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Auntie Maria
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...is scheduled to be mailed out by Friday. Here's the official HARA announcement to the media:
THE HAWAII ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS (HARA)
ANNOUNCES THE FINAL BALLOT FOR THE
35TH ANNUAL NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS,
THE CULMINATING EVENT OF MELE MEI 2012
The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Dinner & Live Broadcast will be held May 27th
at the Hawaii Convention Center’s Kalakaua Ballroom. Tickets are now on sale through HARA.
Ala Moana Hotel is the Official Hotel of the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mona K. Wood-Sword
IKAIKA Communications
Tel./Cell. (808) 218-5546
ikaikacomm @ hawaii.rr.com
Honolulu, HI – The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) has announced the Final Ballot Nominees for the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, per below. There are 27 categories, including Technical and Adjudicated categories, as well as a brand new category, International Album of the Year, with artists from Japan and Korea among the finalists.
35TH ANNUAL NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS FINALISTS
Most Promising Artist of the Year
1. ABRIGO OHANA, Ekahi (Abrigo Ohana)
2. KAINALU, Kainalu (Mellowsoul)
3. STARR KALAHIKI, Salt (Kipuka)
4. KAWENA, Salty Kisses (Kawena Mechler)
5. JOHN IOANE KEANAAINA, JR., Na Mele O Ioane Keanaaina (no label)
6. JOSH TATOFI, This Love (Waiehu)
Female Vocalist of the Year
1. NATALIE AI KAMAUU, A (Keko)
2. RAIATEA HELM, Sea of Love (Raiatea Helm)
3. STARR KALAHIKI, Salt (Kipuka)
4. LEHUA KALIMA, Rising in Love (Kalima)
5. MAILANI MAKAINAI, Aina (Mountain Apple)
EP ("Extended Play" Release) of the Year
1. CHRISTMAS FROM HAWAII, Fran Kalb and Glenda Delenstarr (Rising Star)
2. HOLIDAYS IN HULAVILLE VOLUME 1, Hot Club of Hulaville (Hulaville)
3. INTIRE PROJECT, THE, The Intire Project (Aumakua)
4. NA MELE O IOANE KEANAAINA, John Ioane Keanaaina, Jr. (no label)
5. SALTY KISSES, Kawena (Kawena Mechler)
Religious Album of the Year
1. CHUCKY BOY CHOCK AND FRIENDS, Chucky Boy Chock (New Song Music)
2. LITTLE PRAYER, Dennis and Christy Soares (Elation)
3. NOW IS THE TIME – LIVE WORSHIP FROM HOPE CHAPEL WEST OAHU, Hope Chapel West Oahu (Hope Music)
4. SENT, THE, Kamalei Mark Teves (no label)
Group of the Year
1. EKOLU, Simply for Love (Waiehu)
2. HIIKUA, Aia I Hiialo (Kanemakua)
3. DENNIS KAMAKAHI & STEPHEN INGLIS, Waimaka Helelei (Aumakua)
4. NUFF SEDD, Life…In a Song (Goofyfoot)
5. WAIPUNA, E Hoi Mai (Poki)
Hip Hop Album of the Year
1. DROWN ‘EM IN BEATS – SAVE ‘EM WITH RHYMES, Nocturnal Sound Crew & Slapp Symphony (Slapp Symphony)
2. ILLNOMADIC, Navid Najafi (Aumakua)
3. NOW! SERVING FAMILY DINNER – A SPORKFUL OF FUNK!!!, Family Dinner Band (Pass Out)
4. REFLECTIONS, Tripple Los (Gotthos)
Compilation Album of the Year
1. HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS, A, Various Artists (HCUCC) Kenneth Makuakane, Jon Brekke, Charles Buck, Lisa Doud, Jeff Orig, and Tasha Tavares-Makuakane – producers
2. HOALA IAPANA, Various Artists (no label) Dave Tucciarone - Producer
3. ISLAND STYLE UKULELE, Various Artists (Neos) Bob St. John and Pati St. John - Producers
4. REBUILDING - YOU GOTTA START SOMEWHERE, Various Artists (Voyager) Kenneth Makuakane – Producer
5. SOUL SEARCHING – WORLDWIDE COMPOSERS VOL.2, Dennis Soares (Elation) Dennis Soares – Producer
Single of the Year
1. AINAHAU, Waipuna (Poki)
2. AMAZING GRACE, Jake Shimabukuro (Hitchhike)
3. HIDEAWAY, Kapena (featuring Kalena Ku) (KDE)
4. I FOUND MY LOVE IN WAIKIKI, Brad Kawakami (Lele)
5. WALK AWAY, Bruddah Waltah (Rubbah Slippah)
Male Vocalist of the Year
1. ROBERT CAZIMERO, Hula (Mountain Apple)
2. SHAWN ISHIMOTO, John Valentine Presents Shawn My Kine of Music V.3 (Studio Valentine)
3. WILLIE K, Warehouse Blues (Maui Tribe)
4. KUANA TORRES KAHELE, Kaunaloa (Kuana Torres Kahele)
5. HENRY KAPONO, Henry (Kapono)
Anthology Album of the Year
1. ISLAND IN YOUR EYES, Various Artists (Mountain Apple) Jon de Mello - Producer
2. JOURNEY OF LIGHT…THE EARLY YEARS, Leiohu Ryder (Ululoa) Leiohu Ryder and Jake Rohrer – Producers
3. KEKUMUWAI, Pandanus Club (Makuakane) Kenneth Makuakane, Chris Keliiaa, and Tash Tavares-Makuakane - Producers
4. LIVE A LITTLE…HAWAIIAN STYLE Vol. 2, Various Artists (Mountain Apple) Jon de Mello – Producer
5. TROPICS, Henry Kapono (Kapono) Henry Kapono and Lezlee Kaaihue – Producers
Instrumental Album of the Year
1. HAWAIIAN AT HEART – UNIQUE UKULELE ARTISTRY, Harold Uchino (He-U)
2. MYSTICAL SOUL, Dennis Soares (Elation)
3. OPEN TUNING IMPROVISATIONS, Dennis Soares (Elation)
4. PEACE LOVE UKULELE, Jake Shimabukuro (Hitchhike)
5. REJECTS FROM THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY IMAGINARY MOVIE, David Kauahikaua (Tiki)
6. UKULELE ISLAND, Kenneth Makuakane (Makuakane)
Slack Key Album of the Year
1. IN MY HEART – HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR & UKULELE INSTRUMENTALS, Doug and Sandy McMaster (Aloha Plenty)
2. KAMAALUA, Patrick Landeza (Addison Street)
3. NA LANI O MAUI – MAUI SKIES, TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR, James Kimo West (Westernmost)
4. WAIMAKA HELELEI, Dennis Kamakahi and Stephen Inglis (Aumakua)
5. WAO AKUA (THE FOREST OF THE GODS) HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS, George Kahumoku, Jr. (Daniel Ho)
Island Music Album of the Year
1. E HOI MAI, Waipuna (Poki)
2. EKAHI, Abrigo Ohana (Abrigo Ohana)
3. MYSTICAL MOLOKAI, Eddie Akio Waimakanui Tanaka, Jr. (Mystical Molokai)
4. NO KUUIPO, Ahumanu (Ululoa)
5. SEA OF LOVE, Raiatea Helm (Raiatea Helm)
Jazz Album of the Year
1. SALT, Starr Kalihiki (Kipuka)
2. SENTIMENTAL SWING – VIOLIN, Duane Padilla (no label)
3. TONE COLORS, Les Peetz, Dean Taba, and Noel Okimoto (OK No Name)
4. UKULELE JAZZ LIVE IN CONCERT HILO, HAWAII, Benny Chong (no label)
5. WE GO TO HILO, Glen Goto and Friends (Sweet Brown Pitbull)
Contemporary Album of the Year
