Koko, Kata Maduli, Cyril Pahinui). The finale "Hawai'i
Aloha" features the whole audience that night at
the Shell. Truly this is a portrait of Tropical Music. |
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