Island Mele: ‘Huliau’ a ...
Anyone discovering Ho‘okena with this album will enjoy the trio’s smooth vocal arrangements.
Island Mele: The Intire Project, Chr...
Reviews of The Intire Project’s “Change in Tides” and Chris Salvador’s “[EP]IC.”
Island Mele: ‘Christmas 3̸...
Neos Productions celebrates Christmas with a collection of 14 songs recorded by a random assortment of Hawaii residents.
Island Mele: Mike Izon, Tom Conway
Reviews of “Book of Cliches” by Mike Izon, and “Hold on Tight” by Tom Conway.
Island Mele: ‘Get a Job’ and ‘Ukulel...
Reviews of new material from the Barefoot Natives and Taimane.
Island Mele: Kapono revisits a class...
When an artist of Henry Kapono Ka‘aihue’s stature revisits his older work the results are always noteworthy.
Island Mele: ‘Kuapaka’a’ is Grammy-w...
Mike Kaawa’s new project is worth considering for best Regional Roots Music album in 2013.
Island Mele: Jake returns with ‘Gran...
On “Grand Ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro plays with meticulous precision on some tracks and goes for it full-force on others.
Island Mele: New Aiko CD Grammy-wort...
The title of Gary Aiko’s long-awaited album is appropriate for several reasons.
Island Mele: ‘Born and Raised’ has p...
The lyrics of Bo Napoleon’s current single should have distributors of Heineken beer knocking on his door with an endorsement deal in hand.
Island Mele: Amy’s ‘Granddaugh...
Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom has proven herself one of the most versatile island singers of her generation.
Island Mele: Beamer, Na Hoa honor tr...
John Berger reviews “Malama Ko Aloha” and Na Hoa’s self-titled debut.
Island Mele: ‘Blue Planet II&#...
Reviews of new releases by the Wyland Blues Planet Band and Ricky Hana.
Island Mele: Moffatt, Chun release &...
“Uncle Tom” Moffatt and producer George Chun share credit for this anthology of 19 songs culled apparently at random.
Island Mele: ‘Shades’ deserves natio...
Reviews of new music by Tini Grey and Kalei Gamiao.
Island Mele: ‘Love’ a dream come tru...
“I Wish You Love” could easily make Melveen Leed a six-time Hoku Award-winner.
Island Mele: De Lima rides rail with...
Frank De Lima uses a Johnny Cash hit to address the controversy surrounding Oahu’s rail project.
Island Mele: ‘Kawehilani’ and ‘Kailu...
Reviews of new releases by Eric Lee and Don Stewart Soon.
Island Mele: Kalama Brothers honor f...
The duo’s Hawaiian subject matter in many of their songs make them modern hapa-haole musicians.
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