Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 707 - Almost True
Hawaiian Concert Guide
🎙️ Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show #707 From Hawaiian Cowboys to Hollywood: The Many Faces of Hawaiʻi What makes Hawaiian music uniquely powerful? It's not just beautiful melodies—it's the story of a people, their land, their faith, and the way the world has imagined paradise. This week's playlist takes listeners on a musical journey spanning more than a century of Hawaiian history and culture. 🤠 The Real Hawaiʻi Begins with the Paniolo We open with Ei Nei's Hanohano Wale Nō Nā Cowboy (Cowboy Hula), celebrating Hawaiʻi's proud paniolo (cowboy) heritage. Many people don't realize...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 706 - Sweet Cheeks
Hawaiian Concert Guide
🌺🎙️ NOW STREAMING — Hawaiian Concert Guide Show #706 🎙️🌺 Every song has a story, and every melody carries a piece of Hawaiʻi's rich history and aloha spirit. Join Piko and Terry as they explore ten wonderful recordings that span more than a century of Hawaiian music—from classic mele and beautiful love songs to contemporary island favorites, family tributes, and even the fascinating world of Exotica. 🎧 Featured Music & Stories 🌺 Ei Nei – Ei Nei, Look At Us ❤️ Pāpālina Lahilahi "Soft Delicate Cheeks" A timeless Hawaiian love song dating back to the...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 705 - Fickle Mistress
Hawaiian Concert Guide
Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show 705 Theme: "Fickle Mistress" This episode flows naturally through four movements: Identity & Heritage – Traditional Hawaiian values and community. Voyaging & Legacy – Remembering those who carried Hawaiian culture forward. Family & Renewal – Songs of love, hope, and future generations. Exotica Escape – Mid-century tropical lounge before returning home with classic Hawaiian harmony. Opening Welcome everyone to another edition of the Hawaiian Concert Guide. This week we begin in the heart of Hawaiian tradition, celebrating family,...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 704 - Moloka'i Sweet Home
Hawaiian Concert Guide
Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show 704 Molokaʻi Sweet Home Music of Home, Heritage, Harmony... and a Journey into Exotica This episode of the Hawaiian Concert Guide celebrates one of the most enduring themes in Hawaiian music: love of home ('āina). From the quiet beauty of Molokaʻi to timeless Hawaiian standards, from contemporary voices carrying on the tradition to the fascinating world of mid-century Exotica, Show 704 takes listeners on a musical journey that explores how Hawaiʻi has inspired both those who call it home and those who dreamed of its distant shores. Our featured artists...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 703 - The Bermuda Triangle
Hawaiian Concert Guide
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 703 The Bermuda Triangle Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 703, titled “The Bermuda Triangle”, is structured as a three-point journey through contemporary Hawaiian music, traditional mele, and the stylized mid-century exotica genre. The title reflects this triangular movement—authentic Hawaiian expression, modern interpretation, and the globalized “tiki-era” imagination of island sound. Rather than presenting these as competing styles, this episode places them in dialogue, allowing listeners to hear both contrast and continuity across eras and intentions. The...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 702 - Royal Flush
Hawaiian Concert Guide
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 701 - A Return To Love
Hawaiian Concert Guide
Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show 701 Hoʻi Ke Aloha – A Return to Love Aloha mai kākou, and welcome to another beautiful journey through the sounds of Hawaiʻi. In this episode of the Hawaiian Concert Guide, we share a thoughtfully curated set of mele that flows from intimate contemporary recordings to treasured traditional expressions, with a playful stop in our Exotica segment along the way. Featured in this show are performances by Christy Leinaʻala Lassiter, Gregory Juan, Kamalei Kawaa, Les Waikikings, and Hoʻokena. Together, these artists bring forward themes of aloha, hula, cherished...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 700 - Les Waikikings
Hawaiian Concert Guide
Aloha, and welcome to a truly historic moment! Today we celebrate Show 700 of the Hawaiian Concert Guide. Reaching 700 episodes is often referred to as a "Golden Milestone" in broadcasting. It signifies excellence, resilience, and a legacy that has stood the test of time. To honor this occasion, we’ve assembled a playlist that spans the spectrum of the Hawaiian sound—from sacred ancestral chants to the whimsical "Hapa Haole" revival. The Legacy of the Land: Gregory Juan We open our 700th celebration with Gregory Juan, an artist whose work from the album Kauluwehi serves as a bridge...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 699 - 27 Pineapples
Hawaiian Concert Guide
Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show 699 Theme: He Mele Inoa Opening Set – Gregory Juan (Album: Kauluwehi) He Mele Inoa no Kauluwehi (1:49) Artist: Gregory Juan Album: Kauluwehi Language: Hawaiian We open Show 699 with a traditional mele inoa — a name chant honoring Kauluwehi. In Hawaiian culture, a mele inoa is more than a song; it is a formal proclamation of identity, lineage, and character. These chants carry mana (spiritual power) and often highlight the beauty, traits, and ancestral ties of the person being honored. Listen for: Traditional chant phrasing Sparse, respectful...
