As the old year was ending in ancient times in Hawaii, Kahuna associated with certain he’eiau on the Western side of each inhabited Hawaiian island would watch for the appearance of “Na Huihui o Makali’i”, a star cluster that appears in the evening sky.
Once “Makali’i” was seen, the next new moon would begin the “Makahiki” season, a 4-month period when warfare was prohibited, and people celebrated with games and sports.
When Westerners arrived with their tradition of the New Year’s celebration, it coincided with the Hawaiians practice of Makahiki. Thus, “Hau’oli Makahiki Hou” now says “Happy New Year!”
Today, we’ll spin some lyrical libations, as we share our 39th annual Territorial New Year’s Party.
This week's playlist:
1- Hau’oli Makahiki Hou – Genoa Keawe
2- Right on – Waikiki Girls
3- Drinking Champagne – Myra English
4- Geevum – Don Ho
5- No Hilahila – Myrtle K. Hilo
6- Sweet Someone – Eddie & Betty Cole
7- Tutu E – Joseph Serrao
8- Hawaiian Hospitality – Ted Fio Rito
9- Okolehao Blues – Norman Clarke
10- Gone With The Wind – Kalima Brothers
11- Auld Lang Syne – Leo Nahenahe Singers
Length: 53:04 Released on: 12-29-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
39th Annual Territorial Christmas Party
The words “Mele Kalikimaka” are a phonetic translation of “Merry Christmas” when Westerners first brought the custom of Christmas to Hawaii.
It coincided with the Hawaiian traditional observance of “Makahiki”.
As the Hawaiians gradually embraced the concept of Christmas, they turned the holiday greeting into words that rolled more easily off their tongues…..Mele Kalikimaka!
Today, we’ll roast some musical chestnuts over a hot turntable, as we share our 39th annual Territorial Christmas Party.
This week's playlist:
1- Jingle Bells – The Surfers
2- Deck The Halls – The Surfers
3- We Wish You A Merry Christmas – The Surfers
4- Mele Kalikimaka – The Surfers
5- Winter Wonderland – The Surfers
6- White Christams – The Surfers
7- Here Comes Santa In A Red Canoe – The Surfers
8- Away In A Manger – The Surfers
9- Come Dance And Sing – The Surfers
10- Adeste Fidelis – The Surfers
11- Po La’i E – The Surfers
12- Hawaiian Santa – The Surfers
13- Oh Holy Night – The Surfers
14- Mary’s Boy Child – The Surfers
Length: 55:47 Released on: 12-22-2017 Artist/Compiled by: The Surfers
Jon And Randy - 1975
In 1975, Jonathan Kay Kamakawiwo’ole Osorio was just 23 years old.
But Randy Kamuela Borden was just 22 years old.
The two individual performers came together to perform as one….creating a kaleidoscope of moods and sounds of contemporary Hawaii.
Jack de Mello recorded the pair as J&R Incorporated in 1975.
So we’ll dive into our records archives to hear our favorite Jon & Randy music from 1975.
Today, we’ll share this music.
This week's playlist:
1- Rain Rain Go Away – Jon & Randy
2- Hawaiian Cowboy – Jon & Randy
3- Manuela Boy – Jon & Randy
4- Bottles & Cans – Jon & Randy
5- Song for Lili’uokalani – Jon & Randy
6- He Aloha No O Honolulu – Jon & Randy
7- Kaleponi – Jon & Randy
8- Koae Kea (Crater Bird) – Jon & Randy
9- Haleakala – Jon & Randy
10- Days Of My Youth – Jon & Randy
Length: 55:30 Released on: 12-15-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Jon Osorio and Randy Borden
Folk Songs of Hawaii - 1963
Many look upon the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970s as a time of cultural reconnection for Hawaii’s people.
But the Renaissance could not have occurred unless there was an awakening to begin the process of rediscovery.
Folk Songs of Hawaii was the cross over album, featuring Noelani Kanoho Mahao, Ka’upena Wong, and the Leo Nahenahe Singers, that first captured the interest of Hawaii’s youth, already immersed in the Hootenany folk scene of the early 1960s.
So we’ll dive into our records archives to hear our favorite Folk Songs of Hawaii music from 1963.
Today, we’ll share this music.
This week's playlist:
1- Mai Ho’eu’eu Mai ‘Oe – Leo Nahenahe Singers
2- Holu Nape – Noelani Kanoho Mahoe w/ L.N.S.
3- Sassy – Leo Nahenahe Singers
4- Alika Spoehr Hula – Ka’upena Wong w/ L.N.S.
5- Ku’u Lei Pupu – Ka’upena Wong w/ L.N.S.
6- Lei Kiele – Noelani w/ Leo Nahenahe Singers
7- Kulikuli Pepeiao – Noelani w/ Leo Nahenahe S.
8- Tutu – Ka’upena Wong w/ Leo Nahenahe Singers
9- Kaulana Na Pua – Edward Kanoho w/ L.N.S.
10- Leo Nahenahe – Leo Nahenahe Singers
11- Ka Moa’e – Edward Kanoho w/ Leo Nahenahe
12- Ku’u Lei ‘Awapuhi – Leo Nahenahe Singers
Length: 54:21 Released on: 12-08-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Leo Nahenahe Singers
Peter Moon
Peter Yuan Ho Moon was born in Honolulu on August 25, 1944.
As of this show’s recording, he is resting comfortably at Maunalani Hospital in long-term hospice care.
Peter Moon was a founding member of Sunday Manoa, and was the leader of all 3 versions of the group.
Later, he formed the Peter Moon Band with more success. He was recorded extensively.
So we’ll dive into our records archives to hear our favorite Peter Moon recordings, and honor our aikane.
Today, we’ll share this music.
This week's playlist:
1- Kapalaoa – Peter Moon w/ Sunday Manoa
2- Guava Jam – Peter Moon w/ Sunday Manoa
3- Heha Waipi’o – Peter Moon w/ Sunday Manoa
4- Lepe Ula’ula – Cyril Pahinui w/ Peter Moon Band
5- Pa’ahana – Martin Pahinui w/ Peter Moon Band
6- Ku’u Hoaloha – Martin Pahinui w/ P Moon Band
7- Black Orchid – Peter Moon w/ Peter Moon Band
8- The Luau Hula – Peter Moon Band
9- Hi’ilawe – Martin Pahinui w/ Peter Moon Band
10- Akaka Falls – Peter Moon w/ Sunday Manoa
Length: 53:46 Released on: 12-01-2017 Artist/Compiled by: Peter Yuan Ho Moon
