Gregg Porter's Reviews of New Releases

Every month Gregg reviews newly released Hawaiian CDs. To read about your favorite artist or to explore the Hawaiian music scene, follow the links below.

December 2007

Amy Hānaiali`i: A Hawaiian Christmas
Various artists: Slack Key Christmas
Coming to the area in 2008

November 2007

Herb Ohta, Jr.: `Ukulele Journey
Maunalua: Ho`okanaka
Barefoot Natives: Slack Key Circus
BRIEFLY

October 2007

Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Songs from Hawai`i Island: Na Mele Moku O Keawe
Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest Winners, Volume 8

September 2007

Nāpua Greig: Pihana
Darin Leong: Five Years And Many Miles
Sean Na`auao & Robi Kahakalau: S&R
~~~ MUSIC TIDBITS ~~~

August 2007

Israel Kamakawiwo`ole: Wonderful World
Raiatea Helm: Hawaiian Blossom

July 2007

Mike Kaawa: Kanikapila Live!
Pilioha: Pilioha
Ahumanu: The Gathering

June 2007

Hōkū Zuttermeister: `Āina Kūpuna
Music Tidbits
Coming in Concert
Health Issues

May 2007

Pali: …Presents A Tribute
Kenneth Makuakāne: Makuakāne

April 2007

Cody Pueo Pata: He Aloha…
Pekelo: Hāna By The Sea
The Mākaha Sons: Live at the Hawai`i Theatre
Hapa: Maui
Superstars of Hawaiian Music in the Best of Nā Mele IV
Music Events

March 2007

Thoughts on the Grammy Award
Hawai`i Music Awards
Keali`i Reichel
Upcoming Shows

February 2007

Lono: Old Style III: Moloka`i Originals
Keola Beamer: Ka Hikina O Ka Hau: The Coming of the Snow
CLEANING OUT THE IN-BOX

January 2007

Grammy Award Nominees
Amy Hānaiali`i: Generation Hawai`i
Ledward Ka`apana: Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar
Henry Kapono: The Wild Hawaiian
Various Artists: Hawaiian Slack Key Kings
Various Artists: Legends of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar – Live from Maui
Hawai`i Radio Connection Grammy Picks

December 2006

Brittni Paiva: Brittni
Music Tidbits

November 2006

Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai`i: Return to Romance
Club Nisei Orchestra
Brothers Cazimero: Caz Christmas
~~~Earthquakes & Musicians~~~

October 2006

Amy Hanaiali`i: Generation Hawai`i
Jake Shimabukuro: Gently Weeps
New Books of Interest

September 2006

Ledward Ka`apana: Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar
John Keawe: Beautiful Hula Dancer
Paul Togioka: Here, There and Everywhere Slack Key Guitar
Danny Carvalho: Slack Key Journey—On My Way
~~~Music Tidbits~~~

August 2006

The 50 Greatest Hawai`i Albums of All Time, Vol. 2
Eddie Kamae & Friends
Henry Kapono: The Wild Hawaiian
Jon Yamasato: Best of 1996-2006
Kohala: Deeper Blue
Mānoa DNA: Follow Me
~~~Music Tidbits~~~

July 2006

Willie K and Eric Gilliom: Barefoot Natives
Nā Kama: Kamakolu
Steven Espaniola: Ho`omaka
“Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with Danny Kaleikini”
Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club: Through the Years
~~~Music Tidbits~~~

June 2006

Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho: Step 2: `Ukuleles in Paradise 2
Various Artists: Hawai`i, Legendary Musicians of Hawai`i
Various Artists: Legends of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar: Past, Present and Future

May 2006

Abe Lagrimas, Jr.: Dimensions
Bruce Shimabukuro: Incognito
Brittni Paiva: Hear
Ata Damasco: Pa`ina Hou!
~~~Music Tidbits~~~

April 2006

Nā Leo: “Feel The Spirit”
Aaron J. Salā: “Ka `Upu Aloha”
Manny K. Fernandez: “My Island Paradise”
Holunape: “He `Olu”

March 2006

Hawaiian Grammy
Music Tidbits
Hawaii Music Awards - People's Choice Winners
Hawaii Music Awards - Lifetime Legacy Awards Winners

February 2006

`Ānelaikalani: Completely
Sean Na`auao: Ka `Eha Ke Aloha
Various Artists: How About Uke? – Wizards of the Ukulele
~~~ MUSIC TIDBITS ~~~
Top Ten Hawaiian CDs released in 2005

January 2006

Kapono Beamer: Slack Key Dreams of the Ponomoe
Raiatea Helm: Sweet & Lovely
Ledward Ka`apana: Kīhō`alu: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Sonny Lim: Slack Key Guitar – The Artistry Of Sonny Lim
Various Artists: Masters Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Volume 1
~~~Hawaiian Concerts Coming~~~

December 2005

Various: Hawaiian Classics
Various: Kanikapila O`ahu Style
Keali`i Reichel: Kamahiwa: Collection One
~~~Music Tidbits~~~

November 2005

Jack de Mello Orchestra: Hawai`i – Land of Enchantment
Linda Dela Cruz: Hawai`i's Canary
John Pi`ilani Watkins: Songs To Remember Hana-Maui
~~~ Music Tidbits ~~~

October 2005

Keoki Kahumoku and Herb Ohta, Jr.: Hana Hou
Nathan Aweau: Hawai`i Classic Series, Vol. 1 -- Vintage
Cecilio and Kapono: Lifetime Party -- 30 Years of Friends, Vol.2
R. Carlos Nakai and Keola Beamer: Our Beloved Land

September 2005

Jake Shimabukuro: Dragon
Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho: `Ukuleles in Paradise
Various: Pure Hawaiian `Elua

August 2005: (DVDs II)

Keola Beamer: Kī Hō`alu (Loosen The Key)
John Keawe: Music with the Island Touch
The History of the Sons of Hawai`i
Holo Mai Pele: The Epic Hula Myth
Various: Hawai`i – Songs of Aloha
Maoli Nō: Truly Native

July 2005: (DVDs I)

Israel Kamakawiwo`ole: The Man Behind the Music; The Man and His Music; Hot Hawaiian Nights
Brothers Cazimero: 25th Annual May Day Concert 2002; A Musical Postcard
Jake Shimabukuro: Million Miles Away; Play Loud Ukulele

June 2005

The Makaha Sons: Heke Wale No -- Only the Very Best of...
Bryan Tolentino: Ka `Ukelele Lele
Natalie Ai Kamauu: `E
Troy Fernandez: Hawaiian Style `Ukelele

May 2005

Hapa: Maui
Darin Leong: When Home Is Far Away

April 2005

Dennis Pavao: The Golden Voice of Hawai`i, Vol. 1
Bill Tapia: Duke of Uke
Various Artists: Chef Sakai – A Taste of the Islands

March 2005

Grammy Thoughts

February 2005

Grammy Nominees
Brothers Cazimero: Some Call It Aloha
Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom & Willie K: Amy & Willie Live
Ho`okena: Cool Elevation
Keali`i Reichel: Ke`alaokamaile
Various: Slack Key Guitar, Vol. 2

January 2005