Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 707 - Almost True
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🎙️ 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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 706 - Sweet Cheeks
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🌺🎙️ 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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 705 - Fickle Mistress
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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,...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 704 - Moloka'i Sweet Home
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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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 703 - The Bermuda Triangle
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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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 702 - Royal Flush
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 701 - A Return To Love
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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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 700 - Les Waikikings
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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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 699 - 27 Pineapples
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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...
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Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 698 - Hoʻomālamalama
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🌺🎧 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_outline🌺🎙️ 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 Hawaiian Kingdom era. Discover how Hawaiian composers used poetic imagery and hidden meanings (kaona) instead of saying "I love you" directly. Learn why this classic has become a favorite for hula dancers and has been recorded by generations of Hawaiian artists.
💧 E Kuʻu Morning Dew
"My Beloved Morning Dew"
Morning dew symbolizes beauty that is precious yet fleeting. We'll explore how Hawaiian composers use nature—mist, rain, flowers, and dew—to express romance, longing, and cherished memories.
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🌺 Eric Lee – The Islands Are Calling
🌸 Nā Pua Lei Aloha
"The Beloved Lei Flowers"
One of Hawaiʻi's most treasured farewell songs, often heard at graduations, celebrations, and moments of parting. Discover how the fading flowers of a lei became a lasting symbol that aloha continues long after saying "A Hui Hou."
🏝️ Halekulani Okinawa
A beautiful tribute connecting Hawaiʻi and Okinawa through the spirit of aloha. Learn why Hawaiian music and hula have become so deeply loved throughout Japan, and how the famous Halekulani name represents hospitality "befitting heaven."
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🌺 Kaleo Phillips – E Mama
🌼 Pakalana
The beloved Pakalana flower is famous for its incredible fragrance that actually becomes stronger after sunset. Discover why this treasured lei flower has become a symbol of enduring love, cherished memories, and Hawaiian romance.
👨👧 God Bless My Daddy
A heartfelt modern song celebrating fathers, family, faith, and ʻohana. We'll discuss how contemporary Hawaiian songwriting continues to honor parents and family traditions while carrying forward timeless Hawaiian values.
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🌺 Martin Denny – Hypnotique
🎷 St. Louis Blues
Originally written by W.C. Handy in 1914, this American blues classic receives Martin Denny's signature Exotica treatment. Vibraphones, tropical percussion, bird calls, and lush arrangements helped launch America's tiki and island lounge movement of the 1950s.
🌙 We Kiss in a Shadow
Originally from Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, this beautiful Broadway love song is transformed into a dreamy tropical soundscape. We'll explore how Exotica introduced millions of listeners to romanticized Pacific-inspired music.
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🌺 Hoʻokena – Nā Kai ʻEwalu
🤝 Mi Nei
Meaning "Come Here," this gentle invitation celebrates friendship, fellowship, music, and aloha. Experience the rich vocal harmonies that made Hoʻokena one of Hawaiʻi's most respected contemporary Hawaiian groups.
🌈 Kauaʻi Beauty
Our grand finale—a breathtaking musical tribute to Hawaiʻi's Garden Isle. From the majestic Nā Pali Coast and Hanalei Bay to Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, rainbows, and lush green valleys, this song captures why Kauaʻi remains one of the most beloved islands in the world.
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🎙️ On this episode, we'll also discuss:
🌺 The hidden meanings (kaona) woven throughout traditional Hawaiian songs.
🌺 Why flowers, rain, mist, and mountains are central symbols in Hawaiian poetry.
🌺 The worldwide influence of Hawaiian music—from Hawaiʻi to Okinawa and beyond.
🌺 How modern artists continue to preserve Hawaiian language and culture while writing new music for today's generation.
🌺 The surprising history of Martin Denny and the Exotica movement that introduced island-inspired sounds to audiences around the globe.
Whether you're a lifelong fan of Hawaiian music or just beginning your island journey, Show #706 offers an unforgettable blend of beautiful melodies, fascinating history, cultural insights, and the true spirit of aloha.
🎧 Tune in, relax, and let Hawaiʻi come alive through its music and stories.
🌴 Hawaiian Concert Guide – Show #706
"Sharing the Music • The Stories • The Aloha Spirit"
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