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From "The Nathan Aweau Hawaiian Islands Collection Series".

Featuring Na Hoku Hanohano Multi Award Winner Nathan Aweau playing all instruments, and providing all vocals.

"Hawaii's Favorite Songs" takes you on a musical journey around this island paradise, featuring song favorites you'll hear while enjoying Hawai'i's people and places.

Hawai‘i, renowned "Pearl of the Pacific," is captivating... a magnificent island paradise rich with superlatives. From the wettest spot in the world at Kaua‘i's Mt. Wai‘ale‘ale, to our planet's youngest site at the volcanic wonderland of the Big Island, Hawai`i abounds with unsurpassed scenery. The lush beauty combined with the warmth of the people, their loving spirit of aloha and "hang loose" attitude, make Hawai‘i an outstanding locale for fun, relaxation and romance.
 
Photos, and Hawaiian Lyric Translations are included!

Album Tracks:

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1. Hawaiian War Chant
2. My Little Grass Shack
3. Hawaiian Lullaby
4. Hukilau (Instrumental)
5. Blue Hawai'i
6. I am Hawai'i
7. Tiny Bubbles (Instrumental)
8. Hi'ilawe
9. Beyond the Reef
10. On the Beach at Waikiki
11. Aloha 'Oe
    

From "The Nathan Aweau Hawaiian Islands Collection Series".

This album features the wonderful instrumental styling of Multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Nathan Aweau.

We present, for your listening pleasure, this collection of sweet Hawaiian music, performed instrumentally. The songs – some of Hawai‘i's most-requested – are easy on the ears, and great for use as a backdrop for parties or videos...or just for "hanging loose," Hawaiian-style, relaxing with a cool beverage!

Color Scenic Photos, Lyrics, and Hawaiian Translations about each song are included.

Album Tracks:

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1. Hawai'i Five-O
2. Pearly Shells
3. He'eia
4. One Paddle, Two Paddle
5. Hawai'i Calls
6. Hawaiian War Chant
7. Blue Hawai'i
8. I am Hawai'i
9. I'll Remember You
10. Kona Kai 'Opuna
11. Hawaiian Wedding Song
    

From "The Nathan Aweau Hawaiian Islands Collection Series".

As with his previous CD's in this series, Multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Nathan Aweau brings new life to these old standards with his contemporary interpretations.

From the pristine sands of Lumaha‘i Beach and the panoramic views from Kilauea Lighthouse, to the lush vegetation of Waialua River's Fern Grotto and the Hanalei river Valley - the beauty of Kaua‘i is unsurpassed! "Kauai's Favorite Songs" provides you with a sound track for your journey around the "Garden Isle." 

As with the rest of this CD Series, Lyrics, Translations, and Color Scenic Photos are included in this package.

Album Tracks:

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1. Beautiful Kaua'i
2. Hanohano Hanalei (Instrumental)
3. Sweet Leilani
4. Hanalei Moon
5. Nani Wale Na Hala (Instrumental)
6. Koke'e
7. Ula No Weo (Instrumental)
8. I'm Giving You a Rainbow
9. Quiet Village (Instrumental)
10. Hawaiian Wedding Song
11. Aloha 'Oe (Instrumental)
    

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)

From "The Nathan Aweau Hawaiian Islands Collection Series".

Every note you'll hear is sung and played by Multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Nathan Aweau.

Maui no ka oi (Maui is the best) is a phrase frequently heard in the islands.  From the white sand beaches and sunny shores of Ka`anapali, to breathtaking sunrises at Haleakala and the lush, green splendor of Hana, the Valley Isle's beauty is unsurpassed!

"Maui's Favorite Songs" takes you on a musical journey around this island paradise, featuring the songs you'll hear while enjoying Maui's beautiful people and places. We hope this selection of Maui's most-requested songs will bring back wonderful memories of time spent on the Valley Isle - to enjoy wherever you are - until you return again.

Lyrics, translations and color scenic photos included!

Album Tracks:

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1. One Paddle, Two Paddle
2. Lahainaluna
3. 'Ulili E (Instrumental)
4. Tiny Bubbles
5. Pearly Shells
6. Moku Kia Kahi (Instrumental)
7. I'll Remember You
8. Just Hang Loose
9. Lovely Hula Hands
10. Kilakila O Haleakala (Instrumental)
11. Hawaiian Wedding Song
    

"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