"The Sunday Manoa didn't intend to start a revolution. But when the group released "Guava Jam" in 1969, it did." – Honolulu Magazine, June, 2004

"Guava Jam" introduced a trio of musicians that have been called the "Fathers of Contemporary Hawaiian Music" – Peter Moon, and brothers, Robert and Roland Cazimero, collectively known as The Sunday Manoa.

The album's liner notes say: "Listen, as The Sunday Manoa wrestles with the roots of a musical heritage that goes back hundreds of years, while trying to bind together yesterday and today with dignity and style." By combining traditional music and lyrics with musical innovation and their unique and energetic style, they reinvented the songs and left their imprint on Hawaiian music. This is the album that launched the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970s. More recently, it was listed among the 50 Greatest Hawaiian Albums, compiled by a panel of judges for Honolulu Magazine.

Album Tracks:

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1. Kawika
2. Only You
3. Heha Waipi'o
4. Kaulana 'O Waimanalo
5. Ka'ililauokekoa
6. Mehameha
7. He Hawai'i Au
8. Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala
9. Ka La'i Opua
10. Poli Pumehana
11. Guava Jam
    
    

“Loyal Garner was called ‘The Lady of Love’ for good reason – her music embodied goodness, her performance radiated with heartfelt emotion, her voice projected the aloha from the heart. She may be gone, but her legacy is the vast riches of song that continues to tick like a heartbeat within us all.” – Wayne Harada, The Honolulu Advertiser

Loyal’s fans have requested that we re-issue “Hawai‘i Today” in CD format and we are happy to comply. Although she left us all too soon, at the age of 55, we have her music to remind us of her stellar career, her moving stories told through song, the contemporary flair she brought to Hawaiian favorites, and her exceptional showmanship – her smile, that voice, fingers “tickling the ivories,” the banter, and most of all, the love she shared with her audiences.

Lyrics and translations are included for the four Hawaiian language songs.

Album Tracks:

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1. Hawai'i Today
2. Maui Waltz
3. You Are the Sun, Hawai'i
4. Shores of Haleiwa
5. Morning Dew
6. City Lights
7. Hanalei Moon
8. Ka'aahi Kahului
9. Medley:  Iesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwa/Just a Closer Walk With Thee
10. Hawai'i Aloha
    
    

"Honihoni" features the popular Kona, Hawai‘i band Mele, G, & Company, past winners of Steinlager's Big Island Battle of the Bands. Lead singers Mele Delaries and Gerald Farm, Jr., (a.k.a. "G"), both from musical Island families, have paid their dues, entering - and often winning - karaoke competitions, including KHON-TV's Hawai`i Stars.

"Honihoni" introduces non-Kona party animals to three Island-flavored originals and seven spiced-up cover songs. "Mele, G, & Company's sound is a fresh mix of contemporary pop and island reggae that will have you up and dancing. The party starts here and now!" – John Burnett, "Island Beat," Hawai‘i Island Journal.

Album Tracks:

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1. Honihoni
2. Come Hula With Me
3. Push Push
4. Mr. Reggae (I Hear Music)
5. Lava Lava
6. Groovin'
7. Pretty Little Sugar Pie
8. I Can See Clearly Now
9. Under the Boardwalk
10. When You Tell Me That You Love Me
    
    

"Lovers, collectors and students of Hawai‘i's music will welcome this release by Hula Records as an opportunity to savor anew, these musical treasures from the past half-century. This retrospective, from producer Don McDiarmid, Jr., affords us a rare collection of some of Hawai‘i's most popular and influential recordings by some of its most honored singers and musicians. Don McDiarmid, Jr. represents three generations of a family dedicated to composing, recording, and promotion of the best of Hawai‘i's music. We are fortunate to have this latest album and his lifetime's reflection." – Kalani Meinecke, Hawaiian music researcher and translator

An introduction by the producer and his personal anecdotes concerning the artists make this a must-have CD.

Album Titles:

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1. Kawika
2. Beautiful Kaua'i
3. Morning Dew
4. Paoakalani
5. 'Alika
6. Honesakala
7. Pua Lililehua
8. Honolulu
9. Sushi
10. Drinking Champagne
11. Blue Darling
12. Kalama'ula
13. Laupahoehoe
14. Pupu A O Ewa/Pearly Shells
15. He Hawai'i Au
16. Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
17. Panini Puakea
18. When It's Time to Go
    

This is the second solo album from singer, composer, arranger, and musician's musician, Nathan Aweau. The bass player from Don Ho's band demonstrates his versatility as an artist with eight new compositions, three pop cover tunes and one Hawaiian standard – "‘Akaka Falls" – beautifully done, that was an immediate hit on Hawaiian airwaves.

Album Tracks:

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1. Hemolele Ao
2. If You Say My Eyes are Beautiful
3. Keahi's Dream
4. Come
5. Road to Hana
6. Morning Light
7. I Sing
8. 'Akaka Falls
9. Now and Forever
10. I'm Not Supposed to Love You
11. Ni'ihau
12. One More Road
    
    
    

Steve Wofford and Phil Keat's musical relationship dates back to the mid-70s and the roots of what is known as contemporary Hawaiian music. Their paths first crossed when Steve joined a band called Country Comfort, debuting as their lead singer, bass player and song writer ('I Want You To Know" and "Good Weather") on the group's second album. The recording contained Phil's composition "I'll Be (Staying Here With You," the first of his songs to be recorded.

With the demise of Country Comfort, Steve and Phil formed The Wofford-Keat Band and in 1979 released their first album, which included "Cheri" penned by Phil Keat. The song was later covered by the Peter Moon Band with Steve Wofford singing vocals and the song was an instant hit with local audiences.

Over the years, Steve and Phil continued to play, sometimes together, sometimes with other bands. "Take A Chance" represents a reunion of The Wofford-Keat Band featuring Steve's signature vocals and Phil's music and lyrics, and embodies their take on 90s contemporary Island music. The lyrics evoke feelings and desires we all share since, at one time or another, each of us has fallen in love. Those lyrics are included in the CD package.

Album Titles:

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1. Don't Look Back
2. Smile For Me
3. Day to Day
4. The Way That I Love You
5. Don't Let Your Goodbye Stand
6. Three Deuces
7. Open Your Eyes
8. Take a Chance
9. From Today
10. Love Should Be Easy
11. I'll Be (Staying Here With You)