I began working with Michael and Maryanne Cord in 1991.
Our dream was to take recordings from Territorial Airwaves archives, restore them using newly developed state of the art computer technology, and release them as compact discs, for all Hawaiian music enthusiasts to enjoy and learn from.
We felt that the music must once again be heard, and that the Hawaiian music community would appreciate it.
And we were right!
Since we had documented the history of the Hawaiian steel guitar in 1999, we next turned our attention to documenting the legends of Hawaiian falsetto singing.
Today, we’ll hear memorable selections from our CD release in 2000, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Ku’u Milimili – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
2- Pupu A’o Ni’ihau – Genoa Keawe
3- Pua Lilia – Joe Keawe
4- Kahelelani – Nora Keahi Santos
5- Kealoha – Benny Kalama
6- E Mama E – Linda Dela Cruz
7- Aloha Ku’u Home A’i Kaneohe – Flora Waipa
8- Moanalua – George Pokini
9- My Yellow Ginger Lei – John Keawehawaii
10- Ni’ihau – Kai Davis
11- Pua Mana – Mabel Kekino
Length: 54:42 Released on: 04-08-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
History of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar - 1999
I began working with Michael and Maryanne Cord in 1991.
Our dream was to take recordings from Territorial Airwaves archives, restore them using newly developed state of the art computer technology, and release them as compact discs, for all Hawaiian music enthusiasts to enjoy and learn from.
We felt that the music must once again be heard, and that the Hawaiian music community would appreciate it.
And we were right!
We next decided to document the history of the Hawaiian steel guitar, partnering with steel guitarist Alan Akaka on the liner and technical notes.
Today, we’ll hear memorable selections from our CD release in 1999, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Yellow Dog Blues - David Napihi Burrows
2- Aloha ‘Oe Blues – David Napihi Burrows
3- I’ve Gone Native Now – Annie Kerr Trio
4- Ku’u Lei – Mike Hanapi
5- Kauoha Mai – Lena Machado
6- Beautiful Mahealani Moon – Randy Oness
7- Kohala March – Jules Ah See
8- Waimea Cowboy – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
9- My Rose of Waikiki – Jules Ah See
10- Punaiki Ea – Tau & Rose Moe
11- Steel Guitar G Boogie – Benny Rogers
Length: 55:07 Released on: 04-01-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
Alfred Aholo Apaka - 1998
I began working with Michael and Maryanne Cord in 1991.
Our dream was to take recordings from Territorial Airwaves archives, restore them using newly developed state of the art computer technology, and release them as compact discs, for all Hawaiian music enthusiasts to enjoy and learn from.
We felt that the music must once again be heard, and that the Hawaiian music community would appreciate it.
And we were right!
After winning Hoku Awards for the George Helm CD, and the Lena Machado CD, we decided to focus on the lost recordings of Alfred Aholo Apaka on 78rpm discs recorded in Hawaii.
Today, we’ll hear memorable selections from our 1st CD release in 1998, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Cast Your Cares To The Tradewinds – Alfred Aholo Apaka
2- Na Molokama – Alfred Aholo Apaka
3- Hawaiian Hula Eyes – Alfred Aholo Apaka
4- When The Angels Placed A Lei Around Hawaii - Alfred Aholo Apaka
5- Hawaiian Style - Alfred Aholo Apaka
6- Twilight In Hawaii - Alfred Aholo Apaka
7- Na Moku Eha - Alfred Aholo Apaka
8- Nalani - Alfred Aholo Apaka
9- Haunani - Alfred Aholo Apaka
10- O Makalapua - Alfred Aholo Apaka
11- To You Sweetheart, Aloha - Alfred Aholo Apaka
Length: 55:30 Released on: 03-25-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Alfred Aholo Apaka
Lei Of Stars - 1998
I began working with Michael and Maryanne Cord in 1991.
Our dream was to take recordings from Territorial Airwaves archives, restore them using newly developed state of the art computer technology, and release them as compact discs, for all Hawaiian music enthusiasts to enjoy and learn.
We felt that the music must once again be heard, and that the Hawaiian music community would appreciate it.
And we were right!
After winning Hoku Awards for the George Helm CD in 1997, and the Lena Machado CD in 1998, we decided to refocus on the Bell and 49th State labels on our next CD release.
Today, we’ll hear memorable selections from our 1st CD release in 1998, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- E Naughty Naughty Mai Nei – Mel Peterson
2- Hula Blues – Jules Ah See
3- My Lovely Hawaiian Maid – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
4- Tropic Tradewinds – Royal Hawaiian Serenaders
5- Hula Lolo – Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
6- White Ginger Blossoms – George Tautu Archer
7- Analani E – Randy Oness’ Select Hawaiian Serenaders
8- Twilight In Hawaii – George Tautu Archer
9- Lei Of Stars – Royal Hawaiian Serenaders
10- Hawaiian Vamp – George Tautu Archer
11- My Hawaiian Souvenirs – Genoa Keawe
Length: 53:44 Released on: 03-18-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Hawaii's Legendary Artists
George Jarrett Helm - 1996
I began working with Michael and Maryanne Cord in 1991.
Our dream was to take recordings from Territorial Airwaves archives, restore them using newly developed state of the art computer technology, and release them as compact discs, for all Hawaiian music enthusiasts to enjoy and learn.
We felt that the music must once again be heard, and that the Hawaiian music community would appreciate it.
And we were right!
Michael Cord had a dream: To re-release the music of George Jarrett Helm on the 20th observance of his disappearance at sea. Michael bought the masters & copyrights, set up royalty payments for Mama Helm, and released a double CD of George’s 2 albums.
Today, we’ll hear memorable selections from our 2nd CD release in 1996, courtesy of the Territorial Airwaves archives.
This week's playlist:
1- Kalama’ula – George Jarrett Helm
2- Manowaiopuna - George Jarrett Helm
3- Moloka’i Waltz - George Jarrett Helm
4- Kamalani O Keaukaha - George Jarrett Helm
5- Pua Mamane - George Jarrett Helm
6- Ku’u Lei Aloha - George Jarrett Helm
7- Hawaiian Cowboy - George Jarrett Helm
8- Kalena Kai - George Jarrett Helm
9- Kauoha Mai - George Jarrett Helm
10- Moku Kia Kahi - George Jarrett Helm
11- Auhea ‘Oe - George Jarrett Helm
Length: 52:40 Released on: 03-11-2016 Artist/Compiled by: A True Hawaiian
