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Pupule
USA
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 Posted - 10/17/2005 : 09:13:51 AM
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Hawai‘i's No. 1 selling female artists of all time, Na Leo Pilimehana, take the stage for the third annual Aloha Live Hawaiian Music Concert Tour. Na Leo Pilimehana, Hawaiian for "voices blending together in warmth," was the first group from the Islands to successfully cross the line between Hawaiian music and the adult contemporary format.
10/19/2005 Anaheim, CA The Grove
10/21/2005 Mesa, AZ Mesa Arts Center
10/26/2005 Chicago, IL The Crystal Ballroom
10/29/2005 New York, NY The Kaye Playhouse
10/30/2005 Sacramento, CA The Radisson
11/15/2005 Las Vegas, NV
11/16/2005 Portland, OR The Old Church
11/17/2005 Seattle, WA The Triple Door
Visit http://www.alohalive.com/2005 for details.
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 10/17/2005 : 10:22:26 AM
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If you don't know this group - you owe it to yourself to hear them.
ach lady could be a soloist in her own right, but they join together incredibly well to produce a perfect blend |
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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/18/2005 : 08:02:04 AM
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| Raymond, you're right about Na Leo harmonies. Unfortunately, according to their latest press - see Nov 2005 Hawaii magazine- they're changing their schtick after 20 years. Moving away from traditional harmonies to accentuating each woman's solo performances. They've also made it a point to go after the "pop" sound, rather than Hawaiian melodies. They've always been pop-flavored, but appear to be heading more in that direction. |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/18/2005 : 11:29:40 AM
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Aside from their "Hawaiian Memories" CD, the ladies of Na Leo (Pilimehana) have been considered contemporary or island-contemporary musicians. Award-winning for their performances, as well as their compositions:
http://www.mele.com/v3/artcat/nlp.htm
And yes, their next release -- due out next month -- will present each member of the group as a soloist. Interesting... |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 10/18/2005 : 1:57:27 PM
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| Actually heard some of that previewed at their last concert in this area. They sang a few songs from their new release - unless the release will be different, the other 2 singers "backed" up each soloist, so it was more of a featured singer than straight out soloist. Of course, the cd may be different. |
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Steven Espaniola
Lokahi
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Posted - 10/28/2005 : 05:35:31 AM
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| Kawika Alfiche and the dancers of Halau ‘O Keikiali’i will be opening the Sacramento performance at the Radisson. |
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Pupule
USA
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Posted - 10/30/2005 : 3:59:31 PM
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Saturday night, I went to see Na Leo Pilimehana in their first ever performance in New York City. Great show with Angela, Lehua and Nalani showing why they've won 21 Hoku Awards since 1982. Also, slack key fans will enjoy Bryan Kessler, contributor to the Hawaiian grammy winning CD, who opened with 3-4 slack key songs. It was an evening of solid music, entertainment, humor and talk story.
Na Leo opened with Ku`u Hoa and from there performed both past hits and songs from their new album to be released on November 15th. The "voices blending together in warmth", accomplished band (Ben Vegas & Bryan Kessler on guitar, Randy Aloya on Bass, Aron on Keys and Rod Esteban on Drums) and hula dancers Chariya and Aureana Tseu definitely warmed the New York crowd on a cool Autumn night.
Mahalo to Worldsound and the Hawai`i Cultural Foundation for bringing this act to town.  |
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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/30/2005 : 8:09:08 PM
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We made it to the Sacramento show and enjoyed it surrounded by Lynn's hula sisters. What a great way to enjoy a Hawaiian event. Kawika Alfiche and members of his halau performed to open, including Steven Espaniola on guitar, so we had taropatchers on the stage as well as in the audience. It was a pleasure to finally meet Steven after hearing about him for so long.
Fran
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Steven Espaniola
Lokahi
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Posted - 10/31/2005 : 05:37:23 AM
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| Aloha Fran, was great to finally meet you as well! What a small world we live in...Had a great time at the concert. Na Leo and Bryan were fantastic. Na Leo also featured Ben Vegas on a song which was an added bonus. The Sacramento community were so hospitable and friendly, 2 key ingredients that define the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo Nui Loa! |
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