"When Kahauanu Lake is acknowledged as one of the most significant figures in 20th Century Hawaiian music during the Statehood Era (1959-2000) it's an apt and accurate assessment of his contribution as a musician and vocalist, as a recording artist, and as a conservator of what is true and correct in traditional Hawaiian music and proper usage of the Hawaiian language." – John B. White "The K-Lake Trio were staunch traditionalists but, with 'Mr. K' at the helm, offered innovation as well. He played custom-made baritone ‘ukulele, took the art of strumming to virtuoso levels and reestablished the (‘ukulele) as a lead instrument in Hawaiian music." – The Honolulu Star-Bulletin This is the trio's debut album recorded in 1964 and re-released on compact disc in 2000. Complete lyrics, translations and original liner notes – all by the esteemed Jean Sullivan – are included.
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