1. CONTAGIOUS, Kanohowailuku Helm (Anahaki)
2. HENRY, Henry Kapono (Kapono)
3. KAINALU, Kainalu (Mellowsound)
4. MY JOURNEY, LT Smooth (Rhythm and Roots)
5. RISING IN LOVE, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)
Reggae Album of the Year
1. FEELING GOOD, Micah G (HI Finest)
2. GOT THIS MUSIC, Natural Vibrations (GO Aloha)
3. LOVE TOWN, Kolohe Kai (GO Aloha)
4. SIMPLY FOR LOVE, Ekolu (Waiehu)
5. WAYS & MEANS, The Green (Easy Star)
Hawaiian Album of the Year
1. A, Natalie Ai Kamauu (Keko)
2. AIA I HIIALO, Hiikua (Kanemakua)
3. AINA, Mailani Makainai (Mountain Apple)
4. HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
5. KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Rock Album of the Year
1. DEEP WATER, Allan Thomas (Black Bamboo)
2. INVENT, Sing the Body (Aumakua)
3. LEGS OF OUR OWN, The Throwdowns (The Throwdowns)
4. PIMPBOT, Pimpbot (Pass Out)
5. WAREHOUSE BLUES, Willie K (Maui Tribe)
Album of the Year
1. A, Natalie Ai Kamauu (Keko) Dave Tucciarone, Iolani Kamauu and Natalie Ai Kamauu - Producers
2. AINA, Mailani Makainai (Mountain Apple) Dr. Trey and Jon de Mello - Producers
3. E HOI MAI, Waipuna (Poki) Kale Chang and Waipuna - Producers
4. HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple) Jon de Mello and Robert Cazimero - Producers
5. KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele) Kuana Torres Kahele and Dave Tucciarone – Producers
Song of the Year
1. E IKE I KA NANI AO POLIAHU by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett from E HOI MAI, Waipuna (Poki)
2. KUU PUA PAKALANA by Natalie Ai Kamauu from A, Natalie Ai Kamauu (Keko)
3. NA VACQUEROS by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
4. NAU HOOKAHI by Robert Cazimero from HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
5. RISING IN LOVE by Lehua Kalima from RISING IN LOVE, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)
Favorite Entertainer of the Year
1. ROBERT CAZIMERO
2. RAIATEA HELM
3. HI`IKUA
4. WIILIE K
5. KUANA TORRES KAHELE
6. LEHUA KALIMA
7. NATALIE AI KAMAUU
8. MAILANI MAKAINAI
9. JAKE SHIMABUKURO
10. WAIPUNA
2012 TECHNICAL FINALISTS
Graphics Award
1. JON de MELLO AND ROBERT CAZIMERO, for HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
2. JON de MELLO AND KEITH USHER, for AINA, Mailani Makainai (Mountain Apple
3. NEAL IZUMI, KAUILA BARBER, AND ESTHER SADA, for SALT, Starr Kalahiki (Kipuka)
4. GRANT MIYASAKI, for SEA OF LOVE, Raiatea Helm (Raiatea Helm)
5. KUHAO ZANE AND KAMELE ESKARAN, for KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Liner Notes Award
1. ROBERT CAZIMERO, for HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
2. KAMA HOPKINS, for AIA I HIIALO, Hiikua (Kanemakua)
3. KUANA TORRES KAHELE, for KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
4. STEPHEN INGLIS, for WAIMAKA HELELEI, Dennis Kamakahi and Stephen Inglis (Aumakua)
5. NEIL J. HANNAHS, for E HOI MAI, Waipuna (Poki)
2012 ADJUDICATED FINALISTS
Note: Each of these categories is voted on by a separate panel of judges.
