Keola Beamer's body of recorded work is matched by few in the field of Hawaiian music. You can order most of the CDs in his catalog directly from him. Click here to place your order from the Treasure Chest.
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Our Beloved Land (with R. Carlos Nakai)
Famed Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai joins with Keola in a new album, Our Beloved Land. Nakai, the world's leading performer of the traditional flute with over 3.5 million albums sold, journeyed to Hawai?i where he spent time working with Keola to weave the haunting melodies of his traditional flute into Keola's songs and arrangements. The result is a new music, blending elements of two indigenous American cultures that expresses the cultures of both artists.
Ki Ho 'alu (Loosen the Key) DVD
Ki Ho 'alu (Loosen the Key) is a brand new DVD featuring the performances of Keola Beamer. Its multiple awards include; "Best Documentary" - New York International Film Festival, "Best Cinematography" - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, and the "Gold Remi" Award at the Houston International Film Festival. The film was produced and directed by Kenneth M. Burgmaier. Critics have called this feature length movie, "An Uplifting Spiritual Journey" and "The Best Slack Key Documentary Ever Made." It includes appearances by Willie Nelson, George Winston, Ozzie Kotani, Ledward Ka'apana, Willie K, Cindy Combs, Moanalani and Nona Beamer. Released December 2003.
Mohala Hou - Music of the Hawaiian Rennaissance
In many ways, Mohala Hou: Music of the Hawaiian Renaissance is about then and now, not just one or the other. There are many memories embedded in the music, but the arrangements and the performances
come from the present, and involve not just the process of looking back but
also the more complicated business of going forward.
With this in mind,
it is no wonder that the music of that era seems so full of energy and promise,
a theme Mohala Hou develops anew. "For me, this album has been a very
emotional journey," says Keola. "I honestly believe these are wonderful songs
that have stood the test of time. There's still something in each one that's
relevant for today. Release date: July 15, 2003. Copyright 2003 'Ohe Records
Ka Leo O Loko - Soliloquy
"Ka Leo O Loko" is Keola's fifth Dancing Cat album. "It's totally guitar focused," he says. "No singing, no other instruments. It all originates from a guitarist's point of view." Keola says that much of the inspiration comes from his recent return to teaching.This album features more of his solo guitar (eight songs) and more original compositions by Keola (nine) than any other he has done. Release date: January 8, 2002
Copyright 2002 Dancing Cat Records
Island Born
"Island Born" clearly demonstrates Keola's wealth of talent, its songs
are musical landscapes that paint vivid pictures of growing up in the
islands the Hawaiian way and as part of one of Hawai'i's most talented and
celebrated families. His arrangements of five original compositions
and nine classic Hawaiian songs display an elegant simplicity. Keola
captivates you with his voice, his slack key guitar and carefully placed Hawaiian
instrumentation and background vocals. Release date: February 20, 2001
Copyright 2001 'Ohe Records
Online Slack Key Lessons With Keola Beamer
You've heard the music - did you ever think about creating it yourself? The Hawaiian
Slack Key Guitar is a wonderful platform for expression. And guess what? It's not that
hard to learn to play! It's a rewarding and relaxing hobby that could give you years of
meaningful interaction with a whole world of rich, beautiful, and somehow still mysterious
music. It can take you places that you never imagined. Are you ready for some seriously fun guitar playing? Come join our 'Ohana (Family)!
The Art of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - (instructional video)
Here's an opportunity to learn the lovely and elegant guitar sounds of Hawai'i. Keola teaches seven traditional tunings and original compositions in the special tunings used in slack key playing.
Keola Beamer
Copyright 1998 Homespun Video
Kolohane - From The Gentle Wind
Keola's 1999 Dancing Cat Records release is his second consective all instrumental album for the label, and has allowed him to dig deep into the soul of his instruments and come up with music that captures the essence of the slack key tradition, yet is incredibly innovative.
Copyright 1999 Dancing Cat Records
Honolulu City
Lights
The best-selling Hawaiian album of all-time has been rereleased with a special cover , celebrating the 20th anniversary of its release. Keola's compostion \"Honolulu City Lights\" is one of the most instantly recognizable contemprorary Hawaiian compostions.
Keola and Kapono Beamer
Copyright 1978 Paradise Productions (SLP808)
Learn To Play Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - (instructional book/CD)
Keola Beamer and Mark Nelson have put together this wonderful instruction book. Based on arrangements by Keola and Mark, it is another great means for preserving this most beautiful tradition.
