Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 16, Number 7, 1 July 1999 — "THREE GENERATIONS: ʻEKOLU HANAUNA NEI" IKAIKA BROWN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

"THREE GENERATIONS: ʻEKOLU HANAUNA NEI" IKAIKA BROWN

KAIKA BROWN of "Kalo Man" fame released "Three Generations," showcasing his family's knaek for making beautiful Hawaiian music. Selections are as varied as the generations represented:

Ikaika, the Baldwin High School soon-to-be senior, whose kī hō'alu, singing and song-writing ability reach beyond his years; his father, Kevin Brown, of the Waiehu Sons, known for their nahenahe Hawaiian harmony; and family patriarch, "Grandpa" Harry H. Brown Sr., who performs an ever-appealing older style kupuna do so well. Another family member, sister Kaena, joins in on vocals in an inspirational medley, " Give lt All to Jesus."

The long-established Waipi'o Valley anthem, "//; 'ilawe ," is effortlessly offered by Kevin, with smooth vocals and adept kī hō'alu that flow like the eool water of Hi'ilawe stream.

" 'Ōpiopio ," by the late Maui kumu hula Ida Pakulani Long, tells of her "courtship" days. Her daughter, Kāhili Cummings, one of the many Long children (whieh also include Leiana Woodside and the late Mae Ulalia

Loebenstein) shared the mele with the Browns. Grandpa's performance of it, along with Katie T'i's "Pua o ka Mākāhala." is | perfect. Intriguing liner notes | offer anecdotes and personal mana'o from Ikaika, [ Kevin and Grandpa, depending on who has the lead. A dedication to the late Henry E. Meyers Sr., and "all of our family members who have passed on" further enhances the

generational theme. Maika'i kāu hana, e Ikaika. Not many 17-year olds release their second CD during summer vacation. E ho'omau! ■