If there is a music artist from Hawaii who I can easily say, has an “angelic voice” would be Natalie Ai Kamauu. Natalie made her debut in 2005 with her album “E” and since then has accumulated numerous Na Hoku Hanohano Award for “Female Vocalist Read More …
As part of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance of the 70s, a band that was well-known was The Sunday Manoa. Featuring ukulele and slack-key guitarist Peter Moon, Palani Vaughn, Albert “Baby” Kalima Jr. and singer/slack-key guitarist Cyril Pahinui (son of Gabby Pahinui). But as Palani, Albert Read More …
There are many brothers, sisters, cousins and families from Hawai’i that have formed popular music groups. During the Hawaiian Renaissance of the late ’60s and ’70s which include artists such as Gabby Pahinui, Keola and Kapono Beamer, Hui ‘Ohana which included Dennis Pavao and the Read More …
Lena Machado, best known as “Hawaii’s Songbird” and also inducted to the first Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1995 (Along with notable names such as Helen Desha Beamer, Alfred Apaka, Henri Berger, Sol K. Bright Sr., Josephe Kekuku, Charles E. King, Mary Pukui and Read More …
When it comes to music from Hawai’i, Kapena is a well-known group since the late ’80s. The original Kapena trio featured Hawaii-based Portuguese/Canadian Kelly DeLima and Tongan brothers Tiva and Timo Tatofi. And the group has released a lot of wonderful music since they first Read More …
You are getting eleven tracks from albums “This is the Life” through “Summer to Winter” and the best part about it is that you get to hear the energetic fans screaming and cheering and singing a long to their songs. That’s all you can hope Read More …
Click here to purchase Landon McNamara’ s”If You Only Knew” digital single on Amazon ARTIST: Landon McNamara SINGLE: If You Only Knew DURATION: 4 Minutes RELEASE DATE: July 14, 2022 Landon McNamara is a professional surfer, singer and model. Son of professional surfers, 1990 Pipe Read More …
I love “Hawaiki”. Meditate to it, drive playing it. Whenever you feel you need some positive vibes, listen to this album! “Hawaiki” no doubt showcases Taimane’s talents, her wonderful music ability and is an album worth recommending. Purchase Taimane’s “Hawaiki” on Amazon ARTIST: Taimane ALBUM: Read More …
You do get a good number of tracks which showcase Country Comfort’s music from the ’70s on “The Very Best of Country Comfort & Billy Kaui”, but you also get the comeback of Billy Kaui. But if anything, you do get something a bit different Read More …
“The Best of Hui Ohana” is a wonderful album for those wanting to get into Hui Ohana with their traditional Hawaiian music with cool vocals, cool slack-key guitar playing and music. But also, wanting to experience a group who was in the forefront of the Read More …
This is a wonderful album from Robi Kahakalau. You get a combination of all things Robi, may it be singing Hawaiian or Tahitian songs, performing English covers and also reggae covers, but a great way for the world to discover her beautiful, enchanting vocals. Purchase Read More …
Kamuela Kahoano is a singer/songwriter, musician and music producer from Honolulu and if there is one thing about Kamuela’s music, you can pigeonhole his music to a certain genre. Because frankly, he’s an artist that is willing to do it all. May it be rock Read More …
Back in 1984, three high school seniors: Nalani Choy, Angela Morales and Lehua Kalima, each who loved singing decided to enter the annual Hawaiian youth talent contest, Brown Bags to Stardom. The three were given the name “Na Leo Pilimehana” (the voices blending in warmth) Read More …
When it comes to legendary Hawaiian musicians that are still alive and performing today, Henry Kapono Ka’aihue (Henry Kapono) is one of the most well-known names. One half of the popular Hawaiian pop music duo Cecilio & Kapono (aka “C and K”, alongside Cecilio David Read More …
When it comes to Hawaiian music artists, Kui (Kuiokalani) Lee is a singer/songwriter that is well-known for his musical talent, but also a talent who passed away too soon. While he is known for writing songs that was popularized by Don Ho and writing the Read More …