Japanese version of a legendary album. Features the ukulele master Eddie Kamae with Gabby Pahinui, the slack key master. Deeply rich in spirit, Gabby Pahinui played a 12 stringed guitar and sung with an expressive voice. Pahinui was sick at the time of recording but still sounded fantastic. They were joined by bassist Joe Marshall and steel guitarist David Rogers. 1. Na Ono Na Ia Na Kupuna 2. Pua Alani 3. Waialae & Halona 4. Pua Mohala 5. Panini Pua Kea 6. Nani Kauai 7. Hale Aniani & Lani Ha'a 8. Hilo E 9. Ulili E 10. Haleakala 11. Hanalei Bay 12. Lei No Kaiulani

Originally released in 1962, with Gabby Pahinui on guitar, Eddie Kamae on ukulele, plus David 'Feet' Rogers on steel guitar and Joe Marshall on bass. 1. Komo Mai E Hea Ke Kanaka 2. Honesakala 3. He`eia 4. Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua 5. `Ama`Ama 6. Pua Kukui 7. Sanoe 8. Moku Kia Kahi 9. Kaua`i 10. He Nohea `Oe I Ku`u Maka 11. Liholiho 12. Maile Lau Li`ili`i.


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Japanese only release of the legendary ukulele player and composer together with the Sons of Hawaii, featuring Gabby Pahinui. Kamae helped to change the ukulele from an accompaniment instrument to a solo lead instrument, as played ubiqutously today including by Jake Shimubukuro.

First recording from 1967 of the Sunday Manoa, featuring Peter Moon, Cyril Pahinui, Baby Kalima and of course Palani Vaughan. After Palani Vaughan left (due to military service) the group was led by Peter Moon, who managed to maintain their distinctive sound. 1. Kaulana Kawaihae 2. Lei Onaona 3. Sweet Lei Lehua 4. Kawohikukapulani 5. `Ohi`a Hua Palaku 6. Lei Loke O Kawika 7. Medley Sons of Hawai`i - Kamehameha, Home Sweet Home 8. Hanohano Wale No Na Cowboy 9. Maika`i Waimea 10. Maika`i Waipi`o 11. Kalakaua 12. Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha


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Originally released in 1968 and fairly rare second album, as this was never before released onto CD. Features James 'Bla' Pahinui on vocals and guitar, two original songs in the Hawaiian language and other traditional songs including Sunday Manoa, Akaka Falls and Ka'ena. The album took nearly a year to record, hence the title, Hawaiian Time.

The album that brought Sunday Manoa to national and international fame in 1969 and helped to change the course of Hawaiian music. On this album, Sunday Manoa applied contemporary song structure to traditional Hawaiian language songs, such as the opening track Kawika. The line-up now featured Peter Moon with Robert and Roland Cazimero.1. Kawika 2. Only You 3. Heha Waipi`o 4. Kaulana `O Waimanalo 5. Ka`ililaukokekoa 6. Mehameha7. He Hawai`i Au 8. Maika`i Ka Makani O Kohala 9. Ka La`i `Opua 10. Poli Pumehana 11. Guava Jam.

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17 track compilation of vintage recordings of 'Hawaii's Song Bird' the late, great Lena Machado.

Compilation of some of Hawaii's best musicians playing songs for the hula dance. From the wonderful singer Genoa Keawe to the Aloha Pumehana Serenaders and the slack key guitar of Kuuipo Kumukahi.


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One of Hawaii's top singers, Teresa Bright sings Okinawan songs, but naturally in her own Hawaiian style, with elements of blues and jazz. 14 tracks including Nada Sousou, Hana, Shimajima Kaisha, Asadoya Yunta, Shima Yakara, Nirakanai Matsuri, Warabi Gami, Chimu Kaganasa Bushi, Nangoku Sodachi, Bashofu, Kaze, TInsagu nu Hana, Hore Hore Bushi.

Superb compilation by Yuki Yamauchi, of Andy Iona, one of Hawaii's most influentional musicians. He is a member of the Royal Hawaiian Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame And Museum. He recorded with his band Andy Iona And His Islanders, and in many other incarnations, most of which are represented on this CD of 24 tracks. 1. Andy Iona and his Islanders / Minnehaha (1934) 2. Andrew Aiona Novelty Four / Hula Girl (1929) /3.That Lovin' Hula (1929) Andy Iona and his Islanders / 4.Te Hu Wa Hu Wai (1934) / 5. My Tane (1934) / 6.Na Pua (1934) 7.China Seas (1935) / 8. My Rose of Waikiki (1935) / 9. Okolemaluna (1935) / 10. Ku'u Ipo (1935) 11. Hawaiian Memories (1936) 12. Hawaiian One To Ten (1936) 13. Vana Vana (1936) 14. Hola E Pae (1936) 15. South Sea Island Magic (1936) 16. Ho'oheno Keia No Beauty (1936) 17. Maui Girl (1936) Louis Armstrong with Andy Iona and his Islanders / 18. Hawaiian Hospitality (1936) 19. Andy Iona and his Islanders / Minnehaha (1936) 20. At Night By the Ocean (1936) 21. Indebted to You (1938) 22. Andy Iona and his Orchestra / Hoi Mai / 23. How'd Ya Do 24. Andy Iona Eddie Dunstedter / Na Lei O Hawaii (1938).


