May 11, 2012

Island Mele: Kamakakehau Fernandez, Gnarwhal

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John Berger reviews "Wahi Mahalo" by Kamakakehau Fernandez and "Gold" by Gnarwhal.

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Mar 23, 2012

Island Mele: ‘For Love’ by Anuhea

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John Berger reviews Anuhea's latest CD release.

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Jan 19, 2012

Island Mele: ‘Circus Club’ and ‘Over Hawaii’

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John Berger reviews two new releases by Hawaii-based artists.

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Jan 13, 2012

Island Mele: New music by Hawaii-based artists

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John Berger reviews new releases by Kawena, Stephen Agustin and the Fourth Wall and Fernando Pacheco.

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Jan 6, 2012

Island Mele: Merv Oana, Allan Thomas and Adam Crowe

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John Berger reviews three new releases by Hawaii-based recording artists.

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Dec 30, 2011

Island Mele: Chiyo, Joe Green and Angry Locals

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser music critic John Berger reviews three new releases by Hawaii-based artists.

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Dec 15, 2011

Island Mele: A holiday album, soundtrack and anthology

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John Berger's reviews of new albums from Freelance and Lei'ohu Ryder, plus the soundtrack for "The Descendants."

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Dec 14, 2011

Island Mele: CDs make great Christmas gifts

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Need a last-minute Christmas present? Consider buying local and pick up one of these albums by Hawaii-based artists.

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Dec 6, 2011

Island Mele: Fuga video previews compilation

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Paula Fuga and Jack Johnson are Hawaii's representatives on a new holiday album from Brushfire Records.

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Dec 2, 2011

Island Mele: ‘Five-0′ soundtrack adds to tradition

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Contemporary rock and reggae dominates this “songs from the television series” collection, but there are also two selections by Hawaii artists.

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Nov 24, 2011

Island Mele: New music from local artists

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John Berger reviews new releases from Starr Kalahiki, David Yamasaki and James Kimo West.

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Nov 13, 2011

Review: Waipuna worthy of a Hoku Award

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The group's second album, "E Ho'i Mai," features both Hawaiian and English language songs.

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Nov 12, 2011

Review: ‘Jive Bomber’ swings, sings

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Kumu Kahua's "A Jive Bomber's Christmas" is a welcome and successful artistic stretch.

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Nov 10, 2011

Review: Kamakahi, Inglis honor Kalaupapa residents

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"Waimaka Helelei" features songs that relate one way or another to the area where Hansen’s disease patients were sent.

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Nov 4, 2011

Review: ‘Legs of Our Own’ a polished presentation

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Long anticipated but worth the wait, the Throwdowns live up to expectations with their first full-length album.

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Oct 29, 2011

Review: ‘Salt’ a sweet solo debut for Kalahiki

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Starr Kalahiki's latest album should have plenty of support come Hoku Awards time.

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Oct 29, 2011

Review: ‘Warehouse Blues’ by Willie K

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Featuring blues, rock and ’60s soul music from one song to the next, Willie K never fails to connect with this album.

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Oct 28, 2011

Review: ‘Ways & Means’ a Hoku contender

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The Green's new album is a frontrunner for Best Reggae Album at next year's Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

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Oct 5, 2011

Review: ‘Sea of Love’ by Raiatea Helm

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Helm's new album contains no surprises, but is a beautiful addition to her discography.

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Oct 5, 2011

Review: The Green’s ‘Love & Affection’ EP

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This five-song EP positions the Green as front-runners for best reggae album at the Hoku Awards in 2012.

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