Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Hawaiian music is one of the most unique styles in the world. The language allows for beautiful medleys, ballads and a variety of energetic, powerful and meaningful music. It is the Hawaiian "aloha" which brings a warm and welcoming air to your ears. Like the flower lei, local food and surfboard, Hawaiian music is ready to welcome you with open arms.
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		Na Palapalai - Ka Pua Hae Hawaii Award-winning trio Na Palapalai brings new energy and power to their falsetto style of music in this their third album "Ka Pua Hae Hawai`i."				Kamahiwa: The Keali'i Reichel Collection This outstanding collection focuses on the haku mele, the Hawaiian poetry and contemporary composers of Keali'i's previous releases.


		Natalie Ai Kamauu - 'E Natalie's voice dances playfully and soars effortlessly, weaving in and out of the guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano				Sean Na'auao - Ka 'Eha Ke Aloha With the grace and forte that only a talented and cultured Hawaiian man can emanate.


		Ho'okena - Lei Pulamahia “Lei Pulamahia” represents treasured songs that Ho‘okena has recorded over the years.				Raiatea Helm - Hawaiian Blossom Hawaiian Blossom is a stunning new collection of Hawaiian classics and original compositions by Raiatea Helm


		Raiatea Helm - Sweet & Lovely "Sweet & Lovely" is a reflection of Raiatea's electrifying youth and developing musical mystic.				Robi Kahakalau - Keiki O Ka Aina This is "feel good" music that lifts the spirits every time. Makes you want to hula.


		Kohala - Island Treasures A collection of nostalgic melodies from the Hawaiian Islands performed with gentle jazz arrangements for acoustic and classical guitars.				Kohala - Kohala Kohala performs popular songs from the Islands with gentle jazz arrangements for acoustic, slack key and classical guitars.


		The 50 Greatest Hawai'i Music Albums Ever Whether you are a hard core Hawaiian music fan or brand new to the Hawaiian music scene, this is an album that is a must have!				Alea - Kaulupono An eclectic album, mostly Traditional Hawaiian, also features hapa haole, contemporary Hawaiian, & English.


		Na Leo - Pocketful of Paradise A Pocketful of Paradise adds a special touch of aloha ranging from ballads, to songs with a very infectious beat.				The Brothers Cazimero - ...Don't Tell The Brothers Cazimero best recording and finest suite of BRAND NEW recorded performances they've ever made.


		Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole - Facing Future A smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes				Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole - In Dis Life On every cut on this album you can hear the power & majesty that is IZ.


		Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole - Alone in IZ World Alone in IZ World is comprised of new versions of Kamakawio'ole's best-loved songs and tracks never before heard by the public.				Keali'i Reichel - Ke'alaokamaile Winner of seven 2004 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, including Album of the Year.


		Keali'i Reichel - Kawaipunahele If you want to hear some fantastic Hawaiian music, chanting and heartfelt aloha, this Hawaiian album is for you.				Teresa Bright - Self Portrait Teresa Bright's debut. This wonderful CD was named the 1991 Album of the Year.


		Teresa Bright - Lei Ana Teresa Bright is a true Hawaiian treasure and this album is a gift to all who listen.				Makaha Sons - Heke Wale No The newest release from The Makaha Sons, truly one of the most entertaining groups in Hawai’i.


		Makaha Sons - Ke Alaula On this wonderful collection, you’ll hear beautiful Hawaiian songs, a Tahitian medley and a familiar English tune as well.				Makaha Sons - Golden Hawaiian Memories Listen to the “signature sound” of the Makaha Sons as they perform renditions of selected favorite hapa-haole tunes.


		Makaha Sons - Ho'oluana Ho‘oluana is one of the best selling CD of the Makaha Sons (of Ni‘ihau).				Hapa - Maui Blending together musically in the Pacific emotes the unique flavor of what Hawaii and Hapa music is: "beautiful, fragile, spiritual, powerful."


		Vaihi - Vaihitian The award-winning newest album from vaihi featuring music from Tahiti $14.00				Vaihi - Pukoa Kani Aina Debut album highlighting traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. Featuring "Moment By Moment", "Paradise For Two", and "Pili Kaua" $14.00


		Hawaiian Lullabies Soothe your baby to sleep with soft lullaby renditions from Hawaii's favorites.				Amy Hanaialii - Pu'uhonua Amy's latest and finest work, featuring Hawaiian classics, new compositions, and guest appearances.


		Ho'okena - Cool Elevation Ho'okena celebrates 17 years as a renaissance Hawaiian group of today.				Hawaiian Style Band - Vanishing Treasures Local radio stations still play music from this CD. It is the proof that "Vanishing Treasures" had survived the test of time.


		Hui Ohana - Magic Islands This anthology draws from the best of Hui Ohana				Kanikapila O'ahu Style Put together by the O‘ahu Visitor’s Bureau to showcase the islands’ world-renowned recording artists


		Kapono Beamer - Slack Key Dreams of Ponomoe Kapono Beamer's new album, "Slack Key Dreams of Ponomoe" is an awakening of creative forces.				Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole - Welo Kaumakaiwa (Lopaka) Kanaka'ole turns 13 original new songs into the most interesting album to come out of Hawai'i this year.


		Holunape - He 'Olu An extraordinary mix of Hawaiian songs performed in the styles of Hawaii of the 1940s and 1950s as well as the more contemporary Hawaiian music scene.