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Well known and prolific Japanese/Hawaiian musician playing ukulele together with bass, piano, and vocals on an album of mostly original tunes.

Second album by the former Hawaiian sumo giant. 13 Hawaiian tunes, sung very welll, with just a hint of one of Konishiki's heroes, the great singer IZ. Guests include Gontiti, Sekiguchi (of Southern All Stars) on ukulele, Iwao and produced by Yuki Yamauchi.


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Hawaiian born giant Konishiki was the first foreign born sumo wrestler to make it to the highest ranks, although controversially he was never promoted to be a grand champion (yokozuna). Since cutting his sumo hair, he's become a celebrity and singer, and this is his first full scale Hawaiian album. Konishiki is not a bad singer at all, and somewhat surprisingly, this is an excellent album of contemporary Hawaiian music

Hawaiian born, gigantic retired sumo wrestling grand champion sings Hawaiian and original songs surprisingly well.


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Japanese release of the latest album (for Christmas) from one of Hawaii's best selling local artists.

Japanese only CD featuring three great Hawaiian singers, female singer Lena Machado, and male voalists Kui Lee and Hal Aloma, recordings from late 40s to

early 50s.


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Original versions taken from 78s of legendary singer.

Compiled from 78s collected in Japan, some rare recordings from 1920s by an exceptional artist. Compiled by Yuki Yamauchi.


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Legendary slack key player only sings to Yamauchi's guitar, laid back groove and passionate vocals.

First album from wife of Ray Kane, together with Yuki Yamauchi. Beautiful album.


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Kane's wife sings a tribute to Hawaii's songbird, sweet vocals with slack key, ukulele and steel guitar by Ray Kane, together with Yuki Yamauchi. Beautiful album.

Solo piano, Hawaiian lounge style. Now 72 years old, these are this unique pianist's first releases for 32 years. Rene Paulo was born in 1930, and grew up in Waipahu. His grandparents on his mother's side were from the Philippines, becoming naturalised US citizens after his grandfather joined the US military. Rene's musical background is in classical music, and he studied at the Julliard school in New York. He soon branched out into improvisation, listening to piano players such as Art Tatum, and boogie woogie styles. He gradually became knowledgeable in the art of improvisation and all aspects of music.

Rene got drafted into the US service himself and was in Japan for one and a half years at the beginning of the beginning of the 1950s. While there he was approached to be the arranger for the 'Six Joes' a jazz group. The leader of the group became owner of Watanabe Pro. While in Japan, Rene became known as the "King of night time jazz piano" in Roppongi, Akasaka and Ginza. His wife is 3rd generation Japanese.After returning from Japan to Hawaii, in 1958 he started recording Hawaiian music with a jazz flare for Liberty Records, as an Hawaiian lounge style became popular with mainland Americans on vacation in Hawaii. Rene approached the music from a different rhythm aspect, using polyrhythms, far removed from the usual concept of Hawaiian music. The 1960s were the heyday of his career. He toured and played venues in Las Vegas and Taho working with Alfred Apaka, Don Ho and many other Hawaiian greats. He recorded nearly 20 albums for Liberty during the 1960s. During the 1970s, the number of tourists decreased and tastes changed. In 1998 he recorded with Japanese singer Sandii on an acclaimed album. It is his style that makes Rene's music unmistakably Hawaiian, with innuendoes of the wind and the waves. This is an album of Japanese songs that Rene learnt while growing up in Hawaii. His neighborhood was populated by many Japanese immigrants and Rene learnt these songs from his Japanese friends. Including Furusato, Sukiyaki, and Ballad of Hokkaido.


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Hawaiian lounge pianist is making quite a career for himself in Japan these days. On this new album he plays 1960s Hawaiian songs and even sings for the first time. His usual stylish, flowery, decorative style of playing.

Some of Hawaii's most revered chanters.


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Women's trio sing classic Hawaiian songs.

Described as a 'cultural hero' in Tahiti.


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Young female vocalist.

Tahitian veteran female vocalist.


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