The songs in this collection are just an introduction to the wealth of music available in this tradition, unique to the Hawaiian Islands. To truly experience the mana (soul) of each of the artists featured here, you should listen to the complete ablums from which these songs were taken, while picturing yourself in Hawai'i or any place else this music may take you.

SONGS

Cyril Pahinui - Panini Puakea
from the album 12 & 6 String Guitar

Ozzie Kotani - Ku'u Kika Kahiko
from the album Kani Ki Ho'alu (Sounds of Slack Key)

Moses Kahumoku - Pohakuloa
from the album Ho'okupu

Leonard Kwan - Ke'ala's Mele
from the album Ke'ala's Mele

Barney Isaacs/George Kuo - Maui Medley
from the album Hawaiian Touch: Acoustic Steel & Slack Key

Sonny Chillingworth - Moe 'Uhane (Dream Slack Key)
from the album Sonny Solo

Keola Beamer with George Winston - Kalena Kai
from the album Wooden Boat

Ledward Ka'apana - Whee Ha Swing
from the album Led Live - Solo

Keola Beamer -
E Ku'u Morning Dew
from the album Moe'uhane Kika

George Kuo - Waikiki Hula Medley
George's album, is due in 1996, is yet untitled.

Ray Kane - Punahele
from the album Punahele

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