Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 11, 1 November 2008 — The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Various artists Produced by George Kahumoku Jr., Paul Konwiser, Wayne Wong, Daniel Ho, Dennis Kamakahi and various artists Produced by Daniel Ho Creations

Released in September and recorded live from the extraordinary Maui eoncert series is the new CD The Spirit ofHawaiian Slack Key Guitar. Expect the unexpected. This is not an instrumental disc, but tradition with a twist. If you were born in the Islands, no matter when, you've probably heard, or maybe even sang along with, one of these beautiful Hawaiian classics: "Wahine 'llikea" by Dennis Kamakahi, "Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai" by Edith Kanaka'ole

pertonned by George Kahumoku Jr., 1 Ah ī No Oe by Richard Ho opi ī, or the kolohe rendition Keoki Kahumoku and Herb Ohta play of "Lāhainaluna," composed by Kui Lee. This CD is the fourth eompilahon of songs recorded live at the concert series. Its three predecessors won Gtammy awards for best Hawaiian Album. Preview the CD online at DanielHo.com. Hearing is believing.