Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 2002 — RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS
Kawika Regidor: "īhe First Time ." Mostl}'' originals with reggae influenee, a eouple Hawaiian tunes and Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say ī Love You " make up Kawika's debut. Great vocals and instrumentation. Produced by Neos Productions ine.
Uprising: " Rise Up ." Malia Reynon, Andrew Ka'eo, Apele Hokoana and Shea Saffety offer up popular reggae/Jawaiian faie, mostly originals. Produced by Sean Na'auao and Poi Pounder Records.
Konishiki: "S imply Sale" Atisanoe Saleva'a, the sumo legend, expiesses his 20 year career in songs. With guests like Robi Kahakalau and the Mākaha Sons and Konishiki's own rich vocals, and a mix of Hawaiian, Samoan and English, the project is solid. Produced by All Heart.
Kohomua: " Reggae Reggae Music." David Bailey, Kaipo Kaina and Tano Hā'upu play strictly ieggae and perform on Maui at Hapa's and Maui Biews. Pioduced by Tano Productions LLC.