Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 2, 1 Pepeluali 2009 — REVIEW [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

REVIEW

By Francine Murray Bruadcast/Media Cuurdinatur

Tropic Rhapsody Teresa Bright

Lucky we live Hawai'i, the island paradise where palm trees blow, frosty tropical drinks don umbrellas and an exotic loeal girl with the voice of an angel sings, with a talent and a style that make the moon green with jealousy. Teresa Bright's rendition of "I'll Weave a Lei of Stars for You" by Alex Anderson is enchanting as she whispers the sentimental lyrics. When angels are frolicking in

the clouds and racing between the stars they listen to Tropic Rhapsody. When shadows dance, children sway and happy feet twirl across the dining room

floor, they're listening to Tropic Rhapsody. "Silhouette Hula" was composed by Danny Kalauawa Stewart and Steve Graham. "Kaimana Hila" has never been so sexy, 'ike e ka nani. The beauty of Diamond Head dazzles as she sings. There's no war in this Hawaiian

war chant; "Tahauala" has again heeome romantic. Adapted by Iohnny Nohle, the original mele of an encounter between two lovers was written by Prince Leleiohoku in 'ōlelo Hawai'i. A perfect

pairing, Bright also sings "Aloha 'Oe," of the parting of lovers, composed by our beloved Queen Lili'uokalani. "Sweet Leilani" is paradise on a compact disc, and divine is "Blue Hawai'i." Bright's CD is technically exquisite, kudos to the engineer and musicians Kit Ebersbach, Ieff Peterson, Von Baron, Iames Ganeko, Claire Hazzard, Rocky Holmes, Nancy Okimoto and Dean Taba. With all this loveliness you should indulge. This new CD

is fragrant with harmony's sweet scent, an enchanted treat, like Turkish delight for the ears, heart and soul. It leaves you wanting more. Sample for yourself. Available at Borders and Mele.com. For more infonnation visit MountainAppleCompany. com/teresa. E3

With Teresa Bright singing, 'Kaimana Hila' has never been so sexy. - Photo: Courtesy ofMountain Apple Company