Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 7, 1 July 2003 — RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS

Rupert Tripp Jr.: "For an Audience of One" — This Hilo-born Hawaiian sings praise to Ke Akua for his many blessings of life, family and love. The former member of Nalu maintains smooth vocals and haunting guitar. All songs based on Holy Scripture. Produced by God and LL Production.

Nanea: "Desert lsle" — Las Vegas transplants make up the sevenmember "Nanea" in a long distance tribute to their homeland. "Nani Manoa" is among classics featured, and the title cut, "Desert lsle" is an orignial by Frank Corpuz Sr. Produced by Frank Corpuz Sr.

Waena Boyz: "Get Up and Dance" — Dane Patao, Uti Lama, Byron Tabangucura, Ransen Camara, Anthony Crisologo and Shane Patao serve up pure reggae. Several originals by Dane Patao. Produced by Steve Hicks and David Covington.

Richard Ho'opi'i: "Ululani" — Leo ki'eki'e, or falsetto, gets higher and higher with Rick Ho'opi'i's solo featuring a number of Hawaiian oldies, and a hlmeni favored by members of the Kahakuloa Protestant Church. Produced by The Mountain Apple Company.