Tropical Music is featuring 8 current releases from its major artists, present and past. These offerings are listed in order of release with the newest ones first.

Click the album cover, title or group name to go to a full page description and listen to sample songs from each featured album.

waipuna


Waipuna, Mana'o Pili
In a new grouping, two tested musicians as Waipuna release their new recording Mana‘o Pili. Kale Hannahs acoustic bassist of the award–winning group ‘Ale‘a and Matthew Sproat a past winner of Hawai‘i Island Falsetto Contest reach back into their respective musical experiences to produce a remarkable album showcasing their harmonies and individual voices.


unforgettable

Unforgettable
is the only word that can describe the distinctive voice of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and the music of the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau who blazed a trail from 1976 to 1993. This collection spans their last decade ending in 1993. grouping

Pali, Tribute
, is the fruition of a long time dream of theirs to record a tribute to their heroes. Groups like Cecilio and Kapono, Kalapana, Keola and Kapono Beamer, The Peter Moon Band, Country Comfort, and Summer provided the soundtrack of the times. What is unique on this recording is that members and former members of these groups turn in stellar guest appearances and the synergy is just wonderful.


Mea Makamae, Hawaiian Treasures, is a treasure trove of wonderful music from Hawai‘i’s premier artists including Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, Dennis Pavao, Mäkaha Sons, Teresa Bright with ‘Ale‘a, Justin and Kahua representing the new wave of talented musicians

Rediscover the classic Hawaiian hits of the mid–70’s to the mid–80’s by some of Hawai'i’s beloved artists Genoa Keawe, Sonny Chillingworth, the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau, I Kona––16 in all...all of them, Hawaiian Classics.

The Makaha Sons - Moon, John & Jerome release their Very Best from five of their award-winning albums. Heke wale no - Only the Very Best of the Makaha Sons.
For the first time in two decades music from this fabulous family is again available on Laun'ole Unequalled. Their signature "Pua 'Olena" as well as 15 other great songs from their five albums will remind you just how good the Lim Family is.

Alea: Kaulupono is 'Ale'a's third album and reflects their growth. Five new Hawaiian compositions are included as well as contemporary songs that are sure to please...

Hui 'Ohana: Comprised of Ledward & Nedward Ka'apana and Dennis Pavao, Hui 'Ohana is one of the most significant groups in Hawaiian music history playing a major role in the Hawaiian Music Renaissance of the 1970s. Magic Islands showcases their contemporary, creative style that at the same time celebrates traditional Hawaiian culture.

Justin: Justin Young, in his new album One Foot on Sand, departs from his signature contemporary style to create a Hawaiian album, rich with new Hawaiian lyric songs.

 

 


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