Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music — from early icons of island music to today's innovators — exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.
Podcast
Mele inoa no Kalakaua Apr 26th, 2012Thu, 04/26/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostToday we celebrate Hawaiian musicians of two sorts: the 2012 inductees into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame, and the last male monarch of Hawai'i, David Kalakaua, the Merrie Monarch. The group Olomana will be honored as inductees in the Hall of Fame at a celebration at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu on May 1st, along with Sam Li'a, Benny Kalama, Alice Namakelua, and Loea Hulas Mika, Ilalaule, and Kuluwaimaka. We present music by Olomana, Don Ho, and Keola Beamer in honor of the inductees. Born David Laʻamea Kamanakapuʻu Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua in 1836, King Kalakaua reigned as king of Hawai'i from 1874 until his death in 1891. |
Ha'oli la hanau to Katie and remember: malama 'aina this Earth Day and every dayThu, 04/19/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostToday we celebrate Earth Day and my daughter Katie's 13th birthday with songs that honor children, some favorites for Katie, and a call to malama 'aina - care for the Earth, this island we all share. Me ke aloha pumehana, ku'u keiki. |
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Apr 12th, 2012Thu, 04/12/2012 - 10:00am | Beth Post"Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people." David Kalakaua, King of Hawaii, 1874 to 1891. |
Kick Back with the Boys Apr 5th, 2012Thu, 04/05/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostThis week we're just kickin' back with a variety of male vocal singers and bands: Pahinuis, Beamers, Ka'u Crater Boys, B.E.T., Iz, and all the rest. Sit back and enjoy. |
E 'aka! Let's laugh! Mar 29th, 2012Thu, 03/29/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostHawaiian comedians have a way of turning everyday experiences on the islands into grand hilarity or at least something that brings a belly laugh of familiarity. Today we sample some of the greats: the prolific (and profane) Frank De Lima, the genius Rap Reiplinger, and step off island a little to visit with the Laughing Samoans. In between, we have music that is meant to make you smile. E 'aka! |
The Sweet Sounds of Kika Kila - Hawaiian Steel Guitar Mar 22nd, 2012Thu, 03/22/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostCall this one "History of Steel Guitar 1a." We start off with early members of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Hall of Fame: David Napihi Burrows, Annie Kerr, Jules Ah See and the King of Steel Guitar, Sol Hoopii. Then we swing through Gabby and sons (and Sons... of Hawai'i, that is) to more contemporary players like Ken Emerson, Henry K. Allen and George Kuo. All along the way we'll be swayed and thrilled and lofted and seduced by the sweet sound of kika kila - the steel guitar - perhaps the most widely adopted invention of the Hawaiian Islands. |
A Don Ho Redux Mar 15th, 2012Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostA while back, a friend asked me for some Hawaiian music, and I asked what she liked. We figured out that "that guy, you know, who does all the Hawaiian music" was actually Don Ho. In an effort to provide my friend with some beloved favorite tunes while expanding her knowledge of other Hawaiian artists, I recreated the playlist from the original Don Ho album, "Tiny Bubbles," but replaced Don's smooth crooning with a variety of Hawaiian musicians. See if you like who I chose. And keep the bubbles coming! |
A Musical Visit to Moloka'iThu, 03/08/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostToday's show takes us to the small island with the big heart - Moloka'i. We hear the aloha for the island in the voices and music of George Kahumoku, Raiatea Helm, Ka'au Crater Boys, Dennis Kamakahi, Stephen Inglis and others, and learn about two people who served the sufferers of Hansen's disease (commonly known as leprosy): Father Damien Joseph de Veuster and Bernard Punikai'a. |
Mele O Hawai'i: Music of the Hawaiian Monarchs: Na Lani ‘Eha Mar 1st, 2012Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:00am | Beth PostThe ali’i of Hawai’i – the kings and queens of the islands – are renowned for their extraordinary talents as songwriters. Learn about them as we showcase the compositional talents of the last of the Hawaiian Monarchy, the four siblings of the Kalakaua dynasty – King David Kalakaua, Princess Miriam Likelike, Queen Lydia Paki |
A Musical Tour of the Big Island of Hawai'i Feb 23rd, 2012Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:00am | Beth Post |
Comments
Stacey - so glad you enjoyed the show. I hope you'll keep listening. Here's the playlist for the "Flower" show (Mele o pua). Aloha!
Song Artist Abum
Salomila Hui 'Ohana Young Hawaii Plays Old Hawaii
Lei 'Ohu Cyril Pahinui 6 and 12 String Slack Key
Green Rose Hula Pure Heart Pure Heart
Ku'u Pua Lei Mokihana Gabby Pahinui Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band V. 1
Na Pua Lei 'Ilima Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau Unforgettable Hawaiian
Pauoa Ka Liko Ka Lehua Ohana Hawai‛i — Under the Rainbow
Pua `Ahihi Darlene Ahuna Classic Hula
Pua Olena Tia Carrere Hawaiiana
Pua Tubarose Keola & Kapono Beamer Honolulu City Lights
Ku`u Lei Awapuhi Pali With Aloha [Disc 2]
Hanohano Ka Lei Pikake Keali'i Reichel Kamahiwa [Disc 1]
Maile Swing Jeff Peterson Maui on My Mind
Beth,
Thank you for the playlist from the Mele o pua show you did!!!
You're welcome and thanks for asking. I'll make a point of posting future playlists once I find how to do it on the website rather than in the comments.
Aloha!
Auntie Peka
Aloha!
Auntie Peka
I'm really enjoying everything about your show and look forward to hearing more. Your commentary really pulls it all together--I'll be spreading the word. Thanks!
I appreciate your comments. It warms my heart to know you're enjoying what I enjoy.
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