Nathan Aweau and I have wanted to do an all-instrumental album for some time now, and we are quite pleased with this project. We invited some of our good friends to play along with us...Ernie Cruz, Jr., Imua Garza, Gaylord Holomalia, Orama Brault, Shawn Ishimoto, Pat Simmons (from the Doobie Brothers) and Pat Simmons, Jr. What started out as a Hapa CD turned into a spectacular collaboration between Hapa and these great talents.

"It's a Slack Key World Compilation" honors the Spanish cowboys (vequeros) who were responsible for bringing the first guitars to Hawai‘i in the 1800's

Check it out at www.hapa.com

***SONGLIST***

Gaylord Holomalia, Orama Brault, HAPA
2 Mele Pau‘ole
Pat Simmons, Pat Simmons, Jr., HAPA
3 Ke ‘Ala Hou
- Ernie Cruz, Jr., HAPA
4 Ka Ipo Lei Manu
- HAPA
5 Kaua‘i Beauty
- Imua Garza
6 Stars in the Morning Sky
- HAPA
7 Kamalani O Keokaha
- Shawn Ishimoto
8 Your Smiling Face
- Nathan Aweau
9 Nani Polipoli
- Barry Flanagan
10 Slack Key World #2
- Gaylord Holomalia, HAPA
11 Kalena Kai
- Barry Flanagan
12 Justin's Lullabye (Live at Sand Island)
- HAPA
 

From THEIR COLLECTION

HAPA - MAUI
"If this was a book you'd want it on your coffee table," quipped Aweau. "We decided to make a CD that was a total experience. One that transported you and that you could experience on many levels. This is good music but it's much more, it's art, mythology, history, philosophy and hopefully so much more in what the listener will bring to it."  Clips at top of page.

Their new DVD, "Na Mele: Hapa

Maui," is out, Narated by actor Peter Fonda, for a PBS Hawai'i taping of a "Na Mele" show featuring Hapa, available only at PBS Hawaii. Fonda is a long-time fan of Hapa shot live at the PBS studio this year, the DVD gets a general release next month. We especially like the cover art by Wai'anae boy Solomon Enos. To get a copy now, call PBS Hawaii at 973-1187.  Or attend one of HAPA's concerts.

This CD is available at HAPA Concerts. 

Haleakala Ku Hanohano

Olinda Road

He'eia

Kamehameha Aloha

Anjuli

Ku'u Lei Awapuhi

Kaopuiki Aloha

Lei Pikake -
Twinkletoes

Lei Manoa

HAPA CD In 1994 Hapa's debut album Hapa won six Na Hoku Hanohano Awards: Album of the Year, Contemporary Hawaiian Album of the Year, Group of the Year, Most Promising Artists, Song of the Year for Lei Pikake, and Single of the Year for Ku'ulei, Ku'uipo. This traditional-influenced contemporary Hawaiian record is a reminder of how the spirit of the original muse can be maintained in the age of runaway technology..HAPA Hawaii's musical odd couple, Barry Flanagan, an Irish New Yorker who speaks and writes fluent Hawaiian, and Keli'i Kaneali'i, a Hawaiian from Maui, blend their voices and talents in perfect harmony. Hapa: Barry Flanagan, Keli'I Kaneali'I (various instruments) Additional personnel includes: Stephen Stills (guitar); Ray Vaughn (banjo); Theresa Skinner (violin, viola); Steve Grimes (fiddle); Larry Spalding (harmonica); Jimmie Kaopuiki, Doug White (bass); Kenny Loggins (background vocals) Recorded at Lahanina Sound Studios, Maui, Hawaii. Contributing artists: Don Ho, Kenny Loggins

Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai (fragance of the plants of the sea) -
Olinda Road (instrumental composed by Barry Flanagan) -

HAPA - COLLECTION Release Date: Dec 19, 2000
The stature of success that HAPA has achieved is evident in this CD. "Collection," pulls together their best music to date in one extraordinary recording. Hapa's debut release "Hapa" was followed by four additional CDs, each remarkable, varied, and unique ("HAPA Holidays," "Surf Madness," "In The Name of Love" and "Namahana"). The best of these five albums has been assembled for "Collection"  Keli'i Kaneali'i (vocals, 6- & 12-string guitars); Barry Flanagan (guitar, synthesizer, bass, background vocals).
Additional personnel includes: Don Ho, Martin Pahinui (vocals); Charles Ka'upu (chant); Kenny Loggins (background vocals) Producers: Barry Flanagan, Ken Makuakane.
Recorded at Lahaina Sound, Maui; Kahala, Island Of O'ahu; Audio Resource Studios, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lei Pikake -
Ku'u Lei, Ku'uipo -

