Hawaiian Music Page -- mid-April 1998
Prophet Zarquon
Susan's Hawaiian Music Page -- Mid-April 1998
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Copyright Susan Jaworowski 1998
Aloha mai!
Lots of interesting info this time around! First, let me tell you that I
have a sound clip and full info this page from the new BB Shawn CD that I
previewed last time, "No Boundaries." This page is ultra-long this time
around as I list all the major Na Hoku Hanohano award nominees below, but
make sure you make it all the way through to BB's sound clip!
Thos of you who are regulars know that I don't do personal gossip, but I
have heard that new recordings are to be expected from Amy Hanaiali'i and
Willie K, whose first collaboration, Hawaiian Traditions, received five Na
Hoku Hanohano nominations. I also hear that something new is expected
from the Brothers Cazimero. Last, and most certainly not least, rumor has
it that a posthumous CD from Israel Kamakawiwo'ole should be out on Iz's
birthday, later this year. I'll keep you posted!
And speaking of the Na Hoku Hanohano awards, the final ballot nominees
were released April 9. Nominees in the major categories are:
Female vocalist of the Year
Teresa Bright, Quiet Nights
Rocky Brown, In Character
Amy Hanalai'i Gilliom, Hawaiian Traditions
Robi Kahakalau, Keiki O Ka Aina
Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Na Leo Kama'aina o Ku'u Ho'oheno
Male vocalist of the Year
Danny Couch, Almost Paradise
O'Brien Eselu, Ke Kumu
Fiji, Born and Raised
Sean Na'auao, Fish and Poi
Keali'i Reichel, E O Mai
Group of the Year
Brothers Cazimero, 20 Years of Hoku Award Winning Songs
'Elua Kane, 'Ukulele Boy
Hapa, In the Name of Love
Makaha Sons
Na Leo Pilimehana, Colors
Sudden Rush, Ku'e
Valley Boys, Valley Boys
Most Promising Artist
Baba B, Big Boy in Love
Chant, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (single)
Keao Costa, Whee-Ha!
O'Brien Eselu, Ke Kumu
Valley Boys, Valley Boys
Hawaiian Album
E O Mai, Keali'i Reichel
>From Deep Within ..., John Kaimikaua
Hawaiian Tradition, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom
Ho'opomaika'i, Gary Haleamau
Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Na Leo Kama'aina o Ku'u Ho'oheno
Island Contemporary Album
Ke Kumu, O'Brien Eselu
Fish and Poi, Sean Na'auao
Keiki O Ka Aina, Robi Kahakalau
Makaha Sons Live on the Road
Twenty Years of Hoku Award Winning Songs, Brothers Cazimero
Contemporary Album
Almost Paradise
Born and Raised
Colors
E Ho'i Mai, John, Randy, and Steve
Walking in the Light, Ben Vegas
Instrumental
Hawaiian Sunset Music, vol. I, Ray Kane
K a Hanauna Hou, Herb Ohta, Jr.
Kikakila Meets Ki Ho'alu, Bob Brozman and Led Ka'apana
Mauna Kea:White Mountain Journal, Keola Beamer
Hapa, Surf Madness
Single
"Don't Blame the Youth," Sudden Rush
"Juliet", Sunland
"Something to Give/Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," Chant
"Ten Feet Away," Kolea
"'Ukulele Boy," 'Elua Kane
Song of the Year
"E O Mai," Keali'i Reichel
"Fish and Poi," Sean Na'auao
"Hale Ali'i O Waimaka," Amy and Willie K
"Hanaiali'i Nui La Ea," Amy and Willie K
"Rest of Your Life," Lehua Kalima (Na Leo Pilimehana)
Album of the Year
Born and Raised, Fiji
Colors, Na Leo Pilimehana
E O Mai, Keali'i Reichel
Fish and Poi, Sean Na'auao
Hawaiian Tradition, Amy and Willie K
This year's awards will be held at the Sheraton Waikiki on May 17
(technical awards at 4 p.m., followed by a reception, dinner, and major
awards at 7 p.m.) Ticket prices not yet decided. Call HARA at 235-9424
for info.
Last, for those of you in Hawai`i, Oceanic Cable is scheduling "Island
Video Jams" on Sundays and Mondays in April, on channel 16 (sorry, no time
info). Earlier shows included Keali'i Reichel, Na Leo Pumehana, the
Brothers Cazimero, and Brother Noland. Check it out!
