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Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:00 pm
by T.Q.
I like modern Hawaiian music going back to Gabby Pahinui, Bruddah Iz, Hapa, John Cruz. Plus a lot of slack key stuff.

Relaxes me.

Anyways, this is a cool Hawaiian song/video you might like.


youtu.be/6Bpt53CM_JY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bpt53CM_JY

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:45 pm
by Styles Bitchley
Thanks man. I’ve enjoyed Hawaiian music a lot over the years. Slack key is regularly playing in the background while I work.

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 4:19 pm
by ZelenskyTheValiant (Ivan)
Love Bruddah Iz, Kahulanui, Makaha Sons, etc.

This was always playing on the radio of my rented Jeep when I was on Oahu in 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGazQwDq43o by Makaha Sons.

Here are some cool ones from Kahulanui that also got a lot of playtime on the radio:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqR6zkTcbYI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I_0JoPupU8

And here's a great oldie I love from Sol Bright (who played the old Kahuna in "Curse of the KKC"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPP3Vs4bAjg

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:55 pm
by T.Q.
Good tips.

My go to relaxation is stuff like Kawika Kahiapo

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My favourite is the soundtrack for "The Descendants" (great but sad movie). Play it a lot. Good mix of stuff.

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KA MAKANI KA ILI ALOHA - Gabby Pahinui
KALENA KAI - Keola Beamer and George Winston
HI ILAWE - Gabby Pahinui
ULILI E - Dennis Kamakahi
PINE TREE SLACK KEY - Pancho Graham
AUWE - Ray Kane
LEAHI - Gabby Pahinui
HAWAIIAN SKIES - Jeff Peterson
HE EIA - Gabby Pahinui and Sons Of Hawaii
IMI AU IA OE - Keola Beamer
KAUA I BEAUTY - Gabby Pahinui
HI ILAWE - Sonny Chillingworth
WAI O KE ANIANI - Gabby Pahinui
PUA HONE - Dennis Kamakahi
HAPUNA SUNSET - Charles Michael Brotman
DEEP IN AN ANCIENT HAWAIIAN FOREST - Makana
MOM - Lena Machado
KA MELE OKU U PU UWAI - Sol Hoopii Novelty Trio

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:58 pm
by T.Q.
This has always been one of my favourites contemporary (modern) Hawaiian CDs.

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Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:40 pm
by Pahonu
T.Q. wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:55 pm
My favourite is the soundtrack for "The Descendants" (great but sad movie). Play it a lot. Good mix of stuff.

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KA MAKANI KA ILI ALOHA - Gabby Pahinui
KALENA KAI - Keola Beamer and George Winston
HI ILAWE - Gabby Pahinui
ULILI E - Dennis Kamakahi
PINE TREE SLACK KEY - Pancho Graham
AUWE - Ray Kane
LEAHI - Gabby Pahinui
HAWAIIAN SKIES - Jeff Peterson
HE EIA - Gabby Pahinui and Sons Of Hawaii
IMI AU IA OE - Keola Beamer
KAUA I BEAUTY - Gabby Pahinui
HI ILAWE - Sonny Chillingworth
WAI O KE ANIANI - Gabby Pahinui
PUA HONE - Dennis Kamakahi
HAPUNA SUNSET - Charles Michael Brotman
DEEP IN AN ANCIENT HAWAIIAN FOREST - Makana
MOM - Lena Machado
KA MELE OKU U PU UWAI - Sol Hoopii Novelty Trio
My wife really likes The Descendants film and the soundtrack too. I hear her playing it a lot. I watched it with her once, and it definitely is a sad movie but I enjoy the music also. I’ve never seen the track listing, thanks.

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:14 pm
by T.Q.
Pahonu wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:40 pm
My wife really likes The Descendants film and the soundtrack too. I hear her playing it a lot. I watched it with her once, and it definitely is a sad movie but I enjoy the music also. I’ve never seen the track listing, thanks.
No probs.

I think the neighbours think I'm weird.

There's a shared pool and I'm often playing Hawaiian music (with Hawaiian lyrics).

I grew up listening to it but to anyone else might think it's strange listening to music you don't understand.

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:26 pm
by Styles Bitchley
T.Q. wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:55 pm Good tips.

My go to relaxation is stuff like Kawika Kahiapo
Thanks for this suggestion. It's great!

The Descendents is a regular play for me too. Perfect vibe.

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:19 pm
by T.Q.
No probs.

This a good one on the previously mentioned Justin Young.


youtu.be/vzRKIJ2k_JI

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:32 pm
by ConchRepublican
This guy is pretty cool . .


youtu.be/deUT1tDmznw

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:36 pm
by T.Q.
John Cruz is great.

I also love Nathan Aweau. He sang for Hapa on one album.

The sweetest voice.

Seen him a bunch of times.


youtu.be/N7PCmz5kCXE

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:41 pm
by ConchRepublican
This gets heavy play as part of Flemingo Key's background vibe . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Hawaiian-Slack-K ... B001O2ANY6

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Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:51 pm
by ZelenskyTheValiant (Ivan)
ConchRepublican wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:41 pm This gets heavy play as part of Flemingo Key's background vibe . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Hawaiian-Slack-K ... B001O2ANY6

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Hey Conch, just curious... do you live in the Florida Keys or NYC? I seem to recall you mentioning both but don't remember the details.

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:03 pm
by ConchRepublican
IvanTheTerrible wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:51 pm
ConchRepublican wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:41 pm This gets heavy play as part of Flemingo Key's background vibe . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Hawaiian-Slack-K ... B001O2ANY6

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Hey Conch, just curious... do you live in the Florida Keys or NYC? I seem to recall you mentioning both but don't remember the details.
Currently NYC but have my eye on one day ending each day with a sunset cocktail on the west coast of Florida!

Love the Keys but don't think we could afford to live there . . . better to live closer and visit.

Re: Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:20 pm
by ZelenskyTheValiant (Ivan)
ConchRepublican wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:03 pm Currently NYC but have my eye on one day ending each day with a sunset cocktail on the west coast of Florida!

Love the Keys but don't think we could afford to live there . . . better to live closer and visit.
Wait, are you saying that your tropical getaway (Flamingo Key) that you've posted pictures of is somewhere in the Big Apple? :shock: