A 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
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Best Hawaii Up Yet! I’m listening to it for a third time even as I write this. Looks like I’ll be adding a few CD’s to the collection ASAP!
This has been my favorite HawaiiUP (other than the one where you played my message! – Thanks btw).
My husband and I listened to it in the car the other day and it was such great music! We both enjoyed it very much. I especially liked the last song that played – your theme music, very cool!
Have an awesome Christmas – Mele Kalikimake!
Rachel
Portland, OR
Ryan,
You out did your self this time. Not only for having broadcast 36 GREAT podcasts but to add the flavor of your island to the mix was very good! Congratulations and I look forward to hearing more in the future…
Thanks
Bill in Moorestown, NJ
This is a great slack key program — I’ve never heard anything like this on the radio. Imagine — musicians from out of town included!
Trouble is, Ryan, you’re setting a high standard here. I can’t help hoping you’ll do more like this one.
I’m keeping this on my hard disk to play again.
Cheerz,
–Larry
Honolulu
Excellent Show Ryan!! I love me some Slack key Guitar!! Keep up the good work.
ET
http://www.almostageek.com
http://www.IPTVshows.org
Love the podcast! I’ve added it to our links pages. Another aloha from NJ!
Andy
http://www.Taropatch.net
Mendham, NJ
Your best ever show…. although I enjoy your news and info on the ‘regular’ shows, this sort of thing is great.
I made a CD for my bride to listen to so as to get her ready for our next visit to our Hawaii home next month.
Mahalo.
Ken
Michigan