"Namahana", Release Date: June 22, '99  HAPA once again shows why they have been called the most imaginative and ambitious music group in Hawaii.  Barry Flanagan has been widely regarded as one of the true innovators in contemporary world music, and on Namahana, he and partner Kelii Kanealii do not disappoint.  Sensuous symphonic overlays, ullian pipe and tin whistle mesh with deft guitar work and soaring vocals -- This is the CD to put on after a hard day's work. It's so soothing…. As the music of Hapa developed, Keli`i and Barry found their that harmonies were extraordinary and their music became legendary. This album shows the maturity that they both possess and combines both originals and classics for the listener. The mix of soft ballads and soft instrumentals -- some originals, some not this is HAPA at their shining best!

E O Mai Ku'u Milimili - Flanagan -
Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u - Santos -

HAPA Holidays CD Release Date: September 17, '97 Producer: Barry Flanagan, Steve Tose Distributor: Mountain Apple HOLIDAYS Barry and Keli'i are an odd pairing and this CD is a mixed bag, as well: Christmas standards such as "The Christmas Song," instrumental versions of Yuletide standards such as "Mele Kalikimaka," a remake of the Chris DeBurgh pop hit "The Lady in Red" and an instrumental version of the Hawaiian himeni (hymn) "Kanaka Waiwai." Both eclectic and excellent.
Recorded in O'ahu, Hawaii. Includes liner notes by Barry Flanagan, Keli'i Kaneali'i

Love -

Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel-

Surf Madness CD Release Date: November 4, '97  A concept album where Barry and Keli'i take on musical alter egos, Axel and Barneldo and perform surf classics such as "Wipe Out," the "Hawai'i 5-0" theme and "Walk Don't Run." There's also a fine version of the song "He'eia." Both weird and wonderful Contributing artists: Don Ho Producer: Barry Flanagan, Steve Tose Distributor: Mountain Apple Hapa: Keli'i Kaneali'i, Barry Flanagan (vocals, guitar).Additional personnel includes: Don Ho (vocals).

Hawai`i Five-O

Walk Don't Run

HAPA - IN THE NAME OF LOVE: Release Date: July 1, '97
Another recording from Hapa as eclectic as the unlikely melding of Barry's Irish roots and Keli'i's Hawaiian heritage. Highlights include a musical tribute to Gabby Pahinui "Pahinui Aloha" and acoustic versions of two classic instrumentals: Carlos Santana's "Europa" and Santo and Johnny's "Sleepwalk

 Pride (In The Name Of Love- Low

Nani Wale O Ka`iulani 1- Low

LISTEN
The first of a projected four volumes to be released over the course of a year, singer and multi-instrumentalist Aweau tackles a set of eleven hapa-haole songs.
• Hapa-haole music.
• At first glance, this looks like a nostalgic compilation of golden oldies. However this newly recorded compilation features the subtle and sweetly territorial voice of Nathan Aweau, who otherwise thrives as a member of Hapa. Aweau, a former Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, has lovingly arranged classic Island favorites with a stroll-down-memory-lane posture and makes it work: "Blue Hawai'i," "Lahainaluna," "Honolulu City Lights," "Hawaiian Lullaby," "Lovely Hula Hands" and "Beyond the Reef" speak of earlier times, with simple arrangements and no-frills eloquence.
This, the first of four CDs that comprise the "Classic" series, and future releases will be recognized for preserving and retaining the flavor of the original songs.
 Our take: This is a departure for Aweau, and a delight for those who favor hapa-haole selections. "Blue Hawai'i," "Lahainaluna," "Honolulu City Lights," "Hawaiian Lullaby," "Lovely Hula Hands" and "Beyond the Reef"  “Tiny Bubbles,”and “Sweet Leilani,” to more recent entries into the standards folder, such as “Hawaiian Lullaby” and “Honolulu City Lights.” (Note: he has recorded this arrangement of “A Maile Lei” previously.)

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