Haku Mele
1. KUONOONO, by Puakea Nogelmeier from E HOI MAI, Waipuna (Poki)
2. KUU HOA HIIKUA, by Kalehua Krug from AIA I HI`IALO, Hiikua (Kanemakua)
3. WAIKAHULI, by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
4. WAIMAKA HELELEI, by Rev. Dennis Kamakahi from WAIMAKA HELELEI (Aumakua)
5. WAIMANU I KA LAUOHA, by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Hawaiian Language Performance
1. ROBERT CAZIMERO, Hula (Mountain Apple)
2. HI`IKUA, Aia I Hiialo (Kanemakua)
3. KUANA TORRES KAHELE, Kaunaloa (Kuana Torres Kahele)
4. NATALIE AI KAMAUU, A (Keko)
5. WAIPUNA, E Hoi Mai (Poki)
Engineering Award
1. WENDELL CHING for Lover’s Race (Afflatus)
2. WENDELL CHING, BRAD WATANABE, AND JP KENNEDY for Self Titled, Hot Rain (Afflatus)
3. JEFF GAETH for Shoestrings, Jeff Gaeth (Puna)
4. MATTHEW HONDA, TATSUYA SATO, AND JAY FRANCO for Drown ‘Em in Beats – Save ‘em with Rhymes, Nocturnal Sound Krew & Slapp Symphony (Slapp Symphony)
5. SHAWN PIMENTAL AND MICHAEL GRANDE for Rising in Love, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)
International Album of the Year – NEW CATEGORY
1. HAWAIIAN MUSIC FOR HULA, Kapalili (Studio 273)
2. KA PILINA, Park Sang Eon (Gois, Inc.)
3. KAYO HULA, VOL. 2, ASIAN MELE HULA, Various Artists (Maunaloa)
4. MY SWEET LEI, Na Lei (Amane)
5. OHANA, Kaulana (Kaulana)
The 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2012, in the Kalakaua Ballroom at the Hawaii Convention Center. It is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and other partners, and will be telecast live on KFVE. Tickets are $150 General Admission, $135 Kamaaina, and $125 for HARA members. For tickets, please contact (808) 593-9424, or purchase online at http://www.nahokumusicfestival.com/eventinfo.htm. For more information, please visit www.nahokumusicfestival.com
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 04/11/2012 : 07:01:54 AM
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Congratulations to all on this list!!
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My "Aloha Kaua`i" radio show streams FREE online every Thu & Fri 7-9am (HST)
www.kkcr.org - Kaua`i Community Radio
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chistoso
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Posted - 04/11/2012 : 12:20:23 PM
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| It’s nice to see a slack key artist, JOHN IOANE KEANAAINA, JR., on the ballot as Most Promising Artist of the Year |
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markwitz
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Posted - 04/11/2012 : 4:02:57 PM
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Originally posted by chistoso
It’s nice to see a slack key artist, JOHN IOANE KEANAAINA, JR., on the ballot as Most Promising Artist of the Year
You are so right! If you are not familiar with John, he has a series of great youtube videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZFwaDN9Iog |
"The music of the Hawaiians, the most fascinating in the world, is still in my ears and
haunts me sleeping and waking."
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chistoso
Aloha
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Posted - 04/11/2012 : 6:24:15 PM
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| He has a beautiful CD, as well: Na Mele O Ioane Keanaaina |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 04/16/2012 : 09:52:19 AM
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Ballots were mailed on schedule, and went out Friday April 13. Voters in Hawai`i should have them already. Outside the islands, watch your mailboxes! 
If you are a voting member of HARA and have not received your ballot by Friday April 20, call the HARA office (808-593-9424) or email to info @ nahokuhanohano.org
Ballots must be RECEIVED by the HARA office not later than Friday April 27 -- so get yours in the mail ASAP to ensure that your votes are counted.
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My "Aloha Kaua`i" radio show streams FREE online every Thu & Fri 7-9am (HST)
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 04/18/2012 : 12:18:53 AM
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| I am so excited for both John Keanaaina and for the Abrigo `Ohana, all (both?) of whom were nominated as most promising artist. Woo-hoo!!!!!!!! That goes to show that you don't have to have jillions of dollars behind you. You merely need to make great music, as they did. Woo-hoo! |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 04/18/2012 : 12:19:57 AM
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| But what is an "extended play" release? |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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Ahonui
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Posted - 04/18/2012 : 06:32:40 AM
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Originally posted by Admin
My ballot arrived in NJ.
Got mine yesterday in Seattle. |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 04/19/2012 : 11:38:24 AM
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| Thanks for edumacating me, Andy! |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 05/27/2012 : 9:50:48 PM
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WINNAHS!
