Liann Iaea Collazo, Larry Kaliloa and instrumental duo Leon Siu & David Kahiapo are the others who contribute to a beautiful and diverse collection that includes both Christian and secular music, Hawaiian and pop, originals and remakes. The roster includes Leon & Malia (who have been around since the '70s) and ki ho'alu guitarist Ray Sowders, who released his debut album last year. This unpretentious anthology is a delightful discovery that shares the recent work of artists old and new. Annotation and lyric translations by Puakea Nogelmeier make it worthwhile. This sampler will be of interest to people just beginning to discover Hawaiian music.
It's good to see that two of Hawaii's three hot young neo-traditionalist groups - Maunalua and Pai'ea - are here. Most of the artists need no introduction, but one or two are unknowns. Many songs have Hawaiian lyrics, but there is no immediate common denominator of style, chronology or relative significance. The diversity of modern Hawaiian music from chant to Jawaiian is heard in these 18 songs apparently culled at random from various labels. Here's a list of recent compilations, starting with the best: The latest trend is to include a couple of rarities by a popular local or national artist as bait for fans who might pass on common material, but pay $15 or $20 to get one out-of-print song! Whatever the "bait" may be, the strategy is to sell an artist's popular song two or three times while avoiding the expense of new recordings. Those bottom-of-the-barrel albums are an embarrassment. Other labels are into recycling their old stuff as cheaply as possible and include no information at all. An album with background information is a valuable reference. Some local labels add value to their compilations by including information about the artists and song histories.
Jacobs revived the tradition with "Homegrown '97" and it has been continued in the "Pride of the Islands" and "Brownbags to Stardom" series by other radio stations.
Local radio legend Ron Jacobs introduced the concept in a big way with three "Homegrown" albums showcasing winners of his KKUA contests in the mid-'70s. Island music LISTEN UPReviews by John BergerĬOMPILATION ALBUMS containing songs by several acts have become popular in Hawaii to introduce several new artists at once. Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features " + "") // ->
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