Recordings
BB Shawn, No Boundaries (Flying Solo Music, FSMCD002). Wow, that BB
Shawn! He tops himself in his third release, producing an effortlessly
smooth and catchy CD. BB is proficient in guitar, drums, and bass, and to
prove it, catch his version of James Taylor's "I Will Not Lie For You," in
which he provides all the instrumentals, plus all the lead and harmony
vocals. It's a real tour de force, and this song is currently hitting the
top 5 at 5 at KCCN-100. But BB can also attract some of the best talent
in town, and is also backed up here by folks like the Rev. Dennis
Kamakahi, Ernie Cruz, Jr., Bobby Ingano, Jess Gopen, Sakiusa Bulikoko, Jon
Porlas, Byron Yasui, and Bryan Kessler, producing a full, rich sound
unlike some recent CDs with [cringe] synthetic instrumental sounds. The
effort on detail and quality is apparent. There are two very fine
Hawaiian songs, the Reverend's "Kanaka Waiolina," and an original by BB
and Kelila Morita, "E Ku'ulei," which appears as both a vocal and an
instrumental version. BB's got talent to burn, and this CD, although it
ranges from James Taylor's "Angry Blues," to the Beatles' sweet "I Will,"
to the funky "Young Blood," proves that BB is always in command of the
style and the song. Go to my webpage (address at bottom) for three
samples from the CD. And for those of you who were wondering .... yes,
that _is_ BB on the front of the cover! [g]
Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Freddy Von Paraz (Modern Ancient
Productions 1008). Hmm. How to do justice in describing this CD? It
combines the chanting of Kawaika Hewett with samples and sax music from
"Freddy Boy." Imagine a saxophone wailing away like a snake charmer, with
Hewitt chanting in Hawaiian, overlaid with a chorus of atonic angels
droning a tritone above the pitch. Um, you're either gonna heave, or like
it. It's quite, quite different from anything you've heard in the
Hawaiian music scene up 'til now. Although there are 15 tracks on the CD,
basically there are only four songs, each done two or three times, in
different forms. The songs are "Naue Ka Lani" (3 versions), "Pele" (2),
"HuaKa'i Na Wahine" (2), and "Hula Na Wahine." Some of the versions are
labeled "pop," or "saxy" version, if that helps give you a clue to their
odd, other-world tone. Some are quite accessible, like the version of
"Naue Ka Lani" currently being played at KCCN that's actually starting to
grow on me, while others are difficult and ultimately, to me, not
rewarding. I would _definitely_ recommend your listening to a few cuts
before making a purchasing decision on this one.
Moki Boy, Pehea 'Oe E Kalapana (Bluewater Records BCD 1089). Moki Boys
(Moses Kamehaloa) uses his funky, nasal falsetto on some catchy songs
here, most notably the title track and the current favorite on the radio,
"Hawaiian Kick Boxer." The feel is very much that of a backyard lu'au.
"Ka'u'i O Nalani" is a particularly beautiful number, as is "'A'ohe Inoa."
Other songs include "Makanalei," "Holy Ghost" (a nice gospel number), and
"Ave Nai Folinga."
Concerts
April
April 17: Keali'i Reichel, performance and signing at Tower Records Aiea,
7pm. Free!
April 17: Sacred Hearts Academy's Superfair '98, with BB Shawn at 5 -
5:45 p.m., and Pure Heart from 8:30 to 9:30. Free!
April 18: Sacred Hearts Academy's Superfair '98, with the following
performers starting at the following times: Cory Oliveiros at 11:45, Ben
Vegas at 12:15, Omi at 1:15, Brothers and Sisters at 2:30, Island Fire at
3:45, Royal Hawaiian Band with Cathy Foy at 5 p.m., Na Hoku Pa at 6:30.
Free!
April 18: BB Shawn and friends in concert at the International Market
Place food court, 6 - 8- p.m. Free!
April 18 & 19 (California): The International Friendship Festival at
Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach, featuring world music and dance,
including a performance by the Makaha Sons. Free! For more information
call Daniela Matson at (805) 963-2415, (888) 275-0886 or e-mail at
dem...@gte.net, Marcia Reed at (562) 421-8776, orDawn Elder at (805)
963-2415.
April 18: Keali'i Reichel, performance and siging at WalMart Kunia, 11am,
and at Windward Mall, 3 p.m. Both are free!
April 18 (New York City): A Portrait of Hawaii's music with the Makaha
Sons, Genoa Keawe, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe's Hula Halau 'O
Kawaili'ula, Robi Kahakalau, Rocky Brown, Sean Na'auao, and Darlene Ahuna.
8 PM at Carnegie Hall. Prices are $40 - Orchestra & first tier, $35 -
Orchestra & 2nd tier, and $25 - 2nd tier. Call CarnegieCharge at (212)
247-7800, or visit http://www.carnegiehall.org/boxoffice/index.html
April 18 (Las Vegas): Palolo will appear at the UNLV Hawaii Club Luau,
Thomas & Mack Center. Tickets $30. 5:00 Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner. Info:
Sonia (702)451-9762.
April 18 (Moloka'i): Willie K and Amy Hanaiali'i at the Amphitheatre in
Maunaloa Town, 7:30 - 8:30. Free!
April 24 (San Diego): Makaha Sons in concert with Darlene Ahuna at the
Cannibal Bar, in The Catamaran Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. Tickets $20 in
Advance and $25 at the Door. Reserved seating is available for purchased
tickets of parties of 10 or more. Doors open at 6, show starts at 8. For
more information call 619-426-1953, check
http//TulaProductions.alohaworld.com, or email TulaPro...@yahoo.com
April 25: Rev. Dennis Kamakahi, along with BB Shawn, at the International
Market Place food court, 6 - 8 p.m. Free!
