"Evening In The Islands" features the twin steel guitars of two of Hawai‘i's noted musicians: Barney Isaacs and Eddie "Kalani" Pang. Hawaiian music legends Gabby Pahinui (slack-key guitar) and Eddie Kamae (‘ukulele) team up with Kaipo Miller (bass) and Sol Kamahele (guitar), and together with the two wizards of steel, comprise The Maile Serenaders. The lilting voice of Nina Keali‘iwahamana is heard as she delivers an occasional line from each song.

Here are instrumental versions of some of Hawai‘i's most popular songs of all time, with an unusual twist: This is the only instrumental recording of Hawaiian music featuring two steel guitars playing in tandem. The result is both romantic and relaxing; a perfect background for a candle-lit dinner with someone special, for sitting alone an enjoying a beautiful Hawaiian sunset; or for dreaming of your return to these islands.

Album Tracks:

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1. I'll Weave a Lei of Stars for You
2. Hula Breeze
3. Soft Green Seas
4. Whispering Lullaby
5. White Ginger Blossoms
6. Evening in the Islands
7. Hana
8. Hawaiian Wedding Song
9. Pearly Shells
10. Blue Hawai'i
11. Love Song of Kalua
12. Hawai'i Calls
    
    

A dozen Hawaiian classics of long standing, using the typical Hawaiian instruments: slack key guitar, ‘ukulele, steel guitar, bass and the most familiar hula implements. As is true of a good share of the lastingly popular Hawaiian music, most of these songs were originally hula chants, that later were developed melodically. Names of the poets of these chants are lost in time, for the newest of the collection dates from the 1800's.

The Maile Serenaders include legendary Hawaiian musicians: Eddie Kamae (‘ukulele), Joe Marshall (bass), Atta Isaacs (guitar) and David "Feet" Rogers (steel guitar).

Album Tracks:

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1. Ka Wai O Namolokama
2. Nani Ko'olau
3. 'Ulili E
4. Alekoki
5. Kona Kai 'Opua
6. He'eia
7. Nani Wale Na Hala
8. Kona Hema
9. Hanohano Hanalei
10. Moku Kia Kahi
11. Hi'ilawe
12. 'Ula No Weo
    
    

Like the music of Volume 1, these songs date from the late Monarchy period and into the last century. But most of these selections have always been songs; only one or a few originated as chants. And half of them were not intended, and are not usually performed, as hulas. Many or most of them are as apt to turn up at any casual gathering as on a rehearsed show.

Enjoy these unmistakably Hawaiian slack-key and steel guitar instrumental interpretations of a dozen longtime favorite Hawaiian songs and hulas, featuring virtuosos Gabby Pahinui (slack-key guitar), Peter Moon (‘ukulele) and David "Feet" Rogers (steel guitar).

Perfect for relaxation or as background music for your Hawai‘i vacation videos.

Album Tracks:

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1. Heha Waipi'o
2. Nanea Ko Maka
3. My Sweet Sweet
4. He Aloha No O Honolulu
5. Kananaka
6. Hali'i Ka Moena
7. 'Ia 'Oe E Ka La
8. Sweet Lei Lehua
9. Ho'okena
10. Sassy
11. Kahuli Aku
12. Punahou
    
    

Here are four outstanding soloists, each tops on his instrument, all equipped with the sweet and masculine voices so typically Hawaiian. These are the Sons of Hawaii: Gabby Pahinui has no equal when it comes to Hawai‘i's own slack-key style, on guitar and 6-string ‘ukulele. Eddie Kamae...that'd be the first name mentioned by anyone in the know...to the question: Who's Hawai‘i's best on ‘ukulele? David Rogers, one of the greatest steel guitarists. Old-timers say, you never heard it better...even in the old days. Joe Marshall's way with the bass matches the other three for artistry.

Lyrics to selected songs are included, as are tidbits of information about each selection and an explanation about Hawaiian poetry and what Hawaiians call kauna, or veiled meanings.

Album Tracks:

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1. Komo Mai E Hea Ke Kanaka
2. Honesakala
3. He'eia
4. Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua
5. 'Ama'ama
6. Pua Kukui
7. Sanoe
8. Moku Kia Kahi
9. Kaua'i
10. He Nohea 'Oe I Ku'u Maka
11. Liholiho
12. Maile Lau Li'ili'i