Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 1, 1 January 2001 — RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Various Artists Compilation CDs are a trend where different artists eomhine their talents. "Island Warriord" brings together Fiji, 0-Shen, B.E.T. , Baba B., Natural Vibrations, Mana 'Ohana, Sean Na'auao, Jamin the Chief Ragga, Ho'onu'a,Typical Hawaiians, Brimstone and Roots Oddesy. Excellent graphics too. Produced by Hobo House on the Hlll.

Col6n With cutting-edge packaging and sound, "The Groove Maehine" by Colon presents the awesome talents of Jake Shimabukuro and Lopaka Colōn (of the former "Pure Heart"), Andrew MeLellan, and Guy Cruz of Cruz 'ohana fame. "Stars and Stripes" shows the mastery of Jake's 'ukelele. "No Woman, No Cry" and "Step by Step" really groove. Produced by Four Strings Productions.

jon & justin A real stand-out on " Y2J' is "Ua, Ua Hō'e'eie" a Dennis Kamakahi original. What defines it as a winner is that its Hawaiian is simple, repetitive and easily understood, and its melody a "quick hummer." All around excellent project by two young recording veterens, Jon Yamasato and Justin Young, in their debut as a duo. Produced by lsland Groove Productions.