info_outline
Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 698 - Hoʻomālamalama
Hawaiian Concert Guide
🌺🎧 Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show #698 Illumination, Identity & Island Imagination This week’s episode is built around a powerful theme: light, place, memory, and musical identity. From spiritually grounded Hawaiian mele to contemporary songwriting, slack key reflections, and a splash of mid-century exotica, Show #698 travels wide — and then brings us beautifully home. 🌿 Opening with Light – Kahiau Lam Ho We begin with the luminous voice of Kahiau Lam Ho, whose album Hoʻomālamalama (“to illuminate”) frames the emotional tone of this episode. ✨...
info_outlineHawaiian Concert Guide – Show 699
Theme: He Mele Inoa
Opening Set – Gregory Juan (Album: Kauluwehi)
He Mele Inoa no Kauluwehi (1:49)
Artist: Gregory Juan
Album: Kauluwehi
Language: Hawaiian
We open Show 699 with a traditional mele inoa — a name chant honoring Kauluwehi. In Hawaiian culture, a mele inoa is more than a song; it is a formal proclamation of identity, lineage, and character. These chants carry mana (spiritual power) and often highlight the beauty, traits, and ancestral ties of the person being honored.
Listen for:
- Traditional chant phrasing
- Sparse, respectful instrumentation
- Emphasis on pronunciation and cadence
Honokahua Nani E (4:02)
Artist: Gregory Juan
Album: Kauluwehi
Language: Hawaiian
This song honors Honokahua, an area in West Maui known for its cultural and archaeological significance. The word nani means “beautiful,” and the song reflects deep admiration for the land.
Themes:
- Love of place (mele ʻāina)
- Natural imagery
- Cultural remembrance
Kamalei Kawaʻa – Album: Mānaiakalani
Hālaulani (3:31)
Artist: Kamalei Kawaʻa
Album: Mānaiakalani
Language: Hawaiian
A graceful contemporary Hawaiian composition. The title suggests heavenly or chiefly associations (lani meaning heaven or royalty). Kamalei blends traditional phrasing with modern melodic structure.
- Clean acoustic arrangement
- Strong falsetto phrasing
- Contemporary Hawaiian production style
Kālepa (3:22)
Artist: Kamalei Kawaʻa
Album: Mānaiakalani
Language: Hawaiian
“Kālepa” references a name — possibly a person or a poetic symbol. In many Hawaiian compositions, personal names stand in for cherished relationships or deeper metaphors.
- Storytelling lyric structure
- Light, flowing rhythm
- Clear enunciation of Hawaiian text
Kawika Kahiapo – Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo
Ka Makani Kaʻili Aloha (5:50)
Artist: Kawika Kahiapo
Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo
Language: Hawaiian
Translated as “The Wind That Snatches Away Love,” this song uses classic Hawaiian metaphor, where wind represents emotional change, separation, or longing.
- Rich acoustic guitar
- Emotional vocal phrasing
- Poetic metaphor rooted in natural forces
Kaulana Makapuʻu (4:43)
Artist: Kawika Kahiapo
Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo
Language: Hawaiian
Makapuʻu on Oʻahu’s eastern shoreline is known for its lighthouse and powerful ocean views. This mele celebrates place with vivid imagery — cliffs, winds, and sea spray.
- Pride of place
- Coastal imagery
- Deep knowledge of ʻāina
Les Waikīkings – Album: Hapa Haole with a Twist
Papio (2:13)
Artist: Les Waikīkings
Album: Hapa Haole with a Twist
Genre: Exotica
A playful instrumental shift. “Papio” refers to a young jackfish common in Hawaiian waters. This track blends vintage steel guitar textures and surf-era island rhythm.
The Hukilau (1:57)
Artist: Les Waikīkings
Album: Hapa Haole with a Twist
Genre: Exotica
A classic hapa haole standard celebrating the communal fishing tradition of the hukilau. The hukilau emphasizes cooperation — everyone pulling the net together.
Ho‘okena – Album: Ho‘okena 5
Hawaiian Soul (4:32)
Artist: Ho‘okena
Album: Ho‘okena 5
Language: Hawaiian
Written by Jon Osorio, this powerful anthem honors George Helm, a key figure in the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and the movement to protect Kahoʻolawe.
- Sovereignty
- Cultural revival
- Protection of land
Heha Waipiʻo (3:49)
Artist: Ho‘okena
Album: Ho‘okena 5
Language: Hawaiian
A closing tribute to Waipiʻo Valley on Hawaiʻi Island — a place of dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and deep historical significance. “Heha” conveys awe and admiration.
- Tight multi-part harmony
- Traditional lyrical cadence
- Deep connection to ʻāina
Show 699 Flow Summary
- Traditional name chant and mele ʻāina
- Contemporary Hawaiian songwriting
- Emotional metaphor and wind imagery
- Retro hapa haole exotica interlude
- Cultural anthem and powerful harmonies
A beautiful arc — from honoring a name, to honoring land, to honoring culture itself.