In this album, the reverent carols of the holy day, and the rollicking and sentimental tunes of the holiday, are sung by a gathering of beautiful, world famous, Hawaiian voices. They are directed by Nina Keali‘iwahamana, accompanied by the Hawaii Calls Orchestra, and joined by four other bright Hawaiian stars, appearing as guest soloists.

Informative notes about the songs, and Hawaiian and English lyrics are included.

Album Tracks:

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1. Jingle Bells (Kani Kani Pele)
2. What Child is This? (Ke Keiki Ali'i)
3. White Christmas
4. Joy to the World (Pomaika'i Wale Ko Ke Ao)
5. Winter Wonderland
6. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Ka Hikina Mai)
7. O Come All Ye Faithful (Hele Mai 'Oukou)
8. Numbah One Day of Christmas (The Twelve Days of Christmas)
9. Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Hamau E Na 'Anela)
10. Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
11. Angels We Have Heard on High (Mele Mai Na 'Anela)
12. Silent Night (Po La'i E)
    
    

We are pleased to make available to you, this wonderful collection of Island favorites, frequently heard on Hawaiian radio stations this time of year. We know you'll enjoy the holidays just a little more as you listen to these charming selections - most previously out of print - sung by Hawai‘i's award-winning and best-loved performers.

From all of us as Hula Records, to all of you, best wishes for a Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Album Titles:

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1. Numbah One Day of Christmas

Performed by Ed Kenney and the Honodulu Boy Choir
2. Christmas Cheer

Performed by Cecilio and Kapono
3. I'm Coming Home for Christmas

Performed by Robi Kahakalau and Jeff Rasmussen
4. Christmas in the Isles

Performed by Teresa Bright and the Honolulu Childrens' Opera Chorus
5. E Aloha 'E

Performed by Brickwood Galuteria
6. Santa's Hula

Performed by Hilo Hattie
7. My Hawaiian Christmas

Performed by Honolulu Boy Choir
8. Christmas Day Promise

Performed by Danny Couch
9. Kani Kani Pele

Performed by Hawaii Calls Chorus
10. No Mo' Christmas Blues

Performed by Frank DeLima and the Honolulu Boy Choir
11. Mele Kalikimaka on Christmas Day

Performed by Pandanus Club
12. White Christmas

Performed by Nina Keali'iwahamana and the Hawaii Calls Orchestra
13. Auld Lang Syne
    Performed by Frank Leto
    
    
    
    

Christmas in Hawai‘i is like Christmas everywhere...and then again, it isn't. Here Santa travels by canoe. Here, the tree bright with lights in the front yard, is apt to be a coco palm...

But the main thing, here as everywhere, is the true spirit of Christmas. In Hawai‘i, it is found not only at Christmas, but all year long. We call it aloha. Share the special aloha of this special season, in this gathering, in these songs and stories...of Christmas, in Hawai‘i.

The party is already in progress... Come join comedian Kent Bowman, The Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club, Nina Keali‘iwahamana, her brother Boyce Kaihi‘ikapuokalani, the one and only Hilo Hattie, the Maile Serenaders and a room full of old friends.

Album Tracks:

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1. Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)

Performed by the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club
2. Po La'i E (Silent Night)

Performed by Nina Keali'iwahamana
3. Kanaka Christmas (Hawaiian Christmas)

Performed by Kent Bowman
4. Santa's Hula

Performed by Hilo Hattie
5. White Christmas

Performed by Nina Keali'iwahamana
6. Christmas in Hawai'i

Performed by Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club
7. Nani Ke 'Li'i Ki'eki'e

Performed by the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club
8. Mary's Boy Child

Performed by Nina Keali'iwahamana
9. Christmas Humbug?

Performed by Kent Bowman
10. Holiday Hula

Performed by Maile Serenaders
11. Spring Spends the Winter in Hawai'i

Performed by Nina Keali'iwahamana and Boyce Kaihi'ikapuokalani
12. Kani Kani Pele (Jingle Bells)
    Performed by Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club

Reggae fans asked for an album of traditional Christmas songs performed in a reggae style. Butch Helemano, father of Hawaiian Reggae, responded with this recording of popular tunes of the season, set to a rock steady beat. So sit back, listen and enjoy – or better yet, get up and skank till you feel that irie holiday vibe. Happy skanking and happy holidays!

Album Tracks:

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1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World
3. O Holy Night
4. Jingle Bells
5. Silent Night
6. The First Noel
7. Away in a Manger
8. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
9. Rudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
10. Little Drummer Boy
    

In preparation for the recording of "Season's Greetings Island Style," producer "Flip" McDiarmid gathered some of Hawai‘i's finest musicians and vocalists. They selected beloved traditional and popular contemporary holiday tunes, added their unique interpretations, and transformed them into songs that are at once familiar, yet refreshingly new – Christmas songs with an Island sensibility.

Featuring award-winning artists, Nathan Aweau, Bryan Kessler, Sonya Mendez and more.

Album Titles:

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1. Here Comes Santa Claus

Performed by Nathan Aweau
2. Joy to the World

Performed by Kelly Covington
3. Mele Kalikimaka

Performed by Sonya Mendez
4. Little Drummer Boy

Performed by Kelly Covington & Brian Kessler
5. Jingle Bells

Performed by Nathan Aweau
6. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Performed by Erin Dickens
7. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Performed by Nathan Aweau
8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Performed by Kelly Covington
9. Feliz Navidad

Performed by Sonya Mendez
10. Winter Wonderland

Performed by Nathan Aweau & Connie Kissinger
11. The Christmas Song

Performed by Sonya Mendez
12. Auld Lang Syne

Performed by Frank Leto