The Territorial Airwaves commemorative compact disc, celebrating a quarter century of continuous broadcasting of vintage Hawaiian music on the Territorial Airwaves radio show. This 22 selection retrospective compact disc of decades of restored vintage Hawaiian music celebrates the Hawaiian radio legacy of the First Family of Hawaiian Radio -- the Sorias. Third generation broadcaster, Harry B. Soria, Jr., has hosted Territorial Airwaves continuously since June 13, 1979. ...
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Linda Dela Cruz - Hawaii's Canary. This 23 selection compact disc of restored vintage Hawaiian music traces the life work of Linda Dela Cruz, "Hawaii's Canary". Her incomparable presentation struck a precarious balance between strength and fragility. As quickly as Linda could unleash a stormy, bluesy power, she could also caress with a gentle and subtle teasing. With an angelic smile on her lips, and a naughty twinkle in her eye, her voice climbed the peaks of any soprano register in one moment, and descended to the deep guttural chants of her ancestors in the next. There will never again be anyone quite like Linda Dela Cruz. ...
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John Kameaaloha Almeida - the Dean of Hawaiian Music. This compact disc is an effective overview of John Kameaaloha Almeida's most memorable performances. This 22 selection historical anthology of restored vintage Hawaiian music accurately portrays the career of the "Dean of Hawaiian Music". The Hawaiian poetry of Uncle Johnny's lyrics have been lovingly transcribed and translated in the accompanying booklet by a team from the Hawaiian Language College of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, spearheaded by Keola Donaghy, in support of the liner notes by Harry B. ...
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Andy Cummings & his Hawaiian Serenaders - The Wandering Troubadour. This 17 selection compact disc shares restored original 78-RPM recordings of Andy Cummings, the Wandering Troubadour. Many of Andy's compositions and arrangements are widely performed and recorded today. For example, Andy's classic composition "Waikiki" is the anthem of Hawaii's supreme destination, and has been recorded by scores of entertainers, from Marlene Sai to Na Leo Pilimehana. And Andy's arrangement of "Kaua'i Beauty" has been emulated by many, from Ho'okena to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. ...
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Sol Ho'opi'i - The King of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. This 20 selection compact disc of restored vintage Hawaiian music is a tribute to the Hawaiian music icon who introduced the Hawaiian steel guitar to the world. His adventurous jazz and blues influenced solos redefined the instrument. His innovative tunings and technical brilliance broadened its dynamic range. Sol Ho'opi'i's exuberance for emerging technologies, initially resonator tri-cones, followed by electrical magnetic pickups, elevated the stature of the Hawaiian steel guitar. ...
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