Aloha mai!Hope you had a happy and music-filled 4th of July weekend! I've been waiting for someone to fill me in on how the Keali'i Reichel concert in Seattle was -- fabulous, I'm sure! There are a lot of new CDs on the scene -- more than I can report on this time, so be sure to check back in mid-July for more CD previews.
Ke Kani o Ke Kai is back! This Hawaiian music series at the Waikiki Aquarium features the best in Hawaiian music is a beautiful outdoor setting (hint: tickets are cheaper if you're an Aquarium member). Detaisl below!
I received some email from someone concerning my review of Pound for Pound a few pages back, in which the writer misunderstood the editorial comment "[sic]" that I had used. Rest assured that it does not stand for "sick." Rather, "sic" is a term meaning "so in original,' and it's used to refer to a typo. I was not calling Pound4Pound's song sick; rather, I was just noting a typo in the title of the song. I make enough typos on my own; I don't want to take credit for those of others!
Japanese Hawaiian fans will find this month particularly fruitful: starting July 6, there will be a number of top-notch Hawaiian music concerts right in your own country! See details below.
Recordings
Ho'opi'i Brothers, Aloha from Maui (Mountain Apple MACD 2053). The fabulous Ho'opi'i Brothers are back, with another CD for their horde of loyal fans! The trademark "yodeling" stype of singing, the fast and furious playing, the sheer joie de vivre -- another winner CD from the masters. Songs include: "Wahine 'Ilikea," "Ahulili," "Hawaiian Cowboy," "Mapuana," "Nu 'Oli," "Na Pua Ka 'Ilima," and "Aloha Wau 'ia 'Oe."
Ikaika Brown, Three Generations: 'Ekolu Hanauna Nei (Pepeiao Records). Slack key phenom Ikaika Brown releases a concept album, with contributions from his father, Kevin Brown, and his grandfather. Each specializes in a different sound -- Grandfather, the rolling melody of a steel guitar and falsetto, Kevin, the slack key of a mature master, and 'Ikaika, the fire of the new generation. While Ikaika still needs to mature as a singer, his instrumental work is sure. A charming concept, well executed. Songs include: "Mauna Loa" (Grandfather), "Mauna Loa Jam" (Ikaika), "Po Mahina" (Kevin), "Hi'ilawe," (Kevin), "Give It All to Jesus medley" (Ikaika), "Wai'alae" (Kevin), and "Sand" (Grandfather).
Hapa, Namahana (Coconut Grove CG 8203-2) After a few unhappy albums (their radio spot calls this their third CD, thereby suggesting that their Christmas CD and that Surf Madness thing were not to be counted), Hapa returns with a CD that tries to recapitulate the success of their first CD. The format's the same -- 10 songs, a vocal alternating with an instrumental -- but the songs don't measure up to the debut CD. Three of the five vocals are golden oldies -- "Pu'uanahulu," "He'eia," and "Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u," well done but not outstanding. The two originals, "E 'O Mai Ku'u Milimili" and "Pau'ole Ka'i'ini," are tuneful but not memorable. Instrumentals include Earl Klugh's "Debra Anne" and the Emme's Island Moments Theme.
See you in mid-July- a hui hou!
--Susan
susanj@lava.net
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