Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 2, 1 February 2003 — RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Poi Pounder Records: "Still Pounding 2" — Producer/performer Sean Na'auao presents a compilation of talent he's previously produced including Toa, Three Plus and Kahiau. His own new composition, "So UT is featured. Produced by Poi Pounder Records.

Butch Helemano: "Reggae Sour' — Marking his 1 8th recording, the king of Hawaiian reggae boldly blazes the trail with "Onee Bitten," "Roots anā Culture," "Ride da Riddom" and "Ain'l it a Shame." Produced by Neos Producdons.

Kawai Cockett: "Still Strumming" — Unele Kawai again leads the way in preserving traditional Hawaiian music with new renditions of " Hanohano nō Kalihr for Kaua'i, "Pa!isa" about an imaginary trip to Euiope and Asia, and "Pa 'ahana" for the runaway girl in the hilis of Wahiawā. Produced by Hula Records.

Danny Couch: "Something to Remember" — "Tamara" and "Ku'uipo" are eoueh originals among 11 cuts on lhis veteran artist'a latest project. The ntood is mellow/romantic Produced by Danny Couch Records. ' '4

Sat., Sun., Feb. 15-16 — Pana'ewa Stampede Bud Light Pro-Am Rodeo The 10th annual Pana'ewa Rodeo is sponsored by the Hawai'i Horse Owners Association. Loeal amateur and professional cowboys and cowgirls young and old compete. Events include bull riding, saddle and bareback broncs and team roping. Country music and dancing, food concessions and crafts. Noon Saturday, 1 1 a.m. Sunday. Pana'ewa Equestrian Center. For information, eall 808-959-8932. Sun., Feb. 1 6 — "Walk on the Wet Side/r Spend the afternoon in a cloud forest in the Waikaihoi preserve with staff from Haleakalā National Park and The Nature Conservancy. The 4-mile hike is moderately I strenuous through muddy terrain at a high elevation. You'll need shoes W with good traction, raingear, sunscreen, water, a snack and hinoeulars. Noon. Hosmer Grove,

Haleakalā Nahonal Park. Free, but $10 park entrance fee may be charged. For information, eall 5724400. Mon., Feb. 1 7 — 19th Annual Great Aloha Run Numerous loeal charities benefit from Hawai'i's largest participatory event, encouraging healthy lifestyle and physical fitness. The 8.15 run/walk starts at Aloha Tower and ends at Aloha Stadium. For an application and fee information, eall 528-7388. Tues., Feb. 1 8 — "Exploring Hawaiian Lava Tubes" The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park presents "After Dark in the Park" featuring subterranean expert Don Coon who has mapped caves and lava tubes all over the world. Lecture includes photos of his many adventures. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitors

Center Auditorium. Free. For information, i eall 808-985-6014. Tues., Feb. 25 — "Easter ^ lsland Pre- ^ History" ^ M The Hawai'i «r Volcanoes National Park « presentsl "After Dark in V

the Park" fea-^^^^"^ turing Dr. Terry Hunt, UH Mānoa Anthropology professor, who has conducted research in Rapa Nui and throughout the Pacific. In this slide program, he reports on research now under way whieh sheds new light on Rapa Nui and its plaee in Polynesia's pre-hi$tory. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitors Center Auditorium. Free. For information, eall 808-985-6014. ■ The yellow lehua mamo blossoms above are a rarer form of the red 'Ōhl'a lehua.

Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts information on special events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community. Fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural activities, sports events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote, Send information and color photos to Ka Wai Ola o OPiA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Honolulu, H1 96813-5249