Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 8, 1 August 2000 — RECENT RELEASE BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASE BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Bla Pahinui " Windward Hearf' is the iatest solo project by Bla, son of the legendary Gabby Pahinui, slack-key master who continues to set a high standard in the art of Hawaiian guitar playing. Signatures like " Waimānalo Blues" and "May God Bless You " showcase Bla's trademark voice and guitar licks. Produced by Oancing Cat Records.

Ledward KaXpana Led's latest reveals family ties with the opening track, "Punahoa Speciaf' taught to him by his uncle/mentor Fred Punahoa.The title cut, "Biack Sand ," originally called "Portagee Slack-Key" by his father, is reminiscent of Kalapana where the Ka'apana family was raised, in tune with music, natural beauty and good fun. Produced by Dancing Cat Records.

Tony Conjugacion "TC200ff' is Conjugacion's daring expression . of sensuality in a tecno-pop-Hawaiian-R&B-Māori-Tahitian mix he calls "tribal Hawaiian," a cross between ancient and futuristic. A video is also available. Produced by the Mountain Apple Company.