Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 2008 — Live Aloha, It's Made In Hawaiʻi [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Live Aloha, It's Made In Hawaiʻi

'Aumakua Amy Hanaiali'i with the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai'i Ua Records

Amy Hanaiali'i has mesmerized audiences around the world with her rich voice and enchanting persona, but when coupled with the multi-talented musician Matt Catingub's distinguished arrangements as in the CD 'Aumakua, it's magic. Get the magic in music stores statewide.

'Aina Peter Apo & The Rainbow Nation Band Mamo Records & The Peter Apo Company

Peter said 'aina (without the kahako) means that whieh feeds, or a source of nourishment and sustenance. That describes the compilation of songs in 'Aina with its rich and meaningful lyrics. It features "E Ola Hawai'i" with Kaina Daines and Hi'ilani Shibata, and "Hawaiian Soul" by lon Osorio. Available in stores and at Mele.com.

Kohala Christmas Kohala Produced by Charles Miehael Brotman on Palm Records

"Merry Christmas", "Home for the Holidays" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" are a few of the classics featured in this eolleehon of Christmas-time favorites performed by Hawai'i's acoustic guitar trio, in Kohala Christmas. This CD is all instrumental. Available at Borders and MountainAppleCompany.com.

Honehone i ka poli Kawaikapuokalani Hewett Daniel Ho Creations

Kumu hula, composer, and Hawaiian cultural leader Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's new CD Honehone i ka poli consists of a dozen original compositions; beautiful poems, memories and a prayer in 'ōlelo Hawai'i. Hewett is accompanied by his daughter's lovely vocals in every mele, and on guitar and 'ukulele by Grammy Award winner, Daniel Ho. Available at DanielHo.com or Mele.com