Keola Beamer and Mark Nelson
Copyright 1999 Mel Bay Publications
Listen & Learn: Keola Beamer Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (instructional book/CD)
This instructional book/CD set is a marvelous addition to the collection
of slack key players of all levels. Keola has chosen five traditional pieces and teaches them in depth. His tunes
employ a variety of tunings and techniques that will help you create a distinctive guitar sound.
Copyright 1999 Homespun Tapes
Mauna Kea - White Mountain
Journal
Awarded a Na Hoku Hanohano Award as the best instrumental release of 1997. It is an intimate portrait, a journal of Keola's memories in growing up at the foot of the most beautiful mountain in the world.
Copyright 1997 Dancing Cat Records (8022-38011-2)
The Golden Lehua Tree -
Stories and Music from the Heart of Hawaii's Beamer Family - narrated by Nona
Beamer
The art of storytelling is revived with these stories, passed down to Auntie Nona Beamer from her childhood days.
Copyright1996 Starscape Music (SM 96112)
Moe'uhane Kika -
"Tales From The Dream Guitar"
This recording is a landmark in the rich recorded history of ki ho'alu. Keola explores deeply the intonation and resonances of his guitars in various tunings. Fortunately for slack key officionados everywhere his explorations have been recorded for posterity.
Copyright 1995 Dancing Cat Records (08022-38006-2)
Wooden
Boat
Keola returns to his acoustic routes for his first Dancing Cat release. Instrumental classics like No Ke Ano Ahiahi feature his own arrangements and his flawless fretwork, and features Keola's impeccable vocals on several pieces.
Copyright 1994 Dancing Cat Records (08022-38024-2)
Hawaiian
Slack Key Guitar In The Real Old Style
This album is one of the all-time great recordings in the history of Hawaiian music. It is the debut
recording of a then 21 year-old Keola Beamer, and is a mixture of solo slack key guitar and vocals, all
performed by Keola. He also composed four original songs for the album.
Copyright 1973 The Music of Polynesia (MOP 22000)
Sweet Maui
Moon
This recording features Keola in a contemporary-pop format; he is joined by some incredible musicians, such as Ken Wild on bass (from the legendary Island band, "Seawind"), and Brazillian Percussionist, Paulinho Da Costa, and Keola's all-time favorite singer, Kenny Rankin
Copyright 1989 Paradise Productions (SCD980)
The following compliation CDs from Dancing Cat Records feature Keola Beamer, and can be ordereded directly from Dancing Cat.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Volume 2
Keola Beamer and other Dancing Cat artists
Released July, 1999
Copyright 1999 Dancing Cat Records
A Winter Solstice Reunion
Selected Windham Hill Artists
Produced by William Coulter
Copyright1998
Windham Hill Records
Summer
Solstice - Selected Windham Hill Artists
Produced
by Brian Keane
Copyright1997 Windham Hill Records
On A
Starry Night - Selected Windham Hill Artists
Produced by
Tracy Silverman & Thea Suits-Silverman
Copyright1997 Windham Hill Records
Ki Ho'alu
Christmas - Various Dancing Cats Slack-Key Artists
Copyright
1996 Dancing Cat Records (08022-38006-2)
Hawaiian
Slack Key
Guitar Masters - Keola Beamer
a compilation album, including
releases by Ray
Kane, the late Sonny
Chillingworth, Ledward Ka'apana, and Cyril Pahinui, among others.
Copyright 1995 Dancing Cat Records
A Winter's
Solstace V - Keola Beamer & George Winston
a compilation album, including releases by other Windham Hill artists
Copyright 1995 Windham Hill Records (1934-11174-2)
Other recordings featuring Keola Beamer:
Keola and
Kapono Beamer
- Keola and Kapono Beamer
Copyright 1976 Tantalus Records (TR2453)
Tahiti Holiday - Keola and Kapono Beamer
Copyright 1980 Paradise Productions (SLP991)
"Big Wednesday" Soundtrack - Keola and Kapono Beamer
From the Motion Picture "Big Wednesday"
Copyright 1978 Warner Bros. Studios
(several pieces of music on the soundtrack, including the movie's theme
song)
This Is Our Island Home - We Are Her Sons - Keola and Kapono
Beamer
Copyright 1973 The Music of Polynesia (MOP 22300)
The Music of Hawai'i - Keola and Kapono Beamer
Copyright 1974-75 National Geographic Society (706B)
(compilation album with other artists)
Keola Beamer records for Dancing Cat Records. Please visit their website and learn about other slack key luminaries such as Ray Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Ozzie Kotani and others. Dancing Cat founder George Winston was recently honored by Hawai'i Governor Ben Cayatano "for his unparalleled contribution to Hawaiian music and culture."
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