HiUP #35 – Slack Key Special
Saturday, December 17th, 2005A special treat for the holidays, an all-music edition of HawaiiUP. Enjoy over 45 minutes of beautiful slack key tunes celebrating the spirit of Hawaii. If your Christmas is a little crazy, a little crazy, here’s hoping this ki ho`alu showcase soothes your soul and warms your heart. (And yes, these aren’t all strictly “slack key,” but they’re still all worth a listen.) Be sure to learn more about all the featured artists below, and if you’re still looking for that perfect Christmas gift, a CD makes a great stocking stuffer. Mele Kalikimaka, everyone, and mahalo a nui loa, thanks so much, for making HawaiiUP part of your day.
- “Wai Ulu” from Keaweulani by John Keawe
- “Keli’i Slack Key” from Pali by Pali
- “Ke Anuenue” by Kimo Watanabe
- “New Seasons” from When Home is Far Away by Darin Leong
- “Diamond Head Lullabye” from The `Ukulele Experiment by Kaimoku
- “Last Days of Summer” by Akamai Brain Collective
- “Miles from Home” from Keaweulani by John Keawe
- “Love” from Pali by Pali
- “Pukalani” by Kimo Watanabe
- “Arrival” from “When Home is Far Away” by Darin Leong
- “Waikiki Moon” from The `Ukulele Experiment by Kaimoku
- “Bananas & Rice” by Akamai Brain Collective
To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:
http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051217.mp3