35TH ANNUAL NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS WINNERS
Most Promising Artist of the Year
STARR KALAHIKI, Salt (Kipuka)
Female Vocalist of the Year
NATALIE AI KAMAUU, A (Keko)
EP ("Extended Play" Release) of the Year
NA MELE O IOANE KEANAAINA, John Ioane Keanaaina, Jr. (no label)
Religious Album of the Year
CHUCKY BOY CHOCK AND FRIENDS, Chucky Boy Chock (New Song Music)
Group of the Year
WAIPUNA, E Hoi Mai (Poki)
Hip Hop Album of the Year
ILLNOMADIC, Navid Najafi (Aumakua)
Compilation Album of the Year
HOALA IAPANA, Various Artists (no label) Dave Tucciarone - Producer
Single of the Year
AINAHAU, Waipuna (Poki)
Male Vocalist of the Year
KUANA TORRES KAHELE, Kaunaloa (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Anthology Album of the Year
KEKUMUWAI, Pandanus Club (Makuakane) Kenneth Makuakane, Chris Keliiaa, and Tash Tavares-Makuakane - Producers
Instrumental Album of the Year
PEACE LOVE UKULELE, Jake Shimabukuro (Hitchhike)
Slack Key Album of the Year
WAIMAKA HELELEI, Dennis Kamakahi and Stephen Inglis (Aumakua)
Island Music Album of the Year
E HOI MAI, Waipuna (Poki)
Jazz Album of the Year - TIE
SALT, Starr Kalihiki (Kipuka)
UKULELE JAZZ LIVE IN CONCERT HILO, HAWAII, Benny Chong (no label)
Contemporary Album of the Year
RISING IN LOVE, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)
Reggae Album of the Year
SIMPLY FOR LOVE, Ekolu (Waiehu)
Hawaiian Album of the Year
KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Rock Album of the Year
WAREHOUSE BLUES, Willie K (Maui Tribe)
Album of the Year
KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele) Kuana Torres Kahele and Dave Tucciarone – Producers
Song of the Year
NA VACQUEROS by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Favorite Entertainer of the Year
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
2012 TECHNICAL FINALISTS
Graphics Award
KUHAO ZANE AND KAMELE ESKARAN, for KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
Liner Notes Award
KUANA TORRES KAHELE, for KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
2012 ADJUDICATED FINALISTS
Note: Each of these categories is voted on by a separate panel of judges.
Haku Mele
KUU HOA HIIKUA, by Kalehua Krug from AIA I HI`IALO, Hiikua (Kanemakua)
Hawaiian Language Performance
ROBERT CAZIMERO, Hula (Mountain Apple)
Engineering Award
WENDELL CHING, BRAD WATANABE, AND JP KENNEDY for Self Titled, Hot Rain (Afflatus)
International Album of the Year – NEW CATEGORY
OHANA, Kaulana (Kaulana)
Additional Awards:
Ki Ho’alu Foundation Legacy Award
Makana
Moe Keale “Aloha Is” Award
Haunani Apoliona
Steel Guitar Legacy Award
The Tau Moe Family
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 05/28/2012 : 06:01:51 AM
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I think the prize that most pleased me was Song Of The Year going to "Na Vacqueros" - it's such a lovely work, sung in Hawaiian and Spanish, and it tells the story of the women who accompanied the paniolo in Hawai`i.
Great video of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBAZqIRoWL0 |
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chistoso
Aloha
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Posted - 05/28/2012 : 6:34:45 PM
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I'm glad to see that Taropatch member John Ioane Keanaaina won an award for his CD NA MELE O IOANE KEANAAINA. Lots of beautiful music on it.
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 05/29/2012 : 08:14:14 AM
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Originally posted by chistoso
I'm glad to see that Taropatch member John Ioane Keanaaina won an award for his CD NA MELE O IOANE KEANAAINA. Lots of beautiful music on it.
I look forward to hearing it, after reading such high praise on TP - you folks know some great music that we don't always get on the Mainland. |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/02/2012 : 2:24:26 PM
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I bet anyone who wants a John Keanaaina CD can get one. I am sure you can contact him either through this forum or throuh Face Book. It is a most excellent body of work -- his own original mele with his beautiful ki ho`alu. He is a very fine haku mele.
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Me ke aloha
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2012 Na Hoku Hanohano final ballot
