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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. Other gifted
and respected singers missing from the airwaves are happily
included, Rocky Brown, Cyril Pahinui, Frank Kawaikapuokalani
Hewett, Del Beazley and the Hawaiian All Star Band.
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Makamae is also a celebration of traditional Hawaiian
music. Classics from the pens of our great composers Lena
Machado, Charles E. King, King David Kaläkaua, and Queen
Lili‘uokalani share the stage with Na Hoku Hanohano
Award–winning contemporary composers Frank Kawaikapuokalani
Hewett, Justin Young and Puakea Nogelmeier. All performances
are delivered with great care in honoring the past and creating
music for the future generations. It’s a great
Hawaiian compilation featuring some of the best recording
artists in Hawai‘i and it belongs in everyone’s
CD collection. |