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30 September 2006
Smooth as silk
This is the third album from Keali'i, released in 1997. He is the only solo artist to sell out all shows in Maui every year. He is a perfectionist who as a kumu hula (hula teacher) lends authenticity and beautiful Hawaiian phrasing to his music. Keali'i has a voice is an smooth as silk. I think this is his best CD and one of the most emotional. It is very serene and relaxing collection of chants, Hawaiian language melodies,and a few English language songs. The best are "E O Mai" - the title track, "Pua Hinano" and "Ka 'Ano'i Pua O Uka".
30 September 2006
The best ever!
1 of 1 found this helpful In June 2004 HONOLULU Magazine put together a panel of experts and named The 50 Greatest Hawaii Music Albums Ever. From those great albums a selection of the greatest tunes was chosen for this CD. Tracks like Olomana's "Seabird," The Brothers Cazimero's classic "Nani Hanalei," and Na Leo's incomparable "Flying With Angels." This CD is a must for any Hawai'i music collection. Whether a hard core Hawaiian music fan and collector or brand new to the Hawaiian music scene, this is an album that is a must have!
30 September 2006
Kiho'alu - sweet and lovely
1 of 1 found this helpful Kiho'alu or slack key music is fast gaining an audience worldwide. Dennis Kamakahi, joined by his son David on ukulele, with this beautiful set of songs, shows why the music of Hawaii is becoming so popular. The beautiful kiho'alu in both instrumental and vocal songs showcasing a love of family and the warm music that love produces. The songs on the CD include traditional and class Hawaiian music as well as an interesting instrumental duet of the theme song from "Around the World in 80 Days" giving David a chance to show his wonderful ukulele style. A catch country style of picking is shown in "He 'Ai No Kalani" reflecting Dennis' experience with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii way back when. The vocal "He'eia" reminds me of a younger Gabby Pahinui, and "Ulili" is always one of my favorites. There are two versions of "Ike la Ladana or Queen's Jubilee" written by Queen Lili'uokalani for Queen Victoria's Jubilee in London. The first version is vocal, with Dennis' beautiful tenor, the second is instrumental, a beautiful relaxing piece. Overall, this is a beautiful relaxing CD with instrumental kiho'alu interspersed with beautiful vocals.