May
May 1: C'mon, now, join me as we sing, "Lei Day is May Day in Hawai`i
Nei." That's right, it's the annual (21st, I believe) Brothers Cazimero
Lei Day concert at the Waikiki Shell. Reserved seats are $23.50, grass
seats are $17. Starts at 7:30, doors opened earlier for picnicking.
Enjoy a tradition -- and get your tickeys fast -- this one often sells
out!
May 2: Keali'i Reichel at the Kamehameha Ensemble Fundraiser, 9 p.m.
May 2 -3 (Las Vegas): O'Brien Eselu and Fiji at May Day Las Vegas.
Tickets $20 and includes all access pass to Hula & Lei Making workshops,
art & crafts, food, live entertainment for the two day event & concert on
Saturday night with O'Brien Eselu & Fiji. Info: Curly Koa Productions
(702) 251-5793 or Ke'ala Prodcutions (702)360-6342.
May 3: "HOT LIX Hawaiian Style" at Kapi'olani Park Bandstand, 3:30 - 6
pm, free. Produced by the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association. Steel
guitar & slack key concert featuring Alan Akaka, Casey Olsen, George Kuo,
Bobby Ingano, Rev. Dennis Kamakahi, BB Shawn, Greg Sardinha, the
"Superteens" group and others.
May 8 - 9 (Oregon): The Brothers Cazimero at the Aladdin Theatre in
Portland. For tickets, call 503-233-1994.
May 10 (California): The Brothers Cazimero at the Crest Theatre in
Sacramento. Tickets $25 from 916-344-7270.
May 10: Karen Keawehawai`i's Mothers Day Brunch/Concert, 10:00 am to 1:30
pm at the Ilikai Hotel Pacific Ballroom. Brunch/Concert, tax, & tip $45
$40 $35. Call the hotel for details.
May 23 (Northridge, California): "Hawaiian Valley Nights" featuring
Dennis Pavao - "The Golden Voice of Hawaii" from Maui and Akoni Malacas
from the Big Island. Concert starts at 7:00 PM, Hawaiian arts and crafts
sale begins at 6 PM. Northridge Performing Arts Center, California State
University, Northridge. Advance ticket price $20/ at door $25. Call (805)
985-1833 or email hano...@west.net
June
June 6: The annual Hawai`i Alliance for Art Education fundraiser at the
Hawai;i Theatre, featuring Keali'i Reichel. Info: 947-4708.
June 12: The Opening Ceremonies for the Hawai`i Convention Center will
feature Keali;i Reichel! Details TBA.
June 13 (Maui): The fabulous Bankoh Slack Key (Ki Ho'alu) Festival on
Maui at the Maui Cultural Center for the Arts in Kahului. Starts at noon,
lineup TBA, but it's boiund to be terrific. Free!
June 16 (Pittsburgh): Don Ho in his "Lei of Aloha" tour at the Holiday
Inn South Hills. Info: 808-931-3009, or http://www.donho.com
June 19 (Ohio): Don Ho in his "Lei of Aloha" tour at The Packard Hall in
Warren. Info: 808-931-3009, or http://www.donho.com
June 23 (Ohio) : Don Ho in his "Lei of Aloha" tour at Carrie Cerino's
Ballroom, North Royalton. Info: 808-931-3009, or http://www.donho.com
June 24: Willie K at the Honolulu Zoo in AT&T's Wildest Show In Town! 6
- 7 p.m.
June 25 (Ohio)): Don Ho in his "Lei of Aloha" tour at the Croatian Lodge,
Eastlake. Info: 808-931-3009, or http://www.donho.com
June 26 (Ohio): Don Ho in his "Lei of Aloha" tour at the Renaissance
Theatre, Mansfield. Info: 808-931-3009, or http://www.donho.com
June 27-28 (California): The Aloha Concert Jam is on, at the Long Beach
Rainbow Lagoon. On Saturday, featuring the Makaha Sons, Kapena, Cyril
Pahinui, and others, and on Sunday, Palolo, Robi Kahakalau, Sean Na'auao,
Darlene Ahuna, and others. Tickets: $109-VIP Luau Box Seats per day;
$29-Reserved per day; $19-Festival per day; $6-Festival per day ages
11-16; and 10 and under free Doors open from noon til 10:30 p.m. For
further info, see the website at www.alohaconcert.com, or email to
aloh...@gte.net.
June 28 (San Diego): Don Ho in his "Lei of Aloha" tour at Humphrey's.
Info: 808-931-3009, or http://www.donho.com
August
August 1 (Washington State): Hawaii 50th Club of Tacoma Washington, is
hosting Ho'okena in concert, at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Doors open at
4pm, and Ho'okena starts at 8pm. Tickets: $20 in advance for adults, $15
for 12 and under, $25 for all at the door. Tickets: Contact Pat Cerbana
- (253) 582-9362, 6024 118th St SW, Tacoma Wa. 98499. Send money orders
or cashier's checks only, made out to Hawaii 50th Club. Open seating.
Plate lunch and beverages available at extra cost.
September
September 3 -4 (Reno): Heiva i Reno 1998. For info, contact
heiva_...@yahoo.com
See you in early May -- a hui hou!
--
Susan
sus...@lava.net
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