Island Mele: ‘From Paradise,’ ‘Best of The Slack Key Show’
Reviews of two new releases anchored by slack key master George Kahumoku Jr.
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Island Mele: K’nova, Hot Steel & Cool Ukulele
John Berger reviews K’nova’s self-titled release and Hot Steel & Cool Ukulele’s “Hapa Haole Hit Parade.”
Island Mele: Kamakakehau Fernandez, Gnarwhal
John Berger reviews “Wahi Mahalo” by Kamakakehau Fernandez and “Gold” by Gnarwhal.
Island Mele: ‘For Love’ by Anuhea
John Berger reviews Anuhea’s latest CD release.
Island Mele: ‘Circus Club’ and ‘Over Hawaii’
John Berger reviews two new releases by Hawaii-based artists.
Island Mele: New music by Hawaii-based artists
John Berger reviews new releases by Kawena, Stephen Agustin and the Fourth Wall and Fernando Pacheco.
Island Mele: Merv Oana, Allan Thomas and Adam Crowe
John Berger reviews three new releases by Hawaii-based recording artists.
Island Mele: Chiyo, Joe Green and Angry Locals
Honolulu Star-Advertiser music critic John Berger reviews three new releases by Hawaii-based artists.
Island 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.”
Island 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.
Island Mele: Fuga video previews compilation
Paula Fuga and Jack Johnson are Hawaii’s representatives on a new holiday album from Brushfire Records.
Island 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.
Island Mele: New music from local artists
John Berger reviews new releases from Starr Kalahiki, David Yamasaki and James Kimo West.
Review: Waipuna worthy of a Hoku Award
The group’s second album, “E Ho’i Mai,” features both Hawaiian and English language songs.
Review: ‘Jive Bomber’ swings, sings
Kumu Kahua’s “A Jive Bomber’s Christmas” is a welcome and successful artistic stretch.
Review: 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.
Review: ‘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.
Review: ‘Salt’ a sweet solo debut for Kalahiki
Starr Kalahiki’s latest album should have plenty of support come Hoku Awards time.
Review: ‘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.
Review: ‘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.
Review: ‘Sea of Love’ by Raiatea Helm
Helm’s new album contains no surprises, but is a beautiful addition to her discography.
Review: 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.
Review: Bill Tapia’s ’100th Birthday Concert’ CD
At the age of 103, almost everything Bill Tapia does sets a record one way or another.
Island Mele: Hawaiian album is mastery
‘Kaunaloa’ Kuana Torres Kahele (self-published) Kuana Torres Kahele has contributed significantly to modern Hawaiian music — first as a member of the Hoku Award-winning trio Na Palapalai, and then performing as a duo with his Na Palapalai partner Kehau Tamure after Keao Costa left the group. He steps forward now as a solo artist with… Read More »
Island Mele: Home’ is where Kapala shines most brightly
Guitarist Zanuck Kapala Lindsey is a man of diverse musical interests.
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