Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 2, 1 February 2001 — RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Nā Keiki o Kamehameha Under the direction of Lynell K. Bright, these young students from Kamehameha sing from the heart, with kōkua from Nā Leo, Brother Noland,The Caz, Imua, Crystal Mateo and Teresa Bright A stand-out that got a lot of airplay over the holidays is the Ni'ihau church song, "Ua Mau." Produced by Kamehameha Schools.

Kawika Kahiapo "One Heart, One Voice f is Kahiapo s second solo recording, although he's recorded with the 3Ds. His warm baritone voice sings praises to Akua, family, love, his heritage, even a group of honu (turtles) at the North Shore. Cousin Keao NeSmith offers Hawaiian language support. Produced by Kahiapo and Pierre Grill for Pono Records.

'Elua Kāne Tau Greig and Oamien Farden are at it again with a fun, kolohe recording that has both loeal and visitor appeal. Bill Ka'iwa's tribute to the Halekūlani Hotel is fresh.Title cut ,"Paddie to the Rising Sun" was released earlier as a single, earning it a Hōkū nominahon. "Pipi Kaula" deliciously praises the joy of eating, a lager or two, and ensuing "moemoe." Produced by Hula Records.