John Berger of The Honolulu Star-Bulletin says: "This isn't the first tribute album to honor...the popularity of an iconic artist, but it sets a new standard for any and all that come after.

Gabby "Pops" Pahinui was not a prolific composer, but he was the most influential Hawaiian slack-key guitarist of the 20th century. therefore, rather than have a bunch of hot young artists redo Pahinui's music in their style, producer 'Flip' McDiarmid has collected 10 recordings by artists who were influenced by Pahinui's music and have sought to perpetuate it – George Kuo, Dwight Kanae, Albert Kaai and Anita Pahinui Nakamura, to name four.

There's also a recording of "Moana Chimes" by Raymond Kane...[and]...a beautiful 1961 vintage recording of Pahinui playing 'Nani Wale Lihu‘e,' 'Silver Threads Among The Gold' and 'Wai‘alae.' "

McDiarmid includes all the documentation to make this album a perfect introduction to pahinui's life. It includes an overview of Pahinui's life, short bios of the other artists and the slack-key tunings used on each song." (1/4/08)

Album Tracks:

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1. Slack Key Medley:  Nani Wale Lihu'e/Silver Threads Among the Gold/Wai'alae
2. Old Hi'ilawe
3. L&L Medley:  Lihu'e/Lei Nani
4. Moana Chimes
5. Kahalewai's Tune
6. Maunaloa Blues
7. He'eia
8. Panini Pua Kea
9. Lei No Ka'iulani
10. Kohala Morning
11. Pu'uwa'awa'a
12. Aloha Slack Key

ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS,
BEST OF (Various Artists):

In a cheery green house up the street from me is Aunty May’s house. Her full name is May Kalehua Kamai. and I first met her about 25 years ago when she was playing ‘ukulele and singing with the Pua Melia Trio. She had a beautiful voice then and still has it! I never knew that one day she would end up playing music with me and for several years she played rhythm guitar with Joe Keaulana on bass. We did some interisland traveling together as a trio but Aunty May has seen so much more of the world as a musical ambassador for Hawaiian Airlines and the famed Kodak Hula Show. She’s charmed literally millions of people with her lilting soprano in England, Holland, Canada, Korea, Japan, the isles of Polynesia, and most recently, in France. She can also sing as low as a tenor and, if she must, she’s not too bad on the upright bass, either. Like most of us Hawaiians, she’s a self-taught singer and musician. Aunty May’s specialty is hula music and that’s why she has performed for so many award-winning hula groups and well-known celebrities too... The last time I was in Aunty May’s house, she was completing a kapa kuiki (Hawaiian quilt) for someone dear to her. She loves people and Hawaiian music and I know that you’ll love listening to Aunty May’s hula favorites, as countless others have.” – Kimo Alama Keaulana, educator, award-winning singer-musician and the kumu hula’s kumu hula.

Album Titles:

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1. KAULANA MOLOKA‘I
2. KANE‘OHE
3. LEI NANI
4. KU‘U HOA
5. E HULI MAKOU
6. KE ALOHA
7. IPO HULA
8. MAUNA LOA
9. HANOHANO OLINDA
10. MI NEI
11. PAPALINA LAHILAHI
12. HE ALOHA NO ‘O WAI‘ANAE
    

Combine the rich baritone voice, soaring clear falsetto, diverse arrangements and superb musicianship of BABA ALIMOOT and you’re in for a treat. This talented, multi-Hoku Award-winning singer-musician-arranger and producer of Hula Records’ Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest Winners series, has finally found time to complete another solo project. His debut CD, Happy Hawaiian (KMP 81159), recorded in 1999, was followed by the 2003 Hula Record’s release, Two Voices, One Heart (CDHS-623), with Chris Kamaka, as the group, Hema Pa‘a.

Baba truly is one of Hawai‘i’s most humble, and talented musicians, and Hula Records is proud of its long association with him.

Album Tracks:

1. Ku‘u Home O Kahalu‘u
2. Hi‘ilawe
3. Mahina ‘O Hoku
4. Time in A Bottle
5. Wahine U‘i
6. Koali
7. Ua Noho Au A Kupa
8. Hale‘iwa
9. Moloka‘i Sweet Home
10. It Doesn’t Matter Anyhow
11. I’m-A-Livin’-On-A-Easy
12. Makee ‘Ailana
13. Pualani
14. You And I

The vocal ensemble Manoa Voices are the winners of the 2007 Ka Himeni Ana acoustic traditional Hawaiian vocal competition.  Its members are all University of Hawai‘i - Manoa student/musician/singers. Led by their teacher, Chadwick Pang, Mamina Koga, Rosanna Perch, Sophronia Smith and Justin Ka‘upu explore Hawaiian and Oceanic music. Former Royal Hawaiian Bandmaster, Aaron Mahi, says "The music of Manoa Voices reaches back to when the simplicity of the accompaniment was served in gentle portions, allowing the voices the liberty to delight and allure the listener on this aural voyage..."  If you're looking for a group that "captures the energy of Hawai‘i's youthful present by simultaneously bearing both mind and heart from its past – when Hawai‘i stood at the threshold of swing and rich harmonies – then look no further.  Eia ka mea waiwai no ‘ia (The value is here, right here)."

Album Tracks:

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1. E Nani E
2. Palisa
3. Pua Mae'ole
4. Beneath the Maori Moon
5. E Koa'e E
6. U'ilani
7. Te Atairangikaahu
8. Ka Ua Loku
9. Manu 'O'o
10. Manoa Te Manu
11. Aloha No
12. Ho'onani Ka Makua Mau (The Doxology)

"Thoughtful, Expressive, and Timeless perfectly describe the music of Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, Aaron J. Sala. Aaron’s approach to making music is both subtle and innovative, and his attention to musical detail is unparalled...Already well known for his work with both award-winning halau hula from across the globe as well as local recording artists, Aaron has recently added arrangements for Walt Disney Records, for superstar Bette Midler, and for Kristin Chenoweth of Broadway fame, to his credit. In this, his sophomore album, he solidifies his foundation in Classical and Hawaiian music, while preparing a path for re-invention. He has gathered some of Hawai‘i’s finest musicians – Shawn Pimental, Steve Jones, BryanTolentino, Jeff Peterson, Noel Okimoto, Jeff Auhoy and acclaimed pianist, Beebe Freitas – on this CD co-produced by Aaron and Hoku Award-winning engineer, Dave Tucciarone.

Album Tracks:

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1. Sweet Moonlight
2. Po La‘ila‘i 
3. Hi‘ialoleimakua 
4. Mele O Ke Ke‘ena Kalaunu 
5. Kanaenae A Ke Aloha 
6. Koa‘e 
7. Sophisticated Hula 
8. Ua Noho Au A Kupa 
9. Non T‘amo Piu 
10. Aia I Alaka‘i Ka ‘Ano‘i 
11. Pulupe Ka ‘Ili 
12. Napo‘ona Mahina