Island Mele: Kamakakehau Fernandez, Gnarwhal
John Berger reviews "Wahi Mahalo" by Kamakakehau Fernandez and "Gold" by Gnarwhal.
View MoreIsland Mele: ‘For Love’ by Anuhea
John Berger reviews Anuhea's latest CD release.
View MoreIsland Mele: ‘Circus Club’ and ‘Over Hawaii’
John Berger reviews two new releases by Hawaii-based artists.
View MoreIsland Mele: New music by Hawaii-based artists
John Berger reviews new releases by Kawena, Stephen Agustin and the Fourth Wall and Fernando Pacheco.
View MoreIsland Mele: Merv Oana, Allan Thomas and Adam Crowe
John Berger reviews three new releases by Hawaii-based recording artists.
View MoreIsland Mele: Chiyo, Joe Green and Angry Locals
Honolulu Star-Advertiser music critic John Berger reviews three new releases by Hawaii-based artists.
View MoreIsland Mele: A holiday album, soundtrack and anthology
John Berger's reviews of new albums from Freelance and Lei'ohu Ryder, plus the soundtrack for "The Descendants."
View MoreIsland Mele: CDs make great Christmas gifts
Need a last-minute Christmas present? Consider buying local and pick up one of these albums by Hawaii-based artists.
View MoreIsland Mele: Fuga video previews compilation
Paula Fuga and Jack Johnson are Hawaii's representatives on a new holiday album from Brushfire Records.
View MoreIsland Mele: ‘Five-0′ soundtrack adds to tradition
Contemporary rock and reggae dominates this “songs from the television series” collection, but there are also two selections by Hawaii artists.
View MoreIsland Mele: New music from local artists
John Berger reviews new releases from Starr Kalahiki, David Yamasaki and James Kimo West.
View MoreReview: Waipuna worthy of a Hoku Award
The group's second album, "E Ho'i Mai," features both Hawaiian and English language songs.
View MoreReview: ‘Jive Bomber’ swings, sings
Kumu Kahua's "A Jive Bomber's Christmas" is a welcome and successful artistic stretch.
View MoreReview: Kamakahi, Inglis honor Kalaupapa residents
"Waimaka Helelei" features songs that relate one way or another to the area where Hansen’s disease patients were sent.
View MoreReview: ‘Legs of Our Own’ a polished presentation
Long anticipated but worth the wait, the Throwdowns live up to expectations with their first full-length album.
View MoreReview: ‘Salt’ a sweet solo debut for Kalahiki
Starr Kalahiki's latest album should have plenty of support come Hoku Awards time.
View MoreReview: ‘Warehouse Blues’ by Willie K
Featuring blues, rock and ’60s soul music from one song to the next, Willie K never fails to connect with this album.
View MoreReview: ‘Ways & Means’ a Hoku contender
The Green's new album is a frontrunner for Best Reggae Album at next year's Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
View MoreReview: ‘Sea of Love’ by Raiatea Helm
Helm's new album contains no surprises, but is a beautiful addition to her discography.
View MoreReview: The Green’s ‘Love & Affection’ EP
This five-song EP positions the Green as front-runners for best reggae album at the Hoku Awards in 2012.
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